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The simple answer is yes. In US coins like Morgan dollars where the notion of PL/DMPL is more established and institutionalized, those coins will sell at a price equivalent to 1-2 grades higher. A MS… (View Post)

I am an avid collector of German Empire coins. In my experience, it is extremely rare to find an Empire coin that would be deemed "PL" by PCGS. NGC appears to give the designation a little … (View Post)

I don't think there are any age benchmarks in this hobby. There have been many nice collections assembled and dispersed anonymously. Recognition isn't for everyone. For others, the sense of community… (View Post)

There is a general trajectory collectors follow. They tend to start small with what they can afford, and move onto bigger and better things as their budget allows. I am still on small and medium size… (View Post)

Another important point is that a coin's patina and "skin" will look significantly different based on what it's made of, how it's made, and how it is stored. Proofs develop different patina… (View Post)