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The way this explained to me by a PCGS grader was that you have to imagine the lines are like a river and water needs to flow from one end to the other without obstruction or a diversion. Looks prett… (View Post)

As you know, I’ve always loved that coin and I was thrilled when you landed it. Now that’s a coin where both the skin, AND the real grade actually supersede the assigned grade :p (View Post)

See, now this is a fascinating part about slug grading, or any pioneer for that matter. Your coin is the second year K-11 (the numbering system could use work, I know) type when they used the sharp r… (View Post)

I don’t find the minutia of coin manufacture to be particularly interesting, I’m more geared towards the history, stories, and finding the best eye appeal with as original surfaces and best eye appea… (View Post)

Im not sure if an acetone bath would help or hurt this one. The coin is riddled with what appears to be pvc and it looks to have progressed to the point where the surfaces may be permanently etched. … (View Post)