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Easily handled with air-tight containers, desiccants, and regular checkups -- and the challenge is really no different at home.
No, they are not safe. However, the ones I keep at home are relatively cheap (as compared to the ones that live in the bank), so I don't lose...
They did in that they slabbed it in a problem-free holder. I guessed 64 though, not 63.
Bingo.
A coin damaged while in a mint bag? Really? This just in: Not all coins are pristine. Some gets hits and scratches through normal wear and...
I was split between 64 and 65. I guessed 65.
I agree, the spots will hold the grade down -- if they were present when the coin was graded, which is not always a foregone conclusion, in my...
64 -- a technical 63 that got a bump for the color.
63 pl 64 PL would not surprise me. 65 PL would (cheek not clean enough by my estimation).
Hi David! Thanks for your response.... Ruben is an experienced collector as well, and should know better, frankly, than to take such a hard...
I sure wish Mr. Feld would comment in this thread.....
PL coins are notoriously difficult to grade from pictures, and I find it curious that Ruben, who's generally a pretty logical guy and certainly...
Another reason is they protect the coin from wear.
Bob is really a gentleman and an asset to our hobby. Very approachable at shows too. For those not aware, he also offers a very affordable...
You don't say. ;) :) After looking at the pics again, I think what I missed might have been some high-point rub -- but Rodeoclown disputes that...
I have enough trouble distinguishing a 66 from a 67. Throw in + grades and I throw my arms up. I guessed 67 FS.
Traz, You have some VERY nice coins. Thanks for taking the time to share them....Mike
Tough to say going from your photos.... Do you have better photos of the bell line? They typically are better shown by lighting the coin from 6...
To my eye, the pictures do make the coin posted by the OP look better than a 63.
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