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I never even implied that all rare coins are required to have provenances. All I’ve been saying is that this is an unusual situation for such a famous rarity, and that some of us find it puzzling. Eq… (View Post)

Next questions…😉 Suppose the provenance information was thrown away, what do you think the chances are that the coin was previously in one or more public auctions but couldn’t be traced/matched? And … (View Post)

Even under your hypothetical scenario, wouldn’t you expect a bankable provenance history at or prior to the time the coin was obtained by Mr. Stack? (View Post)

Often, wheel marks are difficult to detect unless the coin is held at just the right angle under good light. Consequently, in many cases they’re impossible to see just from an image. (View Post)

Alex, whatever the skill of the grader, he/she can see and assess coins better in hand than in images. It shouldn’t even be a question. Edited to add: In-hand grading adds a significant advantage and… (View Post)