The coin would definitely be considered damaged but not because of the toning. It's been harshly cleaned but it also has a huge rim ding on the...
Over the years we've discussed this on numerous occasions. Even had one of the members post microscope pics of the surfaces of various coins...
Personally I think it should get a 50 but I'm gonna guess PCGS said 53.
Yes, of course. But I still think the coin has been wiped. I just don't buy all of those marks being on the slab and I think the 63 grade...
Going by ANA standards - yes. Going by TPG standards - no.
Fair enough, I eagerly await the results.
Because it just doesn't have the look that most AT coins do. The toning appears to be part of the surface, not laying on top. And because I have...
Well usually Joe when people make a claim like that, saying that you know for sure it is happening, they usually have reason to think that - like...
Now that the auction is closed, check the pics now that they aren't the flash version. I'll grant that the white specs may be tape residue,...
Those pics from the side sure make it look like a lamination to me. Especially the way you can see the darker area just at the edge of the...
Consider this guys, if that stuff is on the holder - then why did the coin only get a 63 ? Go look at the coin and find me the marks that warrant...
Yup, shoulda specified glass :o
HA ! I don't blame either of ya. Matter of fact ya just scored extra points with me ;)
Based on the pic I don't think it's on the holder at all. The white spots appear to be lint and I'd bet that coin has been wiped. I'm amazed that...
You must be feeling better Jack :kewl:
DOH ! Brain cramp I guess. My comments about the grade were in regard to your coin :o Regarding the toning, I have never really agreed with...
A lot of people always tell you to pat a coin dry because that's what they have heard or read elsewhere. But that doesn't mean that it is the way...
Ben - have you even seen a 1364 franc a cheval issued by the Count Louis De Male in MS64 ? Probably not, but does that mean such a coin doesn't...
Had not considered that, a good point. Would not think that to be a very good indicator as laminations can often occur in just one spot. Yes,...
No, it wouldn't. People often think of the design of a coin just being on top of the coin, but it isn't. It goes deep into the coin. Let me...
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