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The reverse of 78 Morgans show wear on the obverse more obviously than they do on the reverse because the eagle's breast is flat, so having only the obverse look AU is definitely possible. The revers… (View Post)

Cool variety. I'd have to see it in hand to comment on the grading aspect of the coin. (View Post)

"Cartwheel effect" isn't an attribute assigned to a coin as part of a grade. It's merely an observation of how the luster "spins" around on the coin when it's titled in the light. (View Post)

The most recent for which I have a picture of the edge was Clinton's 2nd inauguration, and that's MAC. I have a picture of the GWB inaugural medal, the first to be produced enameled, but not the edge… (View Post)

I think since at least JFK they've all been done exclusively by Medallic Art Co., and with only one design. Jimmy Hayes is putting a book together on the inaugural medals. Over 700 pages, and I shot … (View Post)