MS64 PL While it is impossible to evaluate PL from photos, the devices look very frosty so I'm guessing it is PL. As for the grade, I think it...
Look again!
For all those following another recent thread, I guess those aren't planchet striations either.:rolleyes: Beautiful coin btw,
It that narrow example of using one photo from a book, you are right. But if you want to compare photographic examples within a grade or across...
The quality of digital photography these days is outstanding. There is no reason that you can't accurately assess the surface preservation,...
I started buying toned Morgans in 2002 but I didn't start actively selling my collection until 2012. In the last 3 years I have sold hundreds of...
Agreed, if the reverse holder the coin and the toning on the reverse is spectacular, then the collector won't care. Here is a four figure example...
I've seen worse! [IMG] And I had this exact same 4 page argument on this forum 3 years ago. Anyone interested in reading my opinion on the...
Did you guys seriously just spend 4 pages arguing over a coin that has roller marks?
The toning on your coin is very nice and the emerald green color is one that toning enthusiasts will pay big money for. The only problem is that...
Morgandude was the only person who thought this coin would sell for that much money. I pride myself on being able to evaluate toned coins and...
Tommy, I think that date is right, but I don't really collect Jeffersons past 1964 so I never really paid that much attention.
Omg, those photos are terrible. I seriously need to do an updated thread on the full step designation with better photos. In the mean time, I...
In my experience, the *+ combination does not add that much value to the coin even in a registry quality situation. I purchased this war nickel...
I use a camera, not a scanner.
No, MS70 coin cleaner causes blue and violet toning on copper coins. This is a well documented fact. There are some spectacular blue toned proof...
It looks artificial but I think it is attractive and would have no problem including that coin in an album collection as long as I could get it...
I could make that coin look like a superstar in 30 seconds! If he wants, I will photograph his coin for him for free, all he has to do is pay for...
There is a lot going on with this coin, most of which can be ignored. The price difference between an 1881-S MS63 & MS64 is about $15 so the...
While it is impossible to compete with the big money and extremely difficult to break into the top 3 spots in any series, there are other ways to...
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