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I appreciate all the comments. It seems the majority opinion is that luster quality may have limited the grade. The PCGS video series discusses the 4 factors considered in grading: Surface Preservati… (View Post)

I purchased this a couple of years ago. I have never understood why the coin earned such a low grade. The obverse strike is somewhat weak, but none of the other factors would seem to be a problem. I … (View Post)

As a side note, the delivery of this coin was incredibly fast. It was listed on eBay as free shipping from North Carolina. I made the purchase on 5/26 at about 6:30 AM Houston time using PayPal. It w… (View Post)

I decided to pick this example up off of Ebay this week at what I considered a very reasonable price. This variety is rare and does not come to market very often. I feel this example has exceptional … (View Post)

I have always been impressed with the look of the Lincoln Matte Proofs. I think this one from my collection is the most photogenic. It is a PCGS PR66RB with CAC. (View Post)