Cleaning vs Conservation... I recommend everyone go to the NCS site and read The Conservation of Coins - A Buyer's Guide, here is the link......
That is a nice Morgan and from what I can see, or can't see... it should be a MS64 easy. :smile
This error would be the untimate coin for me :) [IMG]
1958 Franklin Obverse on a Walking Liberty Reverse in MS67 or better!
Goes to show how crazy things can go on Ebay. I wouldn't pay that price if it was original. :)
I am backing off on most coins to get serious about another set of Franklin Halves in PCGS MS65. That's about it for now :)
Some of my picks for future increases in value... 1946 to 1964 and 1996W Roosevelt Dimes in MS66FT, MS67 or better. Large Cents in EF are...
Thanks everyone for the input so far. Here is a closeup of the face... [IMG]
Have you ever pulled a coin from a MINT SET with die polish lines only visible under magnification? I pulled a 1962 Franklin and sent it to be...
Who believes in MS70 and PF70 grades?
The ANA adopted the Sheldon Scale prior to any published books. Even prior to the First Edition of the Official ANA Grading Standards in 1977. In...
Be back later!
I have higher standards for grading coins and it's not possible for me to accept any less. I don't believe a coin can Grade MS64 with nicks on the...
MARKET - means this coin is not a true MS64 according to the ANA Standards or my standards. I don't own and would never buy or sell a coin like...
Example... Hope I don't offend anyone with my posts to these boards. I like to make new/young collectors research and become award of important...
I can remember when a person would send coins to ANACS and when graded and returned, you'd have a photo of the two sides of the coin. The coin was...
I am curious as to how many people believe in the use of Market Grading. I see market grading as a way for the big corporations to overgrade...
This may seem a little extreme to some people but here goes... I put all of my raw coins in 2x2's which are stapled on four sides and inserted...
I just noticed what appear to be scratches at the top of the obverse. Does this coin show scratches over both sides? If so, change my grade to...
Seems to have a lot of detail so I'd say AU58 and $18-$20 for the value. BCA :)
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