VF-30. Those are not adjustment marks, IMHO. Nice coin.
Love the no stars design. Here's my half dime and dime. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
I think the question is too simple because it doesn't make the distinction between gold coins that are common and have little numismatic value...
The latest half dime. An upgrade. Note what appears to be die rust on the obverse between dentils and bust at K7. I have one other of this die...
I agree. We live in an environment where it's probably a safe bet to say any/all earlier coins have been cleaned whether there's hard evidence of...
JR-2, R-4. An early die state before the crack and ultimate cud at TA.
40 and I don't see an argument supporting cleaning. I suppose it might get dinged a grade to 35 for the dings on the obverse.
Well, it's a Capped Bust Half Dime, minted from 1829 through 1837. Can't tell anything else about. Probably wouldn't straight-grade.
IIRC, rubber bands contain sulfur and sulfur will tone coins. Even when not in direct contact, like when the coin are in a 2x2 and the rubber...
Well, I attended the latest FUN Show in Orlando. Picked up three coins for the type set; one new and two upgrades. First up is a 1796 Draped...
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Acetone and xylene won't hurt your standard silver coins (don't use on copper). Each is used chemically to dissolve different types of deposits....
55 to 58 depending on luster. Is that die rust at Liberty's throat in the field? Nice. Did you find a hoard of capped bust dimes?
I'm going 55. Much of what looks like wear to the 50-53 range on the obverse is due to a weak and slightly off-center strike. The little...
Congrats on your '95. It's fun to wait for the right one and then be rewarded for your patience. Very nice coin. Here's mine, acquired back in...
I'd grade it around F-12 but I agree with others that the coin has had the benefits of some doctoring. The color looks artificial. There also...
The latest Capped Bust Half Dime. This is the 1829 LM-4, Rarity 3 in PCGS MS-63. My photo first, PCGS TrueView next. Regardless of photos, a...
Looking forward to show and your talk. My double eagle type set is complete but I'll be happy to learn about my mistakes!
The latest addition to the Capped Bust Half Dime set - 1835 LM-1, rarity 2 in PCGS AU50 CAC. This one was acquired because it's an early stage of...
Confirmed as 19-87C and the late die state of it. I've been looking for a nice Machin's Mills for some time but just haven't found the right one...
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