I usually have the opposite problem - my pics are too dark and I have to lighten them. I was surprised how much difference the background makes....
The pics came out a little lighter than the coin and the coin is not as spotted as the pics make it appear. I think it is a pleasing R/B coin....
Here is the best answer I have seen (posted by The_Cave_Troll here -http://www.cointalk.org/showthread.php?t=33678&highlight=pcgs+registry&page=2
For what it is worth, PCGDS, NGC, and Heritage use XF while ANACS and ICG use EF.
I like that 15-. They are tougher to get than most people thing. You pic makes it look like a weak strike AU on my computer. The 15-D might...
Now that is eBay logic for you!?!?!?!
The same thing happened to me a couple of years ago, but they did not tell me why the other was kicked off eBay.
When you click on the links above, go to "whats covered". I am pretty sure you want the Monthly Supplement.
Sorry about the pics. I sometimes have problems taking pics through the slab. Other times they come out great. I have no idea why, but this one...
Congrats, but i bet you priorities change before the summer is over. After the car comes girls and then the coins disappear.
I guess that it is time to post the answer. First off, this is one of the cleanest (nick free) coins I have if not the cleanest and that includes...
Most of the "weak strike" is my pictures. Most of the hairs on the beard are there. It is not as strong a strike as my AU-53, but I definitely...
Although I have a couple marginal coins, the only ones I am missing (i.e. not unc) are the S-VDB, 14-D and the 24-D & S.
I did not notice the "L" before. It is more than just low. There is no base on it. I assume that it was grease filled. On the original, I can...
Here is the other package I got today. Not a variety. Just a plain 1911-S. What grade would you give it and what grade do you thing PCGS gave...
I took a shot on a listing with a poor picture. I am glad that I did. All opinions welcome and appreciated. Note - The rubs on Lincoln are...
Then there is something funny about your pickel or nenny (take your pick). The nickel is thicker than the cent example is thinner than a cent....
It is not all that uncommon for memorials to go for over $100 - for every mint and date. I would not even consider it rare for one to go over...
Which one is which?
People have and will continue to pay a lot more for Memorials. You can thank PCGS/NGC collector's clubs for that.
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