Doug poses a lot. His poses may have varying lengths of usefulness. The silver is the same. The chemistry is thus the same. The big difference...
Well, ok guys. Time to wrap this one up. PCGS called it AU-58. In hand, I think that's a bit generous, and I'd agree with the 53-55 crowd. A 58...
Most high-quality counterfeits are fairly comprehensive. They'll reproduce every detail on both sides in high fidelity. Even an electrotype from a...
Got a few questions: 1. Why do you want to purchase this coin? 2. Can you show us an un-stamped version for comparison? 3. Is the counterstamp...
Same reason car models are a year ahead. Marketing.
Haha, that might be true. At least, nobody has guessed what PCGS called it ;)
No, spectacular does not mean artificial ;) The key things I look for when determining natural toning: 1. Pull-Away toning. 2. Elevation...
Wow! Makes me wish I'd bought an F-VF when they first came out! I thought the prices were ridiculous and would go down. Proved me wrong, didn't they?
Well, the label on the slab literally says "Artificial Toning." So that's why NGC gave it details. I just don't really agree that its AT. I...
Wow, this is incredibly difficult! I don't really see any wear. I don't see any breaks in the luster. I'm thinking UNC. LOTS of chatter in that...
Now see, these are the types of VAMs I can support. Clearly visible with no magnification, dramatic, and unusual. How rare is this one?
If that is artificial toning then god help us all, there's no hope. Everything about that coin looks right, from the limited information I have in...
That's a lot of dimes to search! But, finding three of these makes it worth it. I haven't been tracking the price on these, but I know they were...
Yes, O-104 is what I have it as. Any more guesses on the grade? Nobody has guessed what PCGS called it, yet (whether they are right or wrong is...
Read the slab carefully. I know what a uniface reverse means ;)
If its an envelope and one side is open.... the obvious question is what is inside? As far as paper money is concerned.... did localities issue...
Yup. Means its a damaged coin and should go back in the bargain bin.
Maybe? Surface contamination may still be present. Given what I'm seeing, it is unlikely, but it seems to have been in an acidic environment. The...
The reverse of the 35 dime is absolutely killer.
Unfortunately... everywhere. When you see a black nickel like this, the immediate and first response is environmental damage. Look at the...
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