This is a very complicated issue and it has many things that impact or affect the determination of the grade. Learning to distinguish wear from...
I'd be more worried that it won't get graded. The coin appears to have been wiped.
It isn't accurate at all. But the information contained in your next link - is accurate ;)
OK - then explain this comment of yours to me - "Just how sensitive are the machines??? I haven't seen anything besides a comment by Don...
Nothing wrong with that Matt - facts are good things. But what for instance could they tell you, or anybody else for that matter, that would be...
No argument Matt. But for all we know those issues have been addressed. I for one can not imagine them going ahead with it if it had not been...
Dunno if the technology can distinguish between the two or not. But I would think that since my eyes can still distinguish, with the use of a...
But there is a flaw in your thinking. A 70 coin is not perfect. It is merely as close to perfect as a coin can get. And no 2 coins graded as...
If you mean harsh cleaning - it would definitely change it. If you mean proper cleaning - I doubt it would change anything in regards to the...
Is it plausible for two people to have identical fingerprints ? Yes, it's plausible but it's never happened. And it won't happen with coins...
No it doesn't leave scratches. But - it can reveal scratches that were previously on the coin but covered up by toning. And if it is done...
Please scroll thru the Support & Feedback section. You will find many threads that explain it.
I agree about the need for pics. But I also want to know what a'40-S Walker is doing among junk silver ? Nobody that knows anything about coins...
Yes it sure is, wrong location too. But I know of no other way such an impression could get onto a die. And I know of no way such an impression...
Based on the pictures in your album I'm somewhat concerned about the '43 as well. Get them authenticated.
By all means, if you wish to keep the coins we'll help you in any way we can. All you have to do is ask. You can use the link to find reputable...
In all honesty I see no need for NCS, but you can give it a try. Regarding the '54, if it turns out that the coin is a fake then you can get...
I replied there.
Regarding the '43 - it's a large date, the more common of the two. All of them appear to have recut dates and mint marks. There are no die clashes...
If you can tell us where you are located we might be able to recommend a reputable dealer you can go to. There is so much to know that you will...
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