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Re: Should there be AU59 and AU59+ grades?
What we need is to uncouple surface quality from wear. PCGS already uses 18 points for MS coins that really just reflects the preservation of the surface, it's just an artifact of the Sheldon scale t… (View Post)1 -
Re: Opinions please on the grade for this 1934 S Dollar
If it has rub then it's a 58, regardless of how nice it looks. It may deserve a + depending on its appearance but that's it. I don't see any wear on that trueview, but in-hand inspection would be req… (View Post)3 -
Re: New here need help I have a 1807 capped bust half on reverse 1817 capped bust
Fortunately both sides are fake, so at least they didn't bastardize real coins. (View Post)3 -
Re: You've got half a million to buy a US coin.....
It would be a toss up between the 1794 dollar and another coin that has always fascinated me, the 1796 no stars quarter eagle. I think it would have to be the dollar though. (View Post)10 -
Re: What Grade Would You Give to This Bust Half? Grade Posted.....
55 or 58. There seems to be clear wear on the bust, cap, and the facing wing. Still has a lot of nice luster so I'll put it at 58, too much wear for an MS holder though. (View Post)2