Appreciate the explanation for I did indeed misunderstand you. Glad to hear that your example is likely genuine :thumb:
One thing, PCGS did not come out before the bidding started, it was only after the bid had reached $51,000 that PCGS stepped forward and made...
Apologies, but it was beginning to sound like you had. I disagree to a point but must admit that there are times when they do. And that's...
Don't think they do but I could be wrong. Here is the article I did on it over 5 years ago, that should make it easier. Click Here
Back then, they did not use IV to mean 4, they used IIII to mean 4.
Eduard I do not believe that the coin you pictured and the coin in that catalog are the same coin - not in away shape or form. On your coin, look...
Eduard, you have this coin in hand, yes ? So tell me, are there or are there not luster breaks in the circled areas ?
Yeah, probably is. But the grade requirements don't say it has to be absolutely perfect at the microscopic level, they only use 10x magnification....
Must have been the '64 I was thinking of, thought it was a '69. Didn't know about the dimes though.
They do Mike, they have standards for all MS grades, 60 thru 70.
Ya know, it is truly a sad day when knoweldgeable people like yourself so completely buy into the idea that the TPG's are always right regarding...
Pics were posted, that's why I know it was a lie. Even wrote an article about it. Tried to interview David Hall about it - he refused to comment...
In a black holder ;)
Under a strict definition, no as they were never intended and in fact did not circulate as coins. The essais were produced most commonly in...
Just going by memory here - was 1963 Proof Lincoln graded PF70 - but PCGS finally had to admit they screwed up, bought the coin back and...
I expect they graded the 1st AU58, expect they will grade the 2nd AU55. Myself, I'd say 53 on the 1st and 50 on the 2nd.
A better question to ask is - did NGC get it right ? My answer - no way. That grade was a gift.
Getting a lot tougher for me to estimate TPG grades, been that way for a while. But I would grade the 1st AU58 BN, 2nd MS64 RB. Feel fairly...
I don't think there is wear on the cheek. What I think you and the rest are seeing as wear is nothing more than a light reflection from the high...
In 999 out of 1,000 cases I wouldn't even try to clean them. I'd just leave them alone.
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