This seems to be happening lately. I had a submission last year that included a Mercury Dime that was details graded for improper cleaning...
It is possible that the coin has been dipped, but the toning color scheme is pretty common for Dansco toning and it does not scream dipped &...
Every time this topic rears it's ugly head, I am forced to disagree with Doug about the origin of the term "black beauty". The coins designated...
The surfaces look pretty clean but I don't think the luster has what it takes to reach the premium gem level. I said MS65.
Send me one of them so I can see it in hand, photograph it, and give my final opinion on the toning. PM me if interested.
You can't possibly know that those coins are natural. And of course I meant 100 experienced coin collectors. As for whether it matters, that is...
Low MS, and I agree about the possibility of PVC.
Based on the photos, I wouldn't go higher than MS65 for the grade of this coin. As others have pointed out, war nickels are not worth submitting...
Improper color progressions, colors that creep over relief changes, unusual color scheme for a walker, raw, and low grade. That coin is almost...
That implies that if you asked 100 people that they would all agree that the toning is natural. I for one don't think the toning is market...
I recall having this discussion shortly after joining this forum. Some of the photos are missing but it is still a good read. Check it out....
Is he okay, or did he just loose the loving feeling?
I have trouble selling raw uncirculated Jeffersons for $2-3 on E-Bay. If you can get someone to pay you more than face for a circulated Jefferson...
Yeah, but who says the coin is worth several times face value? The Redbook? I consider circulated Jefferson Nickels pocket change worth face...
I like both but I prefer the Peace Dollar design. The problem rears it's head when you actually try to assemble a collection. Peace Dollars are...
If there is any truth to the "CC grade bump" then that coin deserves MS64.
Agreed! I think I should have used the phrase "worthwhile numismatic value" in my post.
I agree that there are many collectors who rely too heavily on the TPGs. But I don't agree that having the TPG provide more information so that...
Other than the 1939-D, 1950-D, and the varieties, Jefferson Nickels don't have numismatic value in the circulated grades. This includes war...
I miss Mike, he hasn't posted in over 6 months.
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