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And there are just as many stories of NGC 61's becoming PCGS 63's. Or PCGS 64's becoming NGC 58's. The same thing can be said of coins slabbed by...
Why ? They are not uncommon. Perhaps, but if you are familiar with French coinage of the period then you know there are plenty of coins with...
Nahhhhhhh - you guys must be imagining things. Why it's common knowledge that the TPG's haven't loosened their grading standards. :whistle:
There have been cases of nickels struck in copper, but none from the modern era that I am aware of.
Just keep in mind that 95% of grading is done with the naked eye.
Looks like a French jeton to me, not a coin.
I can see it in that one, but not the first one you posted.
In today's world you can learn a lot about the circ grades of moderns but that's about it. And you'll see some MS examples. But again only for...
I would have to say no.
If it smells like a new shower curtain or is very soft and pliable then it is likely it contains PVC.
It sure is purrrty :thumb: For some reason that year tones that golden color a lot. I've often wondered if it was due to some early album. As...
Yes spots like those can adversely affect the grade. But I don't think those are milk spots on your half dollar. As to what to do with the coin,...
It's pretty easy to do yourself and not expensive. But it does take some time. First, go to the hardware store and get yourself some pure...
Because the price guides are worthless. My personal opinion, the coins aren't even worth the $137. They are common place. Go buy yourself an...
They are fine to buy bullion only, but other than that - forget it.
Sounds like you have the same problem that many do when they start collecting - they don't understand what original mint luster looks like. Go...
Pretty much any business strike MS67 and up is a special coin. It may be a condition rairity but then you have condition rairities with any coin...
Use your own analogy - paint. When it comes to sheen in paint flat is flat. Then comes satin, just a hint of sheen. Then comes semi-gloss, with...
Yeah but the dang pipe stops the next county over :crying:
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