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That D in United looks like it was never formed which leads me to think casting. If it was plated the D would be complete but coated. Unless it was damaged there prior to plating. I'd take a clo… (View Post)

They are trying to cut into that 4th headwind and phase out CAC stickering, just slowly. We have seen CAC stickering stop accepting new members and stickering prices have gone up. To pull the plug co… (View Post)

Not to go too far off topic, but NGC, while offering a valid opinion, does not guarantee the authenticity of ancients: "NGC Ancients is committed to grading only genuine coins, but it does not g… (View Post)

The sticker doesn't mean much with regards to grade here. It's more likely CAC stickered it because they wanted their name tied to this famous coin. If PCGS called it MS67 it would still ge… (View Post)

I think you can grade better than you give yourself credit for Steve. Ultimately you are still grading the coin, just with the benefit of added input from all the resources you mention. (View Post)