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This is neither just wear from being used and in pockets.

10 -4 0n that grade the abrasions on the obverse killed her   too bad because the rev is very appealing. 

these are both circulated buffs.  Good keepers for a folder or Dansco.

On 10/18/2020 at 4:51 PM, VKurtB said:

DIGITAL magnification

= DISTORTION 

looks good to me.  does it have clear delineation on the curl of the 9? other than that it looks good.

First thing to do is to get a RED BOOK.  Second is to get a Grading guide.  something like PhotoGrade  or some other grading guide.  There are plenty online with pictures.  Be very carful of the areas that are of most important for that coin.  then have fun looking through the lot.  Sort the ones you think are the best and ask a reputable coin dealer.

32 minutes ago, Modwriter said:

Will a TPG look for a error coin on submission if it isn't noted on the sub form?

IF it is a DDO or DDR ANACS will find it!!! buwhahaha

2 minutes ago, VKurtB said:

watching CNN

Glad to say I am not a CNN watcher..  I think it is run by Jane Fonda...  sorry not a fan......  and these people need to get over there fear of the dark!! we have protected  them and will continue to even if they didn't like it. with 5 of our family serving in one branch or the other. they can sleep safely.

8 minutes ago, VKurtB said:

If there is enough in the way of competitive exhibiting,

Yes there are plenty of exhibits.  the convention center they use "Orange County Convention Center"  is probably a good 1,000 sq ft of exabits.   with the U. S. Mint taking another good 200 and then you have the kids where they can pan for gold.  1500 dealers http://www.funtopics.com/index.html 

 Oh hahaha  sorry we are from across the river  on the 431 side of the lake you may not want to be around the like of us.  good thing you are bringing your cleaning supply's!

1 hour ago, VKurtB said:

It will be a doable drive from Huntsville, Alabama. I'm as good as there.

AWSOME!!  I just got back for Huntsville... yes it is an easy trip, I used to live there.  My little brother still lives up there.   600 tables of numismatic bliss.  i roam the floor then can usually be found hanging out at Andy Skrabalak's table.  he has some of the finest small change around 1c, 2c, 3c, and 5c around. 

On 10/8/2020 at 4:50 PM, Modwriter said:

Can't wait til they have a coin show here in Southern California after this virus is over.

From what I see on the website the F.U.N. Show is still on!!!!! Can't wait to hit the floor!  Jan 7 - 10  Not so sure how they are going to be able to adhere to all of the social distancing rules??  it should be interesting.

The coinbuf answer is the best!  it is only worth face value and it cant even get a gumball anymore  

Yes i have just had mine posted that was delivered on the 26th.

Yes Sir that is "Body Bag" Material sorry

WAIT DONT LEAVE MODWRITER!!!!!  I kind of enjoy the banter and not for once take it seriously. Everyone has an opinion and should feel free to express it the way they wish.  that is what make the hobby fun.  i say MS 65 you say 66.  and we debate the merits.  it shouldn't hurt anyone's feelings even the experts get it wrong every now and then. 

I Think this came for the Home Shopping Network??  J/K  but it sounds like some of the they hawk.  "LAST ONE"  "Sure to Triple in price"  ....... 

I do like the Sacagawea gold dollar series and i have most of them not thinking they are going to be worth much i have just collected them in an Eagle binder with their 2X2 snap lock holders.  they look really good against the black holder and make a nice presentation. the series isn't very popular but the "golden" dollar has some nice looking coins.

Rdietrick you need to find those coins that grab you.  Just building an MS set or a proof set of coins may not make you happy about your collection.  I for one have collected most of the series since i was a boy in the old blue folders.  I have most circulation strikes back to the late 1800's  I am particularly proud of the fact that i have all of the half dollars back to the 1902. Since I am fond of nickels I have mot of those back to the shield series. So my old Whitman folders provide me more joy then all of my slab Morgan's, Peace, Buffalos, and Indians.  So in essence pick something that you like and start there. Learn about the series and have fun;.

none that i have heard of but that does not look like a DD  it looks like damage to me

by the description it could be a brass small date.  it should be around 3.11 grams.. its a good find if it is.

Who cares about the cent is worth...........The time with your dad on this project is priceless!

  This is a good example of a 63

19 hours ago, Just Bob said:

Is your grade based on a written grading guide, or is this your personal standard?

Bob that is just how i see it.  In My opinion a clean coin should always be dropped by 2 grades.  but you know what they say about opinions   I would not buy a problem coin even if it was a rarity.

WOW this has to be one of the worst Franklin's i have see being called UNK .....looks about 3 days worth of growth on his checks.  His jacket has very harsh bag marks.  the bell looks like it has been hit with a hatchet.  the date looks like someone hit it with a weed eater........ XF at best.