My vote MS66+, no FS
I'm a big fan of slabbed coins and am pretty active in the PCGS Set Registry. Even I will suggest not slabbing generic bullion. Of course, there...
Two new additions to my Franklin set, both MS65FBL [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
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Whoa, very cool one! I think this could be MS66 Rusted die or die break or something happening on the reverse, above STATES, OF, and the eagle's...
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Very nice one! I wonder if PCGS would give it an extra .5 if it were graded today. Great catch on the RPM.
And looks like my only 1930, though quite a lovely one at MS63FH [ATTACH] @robec, I love your images! Any thread on your photography...
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I think this is MS63. Gorgeous toning!
I highly recommend 'A Guide Book of United States Commemorative Coins' by Q. David Bowers. Check if your local library has a copy; definitely...
Thanks for the guesses, folks! Here's the reveal: [ATTACH] I agree with many of you that this coin looks a bit better than MS65. Regardless,...
I think it depends on the coin, but often I prefer the black fields.
I didn't connect the dots until I saw your comment; excellent point! I'd noticed how well struck the reverse was, especially the detail on the...
MS67?
I've got 3x pricey wish list items. If I'm lucky, hoping to pick up one of them this year -- - 20th century MS64 or higher Liberty Head double...
I've always been a huge fan of Franklin halves and for the last ~2 years I've been working on a Linda Gail inspired set. I've of course been...
MS66
"Boy, I really overshot it with that 80.." https://www.nbc.com/saturday-night-live/video/the-census/2749920
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