Same here. The toning can be really pretty, and you don’t have to worry about the value halving due to the coin changing in the holder
PQ = Premium Quality
That makes a lot of sense. That would explain why the edge marks appeared random in depth and shape
If very few were produced because they were unpopular, then they can become collectible later. For example: Chain Cents and 20¢ coins
Friction from fingers in circulation cause hairlines on the surface of a coin. However, they have random sizes, directions, and positions. This...
Target practice
You will probably get slightly better than MS60 Details, cleaned money for them which is roughly 50-70% of GS MS60 bid. It’s hardly fair, but...
There is a ginormous amount of risk because “they may not grade it that way again.” Then they’ll offer you base grade, cleaned value for the coin...
Looks like 1828 to me!
It is a bad idea in that you are going after the most expensive coins before developing an eye for quality or an idea of how you want your...
The TPGs usually lack the expertise to verify new variety discoveries. That is usually done my the related organization (EAC), which the TPG will...
Very interesting coin! I wonder if someone took an S-77 and tooled some reeding onto it. @John Wright let me know what you eventually think of...
Rust on the die results in raised bumps on the coin
I’ve heard this story as well. I’ve also heard that this is why there are so few Red 1955 DDOs in existence
The Chinese coins I collect aren’t allowed to be exported from China, so the money isn’t going there. Also, the Chinese have been counterfeiting...
If you cannot afford the ~$50,000 “investment-grade” coins, then you have no hope of making money on coins as investments, at least for US coins....
I’d sue for damages
I’m only talking about authenticity reviews. Not grade reviews.
I am not denying that your coin is well struck. I’m merely saying that the areas which you claim are usually weakly struck appear so only because...
I know from PCGS’ terms that they will only pay what a dealer would pay for the coin. So if you paid full blown retail for it because it was so...
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