Whoa, very cool one! I think this could be MS66 Rusted die or die break or something happening on the reverse, above STATES, OF, and the eagle's...
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Very nice one! I wonder if PCGS would give it an extra .5 if it were graded today. Great catch on the RPM.
And looks like my only 1930, though quite a lovely one at MS63FH [ATTACH] @robec, I love your images! Any thread on your photography...
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I think this is MS63. Gorgeous toning!
I highly recommend 'A Guide Book of United States Commemorative Coins' by Q. David Bowers. Check if your local library has a copy; definitely...
Thanks for the guesses, folks! Here's the reveal: [ATTACH] I agree with many of you that this coin looks a bit better than MS65. Regardless,...
I think it depends on the coin, but often I prefer the black fields.
I didn't connect the dots until I saw your comment; excellent point! I'd noticed how well struck the reverse was, especially the detail on the...
MS67?
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I've got 3x pricey wish list items. If I'm lucky, hoping to pick up one of them this year -- - 20th century MS64 or higher Liberty Head double...
I've always been a huge fan of Franklin halves and for the last ~2 years I've been working on a Linda Gail inspired set. I've of course been...
MS66
"Boy, I really overshot it with that 80.." https://www.nbc.com/saturday-night-live/video/the-census/2749920
Start here: www.vamworld.com/wiki/Peace_Dollar_VAMs With a really good loupe, start exploring your coin and narrowing down which characteristics...
Thinking MS63. Excellent detail and luster (as far as I can tell), just a handful of scrapes and dings presumably from spending years bagged in a...
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