I have been a coin COLLECTOR for 64 years. I started at the age of 6 (1955) picking blue berries and princess pine to garner some income. I...
This is what I did. I right clicked on the images and opened them in a new tab. I enlarged the pictures to look for any major problems and check...
I voted NO. I have been a coin collector for 64 years. When I start to sell my coins through auction or at shows, I will determine the grade...
Very interesting. First research if the 1984-D, D mint mark is correct for its die characteristic. Once that is determined, is your D correct....
Yes, the 1959 Type 2 Proof reverse is the common one. I just went through a coin dealers 59's and found 6 with the Proof reverse and only 1 with...
I have been collecting coins for 64 years. I have one set of Proof Franklins from 1950 to 1963. I was never impressed with the coin even with...
Nice spiked eagle clashed die. I'm looking for an eye appealing 1921 VAM 3. Let us know when you get all the VAM varieties and sub varieties of...
Here is a coin I would never have sent to PCGS. I would first read what the requirements are for the grading services. They have specifics on...
A very good question. They are not the right shape or size to have been made by contact at the mint from other cents. Also notice the scratch...
I agree with your observation. Choice AU-58. Grading is subjective and suggestive. I right clicked on the photos and opened them in a new tab....
It looks like a nice genuine coin, looks like an old cleaning and does have a fingerprint, does have a minor rim bruise but that shouldn't keep it...
In my opinion, I have seen nicer 63's. GRADING is subjective and suggestive by grading companies. The eye appeal is not there for me after I...
1892-O VAM 15-A Morgan Dollar. AU-55.[ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Unfortunately I went from impulsive Morgan dollar buyer to Obsessive Compulsive Morgan dollar buyer of any reasonably priced 1878 8TF variety I...
11 Numerical GRADES of Uncirculated but only MS-70 is perfect. Like I said in previous posts, 1 thru 69 should all be DETAILS GRADE and the...
Finally your post is about distinguishing between CONDITION and GRADE. CONDITION as a descriptor and GRADE as the number indicating wear. MS-70...
Hypothetical question. What would a TPG GRADE an MS-65 Morgan dollar with a medium rim nick CONDITION? UNC 65 DETAILS RIM NICK? or Body BAG or...
The ORIGINAL post by JCro57: Though many feel these terms are synonymous and are used interchangeably, there is a difference between them,...
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