If it's weak strike then why is the color starkly different where the luster is impaired? That's wear, not weak strike. And that AU-55 is a...
there is actual wear on the coin. From the forehead to the neck and on the leaves around the back. AU is when the luster is impaired, but when you...
PCGS will say XF-45 as well
They make a bronze medal version of all of the First spouse coins. That is a very affordable way to collect these. I bought a brass version of all...
great minds think alike Collector1966!
I thought it was Fort Worth...
congrats to the winners!!! Thanks for a fun contest, Craig! I learned something!!!
My daughter asked me the other day if a few ancient coins would be terribly expensive. I don't collect foreign or ancient coins, but I told her...
That's a type I
this coin is definitely polished whizzed or some other luster enhancing method. The edges of the coin are rounded. This coin's rims are not...
they all look like large dates to me
If you go to sell it, I would like an opportunity to buy it. Just PM me if you decide to do so.
Wow! I could NOT have said this any better! Only to add that the ASE, AGE, and APE programs produce coins at a minimum grade of MS-67. I reckon...
It's been good having you here Russ. And once again, thank YOU for your service. :)
PM sent! Thanks for the contest!
congrats! It sounds like you've are happy with your purchases! I have always wanted a MPL and a Proof IHC. I'd also like to find a satin proof...
You know, that dime looks like it has some color that isn't showing in the pics. I REALLY REALLY like it! Looks like it came out of a Mint Set....
I would say that it most resembles a coin that has been struck through grease. Sometimes design elements can turn out markedly softer or...
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now see, that bugs me. The biggest problem with cloudy proof coins was the Mint and not the storage after they were sold. There should be some...
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