That cent has a fair shot at grading, I've seen toning like that from mint sets and even rolls. This is one in my collection, PCGS graded MS-66...
My icon, one of my favorite coins and my favorite bust half: 1818 PCGS AU-58 CAC [IMG] [IMG]
The last year and the only New Orleans issue that is reasonably obtainable for collectors, the 1839-O. This one is graded PCGS XF-45: [IMG] [IMG]
This one contains mostly the smaller denominations, plus a few foreign examples. A pickup here and there sure adds up over the years! I know not...
I heard mixed reviews at the show, some good, some not as good but that's just from the sampling I took. Attractive, eye-appealing coins that...
Got to Orlando on Wednesday and made our way to the Sonesta Suites on International Drive. My travel agent wife got us a great rate there, and we...
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In my photo, the ticks are greatly exaggerated, and the spots on the cheek are toning spots, and the ticks are small. Of course blowing it up...
It's been awhile since I've posted here... With all the problems with their weekly auctions, I still managed to get this amazing Morgan toner for...
I'm a Canon bigot, so I just picked up the SX-40 last night as an early X-mas present and really love it so far. It has a 35x optical zoom, but...
It apparently was stored for years on those old cardboard bank holders, didn't think it was too bad for around $25... [IMG] [IMG]
OK, here's my 2 cents, a raw 1909 and a 1909 VDB PCGS MS-66 RB: [IMG] [IMG] [IMG] [IMG]
I think if you stick with properly graded *attractive* coins, you can't go too wrong. No guarantees on the returns, but you'll have a collection...
Raider, you are 100% correct - these were taken about 6 years a. In my later pictures, I used 2 lights, moved the camera further back and zoomed...
are these examples, in dire need of a picture retake. My skills stunk a few years ago. 1883-O MS-64 [IMG] Reverse toned twin, different coin,...
That's a nice coin! I'm guessing at least AU-50, maybe even 55.
Not my coin, but thought it was worthy of posting, a true monster! [IMG]
Both had the look I liked, the 1848 is a hard date to find. PCGS VF-35 CAC [IMG] [IMG] 1861 PCGS XF-45 [IMG] [IMG]
Normally I cringe anytime I'm near these places, but something told me to give this one a look. It was one of those places in the strip centers...
I happened to catch that thread before it went poof. Both Mark and Bushmaster8 didn't really say anything way out of line, IMHO. If the owners...
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