I think a stronger argument is why is it not a 64+ or even a 65? Survey the vast number of copper coins graded MS64 and the numerous bag marks,...
I guess I'm a little confused, is the argument the coin is over graded or undergraded? Because the dent (I doubt very much it's a scratch) is...
Good read - http://numismaster.com/ta/numis/Article.jsp?ArticleId=9820
Yeah, machine doubling, unfortunately. Here's an example of MD that really through me due to the fact it was only on the mint mark. I thought...
Yeah, it's pretty clear someone in the Carson City mint was making these coins on purpose. Nevertheless, they are very cool and would make a nice...
Well, I suppose then you wouldn't want to hear that I found this coin in a bag of circ dimes that I purchased as general melt silver, huh? You...
Here's an interesting DDO for ya all - [IMG] [IMG] [IMG] While DDO's from the CC mint aren't all that rare (and are believed to be made...
Now having seen the reverse, I'm convinced a 64 is an appropriate grade. While it's very temping to second guess NGC or PCGS, more often than not,...
Proof coins from back in the day were a whole other beast than proofs today. These old proofs were often housed in coin drawers, hence the reason...
I'm thinking the scratch (dent) is why it's only a 64, the rest of the coin looks fairly clean (from what I can see). MS64 designation allows for...
Here's one you don't see very often - P/P/P TDR [IMG] [IMG] [IMG]
Same as the early days of slabbed US coins, collectors hated the slabs, claimed they were worthless and often busted them out. Yet today slabbed...
I agree with everything said, but there clearly are solid buyers of slabbed ancients willing to shell out good money for graded ancients. And...
I've an interesting experience with an ancient and am wondering if this is normal in the world of ancients or a one-off and not something that's...
Whelp, good news! I submitted this dime to NGC and the grade is in - MS62 w/ attribution making this the 2nd known mint state example of this...
I'm going against the grain and agree with PCGS, the obverse looks to be improperly cleaned (ie - polished).
Since these are not copper coins, I would suggest EZest. However, unless you take precautions on the rinse, you'll end up with additional problems...
That's a bit disconcerting...
Yeah, I rolled the dice, especially not having the obv imaged. That said, I think it's a solid 65. 64's are much uglier when it comes to CAM/DCAM
Your example also shows the effect of not being completely on top of the coin and/or not using a very small aperture. By this I mean a segment of...
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