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Re: How much does the grading company slab add to a coin vs raw in the same grade?
The very broad general answer to your question is "Yes, slabbing does add value". People wouldn't be all crazy about slabbing if this were not true. How much? This depends on a broad range … (View Post)3 -
Re: Byzantine coin collection
That last one is Roman, not Byzantine. Emperor Hadrian, I believe. (View Post)1 -
Re: Has anyone heard of Asset Services grading?
Asset Services Inc was not, technically, a grading company. It was a coin dealership, specializing in selling "portfolios" of coins to numismatically ignorant investors. Their grade is ther… (View Post)3 -
Re: Opinions Wanted On WLH; PVC? Verdigris? Other?
Just remember, green is not the natural colour of raw metal. If it's "green", then that green-ness had to come from somewhere, and unless you're in the habit of crushing fresh plant leaves … (View Post)2 -
Re: How to tell if coin is artificially toned?
The designations "artificial" and "natural" are largely meaningless when it comes to chemical processes that are identical. Consider the following scenarios: Scenario 1: Grandma b… (View Post)7