Not sure what your question is gerry - care to rephrase ?
Usually, yes. They will buy what they want, pick out the best and submit them for grading, and spend the rejects. What else could they do with...
Well not really. Lots of fakes are found in the ground because when the owner discovers they are fake they often throw them away - like toss them...
I agree, that is as good as it gets. I don't think anyone could ever expect or even want more than that.
How can anybody interpret these comments - "but no major ones" "Light and scattered without major distracting marks in prime focal...
You're right of course Paul. The answer to the question is yes. Brain cramp I guess. I was thinking one way and writing another, just reversed the...
Please do zoom in, it won't be much good otherwise. And all of the areas I have indicated would be helpful in explaining what is going on.
I'll be the first to adnmit that I know nothing about ancient coins. But how in the world do you have a brockage with a hammered coin ? I mean...
Gladly, but let's start another thread on that subject so we can keep this one on track.
Yes Tom, I am very well aware of everything you wrote. I have read the ANA guide, all of the editions, many times, cover to cover. And I have...
I'm not gonna sidetrack this now, start another thread on the subject if you want. But I don't think you understand what market grading is. In...
In other words I did not make an argument for it being a 64 - but - I can see and understand where somebody else might because of the marks....
Read my posts again tmoney.
Howdy usc - Welcome to the Forum !! You should be very concerned. There are so many counterfeits in the marketplace that it boggles the mind....
Thought I was gonna have to get a stick and beat you there for a minute raider :D
The first one has absolutely been mounted as jewelry but appears to be genuine. The second, as mentioned, is either a ground find or a cast...
65 at best, and there is an argument for 64. This is the point that Mark was making, the subjectivity aspect on deciding what is major and what is...
Neither do I. But they should absolutely prevent the coin from being graded 67. Those marks, being the size they are, could be argued as to...
I can't help but have a problem with everybody making up their own grading standards. That is the same as not having any standards at all. The...
You're reaching Mark - but you just can't quite get there. Can you honestly tell me that "minor and few", even by itself let alone when coupled...
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