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First one decent, frosty original 61/62. Second one a dipped out mid range AU. I'd pick door number 1. Both are presentable examples for their grades. I don't see any real problems for a CC. (View Post)

The price of gold is the biggest driver. But other inputs include the ever-increasing pops on the gold coins as they filter in from around the world and from formerly strong hands and hoarders. The i… (View Post)

Always look closely at any grade for any coin you are considering. But, for AU 50/53's and MS 60/61/62 I scrutinize a lot closer. These are coins that are often XF's and AU's respectiv… (View Post)

Everything about the holder, the gold, the history, etc. has been stated. I'll comment just on the coin. Pretty scruffy imo for a MS62. I'd grade it 61. There are much better out there in P… (View Post)

Colorful and interesting.......striking and eye-catching. Too many BTW's are drab, mottled brown and silver hues. Do not see it as hideous, horrible, ugly, or vomitous (HHUV). (View Post)