We're pretty much all numismatic collectors here and we all have differing opinions as to what is the MOST Singularly Important aspect (if there...
Hmmm, MS-64 FBL? NGC gave it a MS-64 FBL.
My wife picked this up for me yesterday. It was in the Bargin Bin at "Borders Books" in town for $4.99. She called me and asked if I had it....
Here is some paper money my dad had on a pretty bad day... http://www.cointalk.org/showthread.php?t=10130
Very interesting coins. Thanks for sharing pictures. :) Ben
I'll simply ask this question, because I already know the answer. Does PCGS, NGC, ANACS or any other TPG follow the ANA standards to the letter?...
Since Technical Grading takes into account everything about the coin after the strike which gives the areas that are technically graded, like Full...
We fought a lot then and are very close now; my mother died happy...
Very easily, it's simply called personal choice, and as we all know everything written down in books is not entirely accurate or interpreted...
Well, it appears there are differing opinions and interpretations of Technical and Market Grading. This is a Good Thing. :) Take Care Ben
I''m 47, but grew up in the Deep South (Centerville, Tx) and songs like this were the ones I remember being played by small three piece bands when...
Thanks Snaz, just tossed it into an envelope where I keep the Star Notes. Ben
Chuckle, obviously I'm missing something... ;) OTOH, I look at the Big Picture. :)
Am I missing something. :D (Overall Strike) is the MOST important factor when determining the Technical Grade of a coin. Without a good strike...
I got this baby yesterday in change. Didn't realize until this morning what I had -- FC41111175 A. In you opinion what is the value beyond five...
Well, there are a lot of things discussed on this forum I don't agree with or believe... I just go to another thread. Just let the thread...
I think this discussion is very useful/helpful to anyone interested no matter what determinants each individual cares to use. The bottom line is...
Technical Grading is pretty Black and White and simple to understand. A coin which is sent to a TPG should only need to be graded and...
Take a look at this thread. http://coinzip.proboards79.com/index.cgi?board=1814b&action=display&thread=1482
I'll agree with what Hobo said and your observations... Some of us definitely have issues, demons, and chips on the shoulder which may never be...
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