Here is a confusing site for sure, especially when it defines Technical vs. Market grading... http://www.pinnacle-rarities.com/Glossary.aspx#t...
Spot on, - my interpretation of earlier standards was obviously off. Please accept my apologies... Take Care Ben
No problem guys, I felt it's an important addition to the grading discussions which have popped up here of late. Here is the LINK to the Morgan...
What's interesting is to see the grades but on the coins by young 10-14 year old collectors (Boy Scouts, etc.) around here who don't have access...
Sorry about adding the Morgan Dollar Strike graph. I thought the forum rules stated it was Okay to add a portion of an article, just not the...
Here is a very informative link which was written by Scott Travers, back in 1990. Looks like a LOT of eye-opening information for your enjoyment....
Unfortunately, I can't locate my scale, LOL... It's about the same as a penny, maybe a little less at around 3gr, a very thin coin -- this is...
Just measured it, (shoulda done that yesterday); 22mm, but technically that makes it an AE-2 doesn't it? As you can see there is some...
Refreshing the thread. Anyone else still have their first numismatic reference books? Take Care Ben
The "S" mintmark would be one clue...
"All Clad" -- ???
Are you happy with the coin? If so then... :thumb: Take Care Ben
MS-64+ Take Care Ben
I recall hearing something akin to this a long time ago, but have never seen anything supporting it. Naturally it would make sense given the...
I just went by what coinfacts.com had reported. "Mintmark: None (for Philadelphia, PA) just to the left of the base of the torch on the reverse"...
You won't find any mintmarks on 1965, 1966, or 1967 coinage. They were all struck in Philadelphia. :)
I'm patiently waiting to see the wondrous discoveries... ;) Ben
Here is a rather poor picture of a 1972S, but it is a proof in a scratched US Mint holder, along with some other antique store pick-ups. :) [IMG]
You're correct, there is a significant crack in the die it's self, but they would tend to keep using them until it (the die) failed. Perhaps the...
The cracks are spectacular. As far as the die state, I'd say it's still in it's intermediate phase. See the milling on the rims, they are still...
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