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That's somewhat scruffy. (View Post)

I don't think CAC is necessarily standing behind this coin being orig of Proof manufacture rather than as an authentic 1841 little princess. Because it probably doesn't matter a ton (at least to me) … (View Post)

Was this once a "good delivery" gold bar, stamped by a well-recognized major maker? They have high tech, non destructive metal testers today to prevent having to drill into them....such as … (View Post)

The term "impaired" proof is sort of a misnomer imo. Been that way for decades though. No coin is impaired if it just has normal wear and tear from handling and/or circulation. It happens. … (View Post)

Don't really like either. Marks, toning streaks, weakish strikes, shiny high points or luster scrapes/breaks, etc. But one thing seems obvious. Those coins aren't 8 grading points apart. So the AU55 … (View Post)