That is how I have come to rationalize it, rlm. I've seen much better luster but I didn't feel it would be held back more than a grade, if at all....
It's not a 69 to me. I agree it's overgraded. And I'll wager NGC does not downgrade it and send a guarantee refund. Lance.
No kidding. I should probably send the 2nd one to CAC. Maybe I'll get a gold sticker. Lance.
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Here's what a real one looks like. Lance. [IMG]
It's a replica. Lance.
To answer your question about color, the steel cents of 1943 were shiny silver when minted and turned a dull, dark grey with circulation. It would...
Since the market sets the price, and is driven by supply and demand, the simple answer is that fewer '36-D's are available today irrespective of...
Sometimes things like this happen when coins are rolled. Lance. [IMG]
Early copper is as cool as it comes. That one sure has been to battle! Don't be offended but if I were you I'd return it. $300 is way to much....
I don't generally go for bright iridescent Morgans but I wanted an example for my collection. I picked this up from Bozarth Numismatics. We've...
Glad it got sorted out. I struggled with date, as I said. Lance.
This is much easier. Especially for PCGS slabs. About 3 seconds and foolproof. Done it hundreds of times. (It's better to tap a hammer around the...
Scratches do raise metal because they displace it. Take a good look when it arrives and let us know. Lance.
Large date, small fraction is my guess from the fuzzy pix. But I can't really tell about the date. Describe the top serif of the 3. Does it have a...
I'm with you. PCGS wouldn't downgrade this 65RD. :( There's a lot to love and I'll keep it. But I don't agree it deserves a 65 with the reverse...
Looks like a nice old large cent! But we'll need better photos. Lance.
I agree. While it has nice rims and is a handsome, if otherwise cleaned, type 1 I would have guessed biz strike. Here's a proof alongside a...
A better reverse rarely adds a grade, though it can reduce one. I'd give this one a 35. I figured the obverse was low-mid VF. When Liberty's hair...
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