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To help everyone out, please realize that the 1916, and most of the 1917 issues, were intentionally struck with a matte finish, so you won’t see the frosty luster that you have on the later dates. Al… (View Post)

Nice report, glad you had a good time, and that you and your son got some new treasures to enjoy! (View Post)

I’ve had some grade out higher than expected AND was then charged the higher non-economy fee. Oddly enough (lol), when the grade comes back lower than expected, dropping it to the Economy level, no r… (View Post)

Thanks, yes, I saw your 62 guess as well, and you were probably along the same lines as Mark, who is generally pretty blunt lol! Frankly with this crowd I’m surprised no one guessed Details. It certa… (View Post)

I think you nailed it on all counts, Mr. Feld. I think the obverse was likely cleaned and was either retoned or expertly recolored. I acquired the coin early in my copper collecting days, when I was … (View Post)