unfortunately not. The surface has been altered and although some coins have had the toning removed by a quick dip doing so will alter the...
to the seller's credit he was honest
one of the best grading sites I have ever seen is this one: http://coinauctionshelp.com/US_Coin_Grading_Guides.html
I would also add that the books information will be generally more reliable than a website
or you could let Q. David Bowers do your research for you and just buy (or go to the library) and read the books. IMHO he is far more accurate...
As mentioned earlier in this thread, Q. David Bowers has a series of "Red Books" for each series of US coins that has the general characteristics...
it's covered in the first few posts. re-read the thread. Once your list is set, that's it no changes, and yes, everyone will post their list for...
the coin has been either shaved or cut down some way. The coin is incomplete. Look at liberty and look at The United States of America. It appears...
Vf-25
as for this: I am unsure what you mean. please explain further and I will try to answer as best I can.
Boxer, you're a perfect example of how this forum treats people who are respectful of others. People don't heavily comment on your posts, and they...
here's mine! It was my avatar for years.
here's my take: Half: G-4 Quarter: G-6, possibly VG depending on letters in Liberty Dime: VF details, but harshly cleaned Nickel: likely a...
what spot do you refer to? Credibility is credibility and it generally comes over time as people speak their opinions and others digest them....
My guess is that NGC graded it MS-66 BN. I wouldn't agree, I think it's a 65 at best and probably graded accurately at MS-64. ... but I don't...
ok... after giving things some thought, here's how I figure it 1) everything will of course depend on how many entries, but all of them will...
I need to make a profile named "Teflon"! LOL
I will also add this caveat... If you make personally attacking posts in this thread or the contest thread, you will be disqualified!!! (my...
yes, that's the plan. US coins only, we're using the PCGS price guide (online) and Kitco.com for metals prices. All subjectivity on coins is left...
yeah, but let's see after the second and third sell
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