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Re: Early Gold Alteration-Conclusion
The difference here is thin hairlines vs. deep adjustment marks IMO. The deeper the gash, the harder it is to hide with angles. Granted, I can't know for sure, but I don't believe the lighting is cau… (View Post)2 -
Re: Early Gold Alteration-Conclusion
In this case, I'd agree with the market saying it's a strong 55 (thus agreeing with the specialists in the series). I will always trust a specialist over a TPG opinion, to include CAC. (View Post)2 -
Re: Early Gold Alteration-Conclusion
I remember seeing that coin you mentioned (green to gold). Also made me shake my head, it looked fine with the green but the gold didn't fit. As to this coin - grading inconsistency is a real thing. … (View Post)8 -
Re: Closed
I’d argue some Proofs aren’t fully struck. (View Post)3 -
Re: 1866 $20 MS64 DMPL - Endeavor Metals
This coin was previously a NGC MS64 Star DPL CAC. It comes from the die pair that struck J-549, which evidently was later used to make business strikes. (View Post)4
