Another thing I have noticed is refreshing candor in some of the descriptions. I have noticed several recent coin write-ups in which the PCGS- or NGC-graded MS coin is described as having signs of circulation, as below:
1858-C MS-62 (NGC).
Attractive orange-gold surfaces. Very sharply struck. Light evidence of circulation on both sides, but with much original mint lustre still remaining. A high level example.
<< <i>Is the color of the photo accurate, seems a little blue. >>
It didn't look that blue to me, it's actually a very dark brown (just this side of black) with light golden highlights. The color is even and pretty in hand.
<< <i>Another thing I have noticed is refreshing candor in some of the descriptions. I have noticed several recent coin write-ups in which the PCGS- or NGC-graded MS coin is described as having signs of circulation, as below:
1858-C MS-62 (NGC).
Attractive orange-gold surfaces. Very sharply struck. Light evidence of circulation on both sides, but with much original mint lustre still remaining. A high level example. >>
I remember when AU used to start below 60.............. TD
Numismatist. 50 year member ANA. Winner of four ANA Heath Literary Awards; three Wayte and Olga Raymond Literary Awards; Numismatist of the Year Award 2009, and Lifetime Achievement Award 2020. Winner numerous NLG Literary Awards.
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Betts medals, colonial coins, US Mint medals, foreign coins found in early America, and other numismatic Americana
<< <i>That coin is spectacular in hand -- the photographs do not do it justice. >>
Is the color of the photo accurate, seems a little blue.
BTW, John, can you just send it over?
1858-C MS-62 (NGC).
Attractive orange-gold surfaces. Very sharply struck. Light evidence of circulation on both sides, but with much original mint lustre still remaining. A high level example.
<< <i>Is the color of the photo accurate, seems a little blue. >>
It didn't look that blue to me, it's actually a very dark brown (just this side of black) with light golden highlights. The color is even and pretty in hand.
Betts medals, colonial coins, US Mint medals, foreign coins found in early America, and other numismatic Americana
Doggedly collecting coins of the Central American Republic.
Visit the Society of US Pattern Collectors at USPatterns.com.
<< <i>Another thing I have noticed is refreshing candor in some of the descriptions. I have noticed several recent coin write-ups in which the PCGS- or NGC-graded MS coin is described as having signs of circulation, as below:
1858-C MS-62 (NGC).
Attractive orange-gold surfaces. Very sharply struck. Light evidence of circulation on both sides, but with much original mint lustre still remaining. A high level example. >>
I remember when AU used to start below 60..............
TD
Tom - It still does, but only when buying.
Doggedly collecting coins of the Central American Republic.
Visit the Society of US Pattern Collectors at USPatterns.com.
Amen to that.....
<< <i>I remember when AU used to start below 60..............
Tom - It still does, but only when buying. >>
Amen to that, too.