Toning is not damage until it has gone too far - and then it is often considered damage. The toning on that coin is thick and black, unattractive,...
By "machine damage" I'm assuming they are referring to something like counting wheel damage. This is often displayed as very fine hairlines, and...
What looks good about it? I see a well worn, corroded 1 centavo.
I would think that the sort of people who would have the interest and money in this type of coin would not care about that sort of label - or not...
That is nice! Congrats.
I don't think you can make any generalizations like that. There have been periods of stricter grading and looser grading, and there have been...
It is on Heritage for sale in the upcoming FUN auction.
Go to the NGC website. Everything you need to know is there: http://www.ngccoin.com/services/services.aspx
The coin looks good to me, at least from your photos. I would take a loupe and examine her cheek and the area just in front of her nose - it might...
It has been my experience that old ANACS was somewhat generous with all designations (FSB, PL, DPL, etc). I never take the designation at face...
Well, I'll make two points here. Obviously, I haven't seen either coin in hand, so this is purely speculation. The first - Rust only applies to...
Dang, those are awesome.
That's awesome. Thanks!
Your bid isn't final until the auctioneer says "Sold." There are 2 phases to the auction. The online portion basically sets the starting price for...
I'll take that blame. Tell her you know the author, maybe she'll think that's cool?
I assure you - in hand, they are very clearly all mint-made lines. The Roosevelt grades 66PL, the Washington is 65PL. If you would like an in-hand...
There's a few coins in the Heritage Auction that I'm really gunning for, so that's probably going to deplete my cash reserves. I'm still gonna go...
I love GTG's! I also like videos. I'm gonna call this one a 63, and here's why: I'm not familiar with the series, but the strike looks fairly...
I have no credentials, or previously published materials. I have 20 years of learning and experience, and I will let my reputation and posting...
Next time I'm in Germany, I'll see if I can swing by and sign it for you ;) Of course, no telling when that will be.... I was just there this...
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