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@ricko - The grade IS compromised by the rarity. I've seen it and the Smithsonian coins in-hand. It's conceivable that some would overvalue the lustre, as al the 29-33 issues have frost ric… (View Post)

100% on the money. I got the story from one of my early mentors, Mike Kliman, who attended the sale with Abe Kossoff, his father-in-law. And the intended result was achieved. The whole sale was rigge… (View Post)

Greg Cohen used to curate and organize these sales. That's been his role in previous sales in this price domain. He's said he loves having "no-brainers" to sell to collectors. Lau… (View Post)

JA and I have have had a couple of discussions about ANACS toning. Then I quit. He very rarely finds it acceptable. A really difficult date in unc. I bought a (semi-muted/semi-flashy/70% likely natur… (View Post)

If this is the Benson coin, it was bought in that sale by Martin Paul. (View Post)