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1812 Bust half dollar… Is this a generous grade or really just a mechanical error?
I put this at VF25, at best. The grade is so far off that it makes me think this could be a mechanical error. Am I missing something? PS: I do not own this coin; it recently sold on eBay. (View Post)1 -
Re: Why did a 1893-S dollar NGC authentic self for 19 200$?
That price isn't too surprising. Why do you believe it "makes no sense at all" that it sold for $19.2k? CDN bid in AU50 is $22,800, and that coin appears to have AU+ detail. (View Post)2 -
Re: Couldn't resist this Rattler Large Cent....show me your couldn't resist Rattlers
Great coin! It's almost certainly undergraded, but I tend to prefer a 63 in a "rattler" over a 64 in a new-generation holder. Thanks for sharing. (View Post)3 -
Re: Crossover upgrade question.
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)2 -
Re: Grade revealed - One more Morgan from the Meghrig album, Guess the Grade
FWIW, I was thinking 62 shot 63. I went with 63 because the strike is excellent for an O mint, and thought it deserved a grade bump for that. But, I think the reason for 61 by PCGS is subdued luster … (View Post)2
