Lets see if we can break down the coins pictured. If I am wrong then I am sure someone or many will correct me. This one I see as maybe a clogged...
As you know I am more of a technical grader than an Eye Appeal grader. There are areas in the spots that I would call too heavy/thick. But, with...
I completely agree I had remembered this coin from the last time I was in there. And I thought then that it was way too high. When he showed it to...
What is considered a monster then? I had wondered if I miss spoke.
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Yeah, it's not going to be a pocket piece. LOL
Thanks @ToughCOINS Yeah, the reverse is distracting. It really is too bad that those spots were allowed to get that bad.
A full dip on the coin would ruin it. The dark spots have already eaten some of the original surface. They will stand out if the coin was...
I wonder if Verdi-care would help any? Inspector this coin does look dark and is, except it is very Brilliant on hand and catches your eye. Those...
I was looking at that crack again, I wonder if in hand it might actually connect to the A. The one that runs from the rim thru the U to the N and...
I picked this one up yesterday for what I thought was a descent price considering the dealer is always above book. Any and all opinions of the...
Well, it's not our fault. LOL 44's can be a real challenge. If a person looked at the DDO's for the year, they look quite a bit like the one...
I think it is still a narrow rim. The 1 in the date should almost be touching. Clearer photos might help.
Thats a die crack, Die stage and die cracks are definitely considered when these are graded. The 68 is definitely a sharper looking coin. The...
That is the exposed zinc corroding. Common with modern Zlincolns.
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How about some full size photos? The clues are in the rest of the die characteristics.
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I wish the Market was still that way, we have only the fruit to bear from a TPG's bottom line. And that for the top 2 is gradeflation. Wish...
Here are the varieties for the 1887 IHC. Maybe you can find a match. Definitive Reference For Indian Cent Die Varieties (indiancentvarieties.com)
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