Because until 1973 the mint made no effort to ensure that all Proofs had the cameo effect. So it is not common to find cameos dated prior to '73....
Thrown away, lost - they call it attrition. It was not a popular coin, people didn't like it. So few kept them.
It's not polypropylene that have to worry about, it's PVC. What you want are Mylar pages, you can find them here - JP's Corner
It is, you just don't recognize it.
Hmmm, am surprised by that comment. What exactly is it that you think they do by assigning any grade to any coin ? They are telling you that the...
Keep in mind Richie that is just a start. To really understand grading and how it is used in today's world you need all the grading books.
Of course, we discuss them here nearly every day. But you can't post entire sections word for word.
That's the one. I prefer the spiral bound edition though - just easier to use.
Yes.
Yes, they do.
The ANA book.
As I have suggested in other threads on the same subject - before buying call them up and talk to them. Tell them specifically that you do not...
As I have suggested to you many times - buy the book. Then you can look it up for yourself. It may even help you understand some of this.
I'm telling you that they own the copyright to the book. And it says right in it that it may not be reproduced by any means without permission....
I think they'll take it back, but you need to do it before long. If you have a problem let me know privately and I'll give you Dave Bowers email.
10% under spot is a rule of thumb.
Oh dear God he's back !!! :eek: :eek: Oh well, the vacation was nice while it lasted :D
PVC is a type of plastic, it's used in all kinds of products from your shower curtain to your sewer lines. Guarantee you have lots of it in and...
Tell ya what Ruben, Random House actually owns the rights. Why don't you run on down to 1745 Broadway and talk to them about it. But they're gonna...
You can always take it to a jewelry store, many of them will buy it.
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