Fish, I have seen problem coins in the new Clearview holders, so I don't think that means much, and the new ANACS does still net grade coins.
Thanks for the opinions guys. I'm going to first try just dipping in some distilled water, olive oil, then move on to acetone.
In the recent thread about a friend cleaning coins, one person mentioned that the board probably wouldn't be able to tell the difference between...
Impressive pics for a cell camera! I'll venture a 63.
This was an error, and happens frequently with Kitco. When something really doesn't look right (like one metal falling 20+ percent in ten seconds)...
Here is some info: http://www.ngccoin.com/gallery/eliasberg_us.asp I believe Bowers and Merena sold the collection.
I picked this up cheap on ebay, just not sure what the green gunk is? Any way to get rid of whatever it is? Sorry about the poor pics, I think the...
I don't know what record you're talking about, but nickel was at $16+ dollars back at some points in the 80's. And, why would an uncirculated...
It's definetly not a 1914-D. Looks like an altered 1944, on a real one the D should not be under the 1 at all, and the spacing between the 9 and 1...
Until ANACS provides collectors with a population report, they will be a step down from PCGS and NGC.
Pack of 100 Coinworld 'DIY' slabs: $139 Sheet of self-adhesive labels: $14 1 Buffalo Nickel from your local dealer's junk box: $15 Labeling a...
About this whole 'Is 70 possible' question, I have two words: MARKET GRADING.
Never a bad thing when dealers' grade opinions are higher than yours Cool coin :thumb:
I was at a local dealer's shop recently and he had a raw 1877 Indian Cent that looked XFish marked at $2500. I asked about why he didn't have it...
I'd go with the one on the right. Speedy, when the coins were submitted to ANACS makes a huge difference. Some years and even months the TPG's are...
The prices are full retail. If you deduct 10% from prices (plus or minus some depending on the coin and market conditions) they are close to...
The last time the Gold/Silver ratio closed under 50 was back in April/May. Maybe good things to come :)
Until you're comfortable with the details of detecting counterfeit and problem coins, I'd say stick to coins slabbed by either PCGS, NGC, or ANACS...
It looks like a counterfeit IMO. If you do chose to return the coin, you could try contacting the dealer for a refund first. If he won't accept...
If you don't mind me asking, was this coin purchased through a mail order?
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