The Russians already have the Barney Ruble.
Great thread! I've been contemplating building a custom coin storage cabinet and was curious as to how various types of wood and finishes would...
So sad that I've learned a lot from you and other commentators on this post. I guess I'm just arrogant.
Great Collections auction archive has a number of details graded 1794 cents listed. Assuming yours would be XF details then I would expect you'd...
If lack of luster is a criterion for knocking a very clean coin down a notch or two explain why toning isn't treated as a negative as well.
The marks in the field on the reverse near the ER in AMERICA would be the only thing I see keeping it from a 68. Of course, two photos can be...
Devices and fields very clean and full split bands. I will guess MS 67 FSB
I sent a friend's half eagle to NGC expecting a MS 62/63 grade due to some contact marks on the obverse. Otherwise the coin had excellent luster...
I I can't differentiate between my real and imaginary friends. However both are integral parts of my life.
I'm an imaginary coin expert.
To me the upper part of the reverse looks corroded. Again, with a coin like that I could give a rats donkey what the TPGs say.
I agree that the corrosion will keep this nice coin from getting a straight grade. I'd be happy to have it in my collection. Even in a details...
Need to add Beano to the minting process.
Therein lies the hypocracy of the TPGs and their conservation services.
My question would be if you dipped the coin exactly the way PCGS did and then submitted it, would they have straight graded it?
I'm surprised someone didn't buy a gun and then used it to take the S-G.
It depends on how much money you want to gamble with.
I guess I moved away before all of that sin. I do remember that eating at Runzas gave me the Runzas once. The best prime rib I ever had was at a...
I wouldn't knock Nebraska that much. Back in the 80's I worked for a contractor at Offutt AFB. I thought that Omaha was a nice city. There are...
Nice way to supplement your coin budget.
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