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Well, yes to all that, but this is a stunningly attractive coin that transcends the wear and the grade. I mean, sometimes “grading” just seems an...
My local dealer sent some Roosevelt’s for grading and they came back as Details - Wheel Mark. I looked at them and saw a bright shiny spot that...
The one I had also had the distinguishing die crack. [ATTACH]
I am not seeing the “brown” part of the red-brown designation on these. They are certainly on the red end of the scale…
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I appreciate the way you succinctly explained how and why later die states have more luster than early die states. I’ve occasionally asserted...
While I am not ready to answer all the questions, I like artificial toning if well done. I bought a set of 25 Roosevelt proofs for 11 cents each...
I am confused. What process could clean a coin with this incredible precision around the stars and date, even within the closed shapes? The...
I’m running out of these! [ATTACH]
Quite true. And the second is a much better strike overall, while being worse in the steps. It shows the variation that business strikes can have....
Another set for comparison. Two Business, then proof. The first business strike has a remarkable resemblance to the OP’s coin. Notice the weakness...
Another example, ungraded. [ATTACH]
Wow! Did you send that in yourself or buy it graded? The holder looks as pristine as the coin. Also, that’s a great photo. That nickel jumps off...
Thanks, @BadThad. I also picked up another 1953, so I am getting pretty solid on the 50-55 P's now. Both my recent 1953's show a little doubling...
OK, I think I've found my 1954. There are very few graded above MS66, which makes me very happy with this raw coin from eBay. [ATTACH] Full...
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