Blindly using the PCGS values as a price guide really is a bad way to estimate the price of a coin. While there are some exceptions, the PCGS...
Those look like scans to me, which usually do a poor job of showing luster/color. If that's the actual color of the toning, both coins are very...
I went with 65. Looks like the luster is muted in the spots on the reverse which I think will keep the coin from 66. I have been on a overgrading...
Who used the word perfect? MS/PF 70 is simply the highest grade PCGS or NGC can issue. The exact wording from each company is: PCGS MS/PR-70...
Because of the huge number of coins produced in 1921 die cracks are very common. VamWorld has a whole page just for die crack identification:...
Like gbroke said, that seller has a very good reputation. He's also a member of this forum.
I'm the odd man out, went with 67. Clean, clean cheek. While there are a few hits on the obverse they appear to be very light (especially the ones...
It's a proof, no way you could grade that coin from those pics. While the diffused lighting pics do a good job of showing the reflectivity of the...
Hmmm, I want to say 64, but I want to say AU58 too. I feel like I see some dullness/wear on the rev by the eagle's breast. I may be over analyzing...
I believe low strike pressure was one of the contributing factors (depending on the year). I don't have any books on me right now, but I believe a...
Indeed. Probably a good time to link this thread by Camaro (for anyone interested in O Mint strike quality): http://www.cointalk.com/t56838/
I think a 65+ is within reason. Looks like there's a fair sized hit on the cheek (right in that purple/blue area), but that's about it. Fields are...
The reverse looks like classic album/holder toning, but in those cases usually the obv and rev toning looks similar. The circular pattern of the...
[IMG] The PCGS pics: http://www.pcgs.com/Cert/26362018/ Imo the PCGS pics are more realistic than the Teletrade ones. The TT pics look a lot more...
Do you have a NGC/PCGS authorized dealer in your area? Most dealers will submit coins for you, only downside is you might have to pay a few more...
Couldn't agree with Lehigh more. I've seen a number of threads on "beaten to death" topics actually turn into great threads. Off the top of my...
That's a flashback, haven't seen an "Exhibit" thread in a long time. Great pics Paul, interested to see what NGC says. Btw, on the '16 is that a...
I'd say details too, environmental damage. Maybe it's the pics but I'm seeing verdigris all over that coin (the wreath, stars, and right in front...
Very cool idea!
No, it was slabbed about 2 years ago, but I think it would look real nice in one. I actually just got a retro holder in the mail a few days ago....
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