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I consider the actual sticker business as 4 (or 4th) party grading. The concept of 3rd party grading was always thought of as the opinions of the buyer (1), the seller (2) and the grading company (3)… (View Post)

@WildWestHalfDollars That is what is considered the "Overton" manual, 4th Edition. I think it is essential to have a 3rd, 4th or 5th Edition, so yes ... that is an important reference. FWIW… (View Post)

@EASilver has a good list that breaks down the 10 "sub-types" of the Capped Bust Half Dollar Dies used for the 1807-1836 Open Collar (Lettered Edge) series. Edgar Souders discusses these in… (View Post)

Almost a year after joining and an EPIC first post! Gorgeous looking Busties! (View Post)

My guess was 62/3, now 64+, and probably a good shot at 5 on the @Skyman coin. If the color pops like the image, that is a fantastic coin. Well, it appears to be a fantastic coin no matter. (View Post)