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Coinbuf

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  1. Coinbuf
    The only know it all is you, practically every post you have made has had at least one experienced member provide you with feedback on what you got wrong, yet you reply with attacks, insults and insist that you and you alone are correct. And the bad look here is the constant misinformation that you are spreading, which is a bad look for you and NGC.
  2. Coinbuf
    No worries, as I said not all the info was wrong just that it is not all correct either. Sorry that I cannot help with your questions, I do not collect ancients and have no experience with that service at NGC.
  3. Coinbuf
    @aleccomix Some of the information in this post is false and I would caution against putting too much faith in this person, he just showed up recently and has been posting a fair amount of misinformation. TPG's do in fact grade coins higher if they feel the look of the coin (including any toning) enhances the eye appeal portion of the grade. Typically, this is only one grade point but there is no definitive formula or number of grade points that a coin might be bumped for eye appeal when graded.
  4. Coinbuf
    Cleaning is not an all or nothing event, it exists on a continuum from the most mild and gentile of methods that require a highly trained eye to detect to the painfully obvious. Cleaning or brushing of coins was considered as a positive and done regularly by collectors for years. As such coinage from this time frame have been exposed to many forms of cleanings, thus the TPGs and collecting community as a whole are somewhat more forgiving of those gently cleaned coins. Especially when the coin has begun the process of retoning and the tone has a pleasing and quazi original look. Right or wrong it is true that 18th and 19th century coins do get some leeway in this area that would not be given to 21st century coinage.
  5. Coinbuf
    Better eyes might help, but actual knowledge is what is needed here. To the op, your coin most likely was cleaned at some time in the past, just not harshly as wrongly suggested by an unknowledgeable poster. From your photos I see no reason it would not grade in the XF perhaps even AU range, in hand I might have a different opinion.
  6. Coinbuf
    Just common circulation damage and corrosion.
  7. Coinbuf
    To the op, and anyone else reading this thread or replies from @Mike Meenderink, I would caution you on accepting any of his advice. So far he has offered more wrong advice than correct.
  8. Coinbuf
    Yes, as already noted above you are correct that this is a small date. But if you think you have the ever elusive copper small date then biased on what I see that would be incorrect, it has the appearance of a zinc plated coin.
  9. Coinbuf
    Well you are a touch closer after I lost all those CAC bonus points, and while I'm fairly comfy at the moment I do have an iron or two in the fire.
  10. Coinbuf
    It sounds like you already know you have a problem coin, you are blaming the TPG before you even send the coin in and get the result.
  11. Coinbuf
    Sounds like a very nice addition.
  12. Coinbuf
    Its not really that this is just for photos Jim, just that not all the members view this thread so the main forum will give your inquiry a better chance of being seen and better participation.
  13. Coinbuf
    I would avoid Littleton and Ampex, imo their prices are retail+ or higher. For slabbed/certified copper cents, two cent pieces, and buffalo nickels I highly recommend AngelDees. Link Andy does tend to focus on the high grade coins (as most dealers seem to) but he does have some select lower circulated graded coins too. He is one of the top Lincoln specialist dealers that I know. For raw coins if you can find a local dealer that you like and trust I have found that to be good source in the past.
  14. Coinbuf
    Anything is possible, remember that with the passing of Mr. Lange and the retirement of Mr. Salzberg there is new leadership at NGC. It is not clear what that new leadership wants or has plans (if any) for the NGC registry. I just hope that they don't make changes just for the sake of making changes, although that is sort of how this recent change feels.
  15. Coinbuf
    I've never collected half cents myself other than a couple of type examples. So I have never studied the pops or the coins in enough detail to even begin to answer your question. Just a suggestion, a subject like this would get far more attention if posted as a new thread in the US coin section rather than buried in the copper thread.
  16. Coinbuf
    Funny, you don't enjoy the opinions of others here about your coins but sure are free to give others your opinion solicited or not.
  17. Coinbuf
    That is an interesting overdate for sure. I'm not seeing any luster on the coin in your op so that would rule out any grade over XF45 imo. Is it worth it, well that really depends on what you want it graded and slabbed for. If you want it for a registry set or because you plan to resell the coin then it may be worth it to you to spend the funds and have it graded. I would simply put the coin into a cost effective holder like a kointaine and enjoy the coin for what it is as it is.
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  19. Coinbuf
    Well someone in this thread sure is triggered.
  20. Coinbuf
    Opps yes you are correct, was shooting some Morgan dollar photos and had that on the brain.
  21. Coinbuf
    Welcome to the forum, it could be a magicians coin. That is a coin where the coin is split apart and the center hollowed out so that the two pieces can then be placed back together. In this case a trade dollar obv with a seated dollar rev, not saying that is what you have but it could be.
  22. Coinbuf
    Welcome to the forum, that looks like a very nice coin congrats on the addition to your collection.
  23. Coinbuf
    This is common on the Lincoln cent series as there wasn't always enough metal flow for those elements to strike up fully. See the overlay I have posted below (curtesy of Maddieclashes.com). Notice how the shoulder of Lincoln's bust is opposite the O of one and close to the EPLU on the reverse, because the shoulder of the bust is a high point of the obverse it can rob the reverse of proper metal flow during striking. This is a common and well-known effect and is not an error, time in circulation has exacerbated the look.
  24. Coinbuf
    Perhaps you can provide some proof of these coins "going for astronomical prices", making statements like this without providing any proof of your statement is meaningless, I've collected Lincoln cents for decades and am not aware of any large volumes of common circulated coins like those in your op having any significant value.
  25. Coinbuf
    This appears to be a political move rather than one designed to enhance the registry or collectors. As some may be aware most of the long-term high-level leadership at NGC have passed away or are no longer with the company. With the leadership changes has come a different mindset in regard to the registry and collectors in general and a clear shift in how NGC now perceives CAC and CAC grading as a threat to their business. CAC approved coins sell for more in the marketplace in a very high percentage of sales, the NGC registry awards points that generally equate to current market (and guide) pricing. So awarding extra points for CAC approved coins was perfectly logical, imo. While I expect it should be clear that I'm not a fan of this change, it is not the end of the world. But it makes me wonder what is coming next.