BustHalfBrian ✭✭✭✭

Nice 1875 I.D.A. cent. I've always liked the story behind that one. To get the variety noted on the holder, you need to request PCGS variety attribution, for which a fee must be paid. It's just one a… (View Post)

I don’t have my Overton book handy, but looking at CoinFacts photos through my iPhone of the 12 varieties for this date, it looks like it’s most likely O-103. As far as what makes this die marriage s… (View Post)

I think it’s a low-end MS63. Lots of abrasions on the obverse hold it back. The strike is excellent, though, and I’m sure the luster is as well. (View Post)

Cool bogus bust! This is actually the very last CCCBH in Davignon's book, and is listed as "very scarce". Images c/o cccbhcc.com (View Post)

It happens. It depends on the series, denomination, composition etc since NGC is more conservative than PCGS in some categories, and more lenient in others. A few years ago, I had a raw 90-CC dollar … (View Post)