great catch!!! I see the line that goes around the obverse of the coin, and I think that you may be right. The obverse seems to have some wear and...
I say proof, but I am no authority worth mentioning. BTW... AWESOME pics!!!
ok... I am late to this party, what is THE BIG NADA?
well, I disagree that value is what created grading, but I certainly think it drives grading, and I don't like it. (<---------- opinion) I...
this is your scale right? cuz I know that's not how the ANA standards read. There are technical standards for MS-63 and for MS-65 for most coins,...
ok, at risk of sounding like I am jumping to the other side, let me share what I have learned through all of the twists of this last thread, as...
just a quick ? Are the edges rounded or sharp?
My opinion, for what that's worth, is that the nomination is all that is necessary. It's not about competition, but about recognizing good info...
The Sheldon 70 point grading scale I found this post on "The Sheldon 70 point grading scale" interesting and have nominated it accordingly for...
yes, hobo, I was referring to the matte proof and satin proof issues when I stated that not all proofs have a brilliant finish. What I was...
yes, but not every proof is. I was using the absence of any mirror finish as a diagnostic, and pre-1950, that isn't true, but I was trying to...
If the coin looks basically like your average circulated Lincoln, then it is one. The mirror finish on the proof coins is the primary give away to...
is there a reason you look for the lowest? Is there a parallel that you are trying to draw between future value and low mintage? I am trying to...
all based on speculation, IHMO
doug, you definately saw dings I didn't. If those aren't bag marks are you suggesting that it's been altered?
drawing from your logic, the 2004 set should be a high ticket item. What's it selling for currently?
Post a Coin you wish you owned! I found this post on "Post a Coin you wish you owned!" interesting and have nominated it accordingly for "Coin...
my avatar is definately a coin I'd like to own... well, secretly, of course
unless it's my 2cents, which is always free :) Congrats Spock!!! I am sorry I missed it!
elaine, the silver proof set is the winner. Tons more clad sets than silver.
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