I agree with telling the difference between high grade AU and MS. And something nobody here has mentioned is my grading versus the tpg graded...
Yep - the pictures make the bag marks look a little bad to me for a 66. Compare it to some on Heritage - it could just be the pictures. The one...
Very nice coin. I like the color of it. Good pick up.
Very good post. It makes me think twice about cracking out any of my major tpg coins. I hope this helps others.
Step Back and Think About It I found this post on "Step Back and Think About It" interesting and have nominated it accordingly for "CoinTalk...
Good post and nice stories. I have always said collect what you like and enjoy the hobby.
Good post - I book marked it. I usually end up poking around until I find it.
Yes - it will be interesting to see what opinions might change with decent pictures. I have seen some steals from sellers with bad pictures, but I...
Nice grandma. I remember back in the late 60's early 70's getting to search my grandma's pennies every week and we got to keep all the wheaties....
Lots of good advice offered. My personal opinion is that with moderns your learning experiences might be cheaper. :) I do agree(to a point) with...
What kind of case?
Welcome to the forum! I am not an expert on toning, but sometimes there is not a whole lot you can do to stop it from happening. Now some...
I really ike the quarter, but the half the toning on the obverse looks like it is hiding the luster. The reverse on the kennedy looks much nicer....
Very nice indeed. I would have graded it VF35 or XF40 - sweet coin.
What - no camera yet??? I waited a whole day. :)
Way to go! Large cents are so cool - time for you to work on a set. :) Needless to say the purchases are nice, but large cents are one of my...
Another nice pick-up kanga.
Congrats on the completion. How about some pictures of the album with the coins in it.
2 very nice coins and I actually like the nickel better - it is a beauty.
First and third are nice - my kind a coins, but whats up(as already asked) with the color on the second coin? Almost looks like copper. I notice...
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