No, they don't. And that's why they're special.
I absolutely and 100% disagree with you. Let me tell you why: a few years ago, I discovered the DDR-005 for the 1951 Franklin. The coin was...
Used to be 2 or 3 in person. Lately, it's been maybe 1 a year. I attend almost all major auctions virtually via internet bidding, however....
Then we are on the same page, my friend.
I don't remember exactly which problem it listed, but it was a details slab. "polished" or "hairlines" I think.
If you want advice on pictures, just ask :)
I've been doing this for 30 years. I've seen it all.
Haha, don't give up hope, and don't huff chemicals! It is absolutely, 100% possible to find new varieties. We might even be able to tell you...
Yes, it is a damaged coin based on the scratches. But the clip is genuine, I think.
Here is a great example of a Peace - notice how the hairlines go up and over the top of the lettering in the closeup: [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
This is a great example of a coin with serious hairlines - and how different photo angles can hide them! [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
I was thinking... in the Heritage archives, they show the price realized plus the buyers premium. Therefore, someone researching sees the coin...
Usually they are curved, but there are actually 3 types of clips. There are the curved clips, straight clips, and ragged end clips. This appears...
It appears like the vertical lines on the numerals are virtually complete, and the reverse has good detail. I think the obverse might just barely...
I don't see signs of polishing on this coin. I see quite a few contact marks, but it looks good.
I don't know anything about the coin, but I love the look of the blues. Gorgeous.
Let's clarify some terminology first - this would not be an "error coin" as it is traditionally used in numismatics. This would be a variety, and...
Just got this new coin (it was cheap, and I probably had too much Bourbon that night, whatever). How many steps do you see? And, unofficially,...
How good is CoinTalk compared to the TPGs? Let's find out! Over the next several months, I'll be posting a continuous stream of Guess the Grade...
The "D" means Denver, and no, they did not strike proof coins. In order to tell you anything meaningful, we will need clearer images. That image...
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