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Re: May I please get a details grade on this spiked chin 1804 half cent
Commercial XF or EAC VF30, harshly cleaned. The EAC Grading Guide is available here: https://eacs.org/wp-content/uploads/grading-guide-book-eac-web-version.pdf Check out pages 33 to 35 for grading of… (View Post)1 -
Re: Well, I sure wasn't expecting that!
I downloaded the PCGS photo, EFFING AMAZING ORGINAL COIN. Horrendous strike, with a full head and left nipple. Holy Crapola, the only reason I can see that this didn't 3 or 4 is possibly toning-… (View Post)1 -
Re: NEWP - A Dream Coin Acquisition (For Me) - 1910 Proof Nickel - New Images and Comments Years Later
Very nice coin, not sure why PCGS did not CAM this. The rev is a little weak on contrast, but it still should have. The reason 1910 on PLNs look so nice is the mint switched to sandblasting the dies … (View Post)2 -
Re: 1804 Restrike Dollar Article Published in StacksBowers Catalog
Agree 100%. Grading via photos is problematic, especially the eye-appeal and color attributes. The major auction houses do a pretty good job of not over-representing the coin, but I'd be very le… (View Post)1 -
Re: Please don't rob my house!
I have a large pew pew (at least my wife lies that I do). But, I prefer a sawed-off 12 gauge with a really noisy rack. Every bad guy knows the sound of a shotgun being racked. I strongly suggest an o… (View Post)5
