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Everything posted by physics-fan3.14
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No, absolutely not - because it is not a DDR. That is strike doubling. Almost all hammered coins were hit more than once (or, had hammer bounce, giving a faint second impression). The very idea of a "hub doubled" coin implies machine produced coinage, with hubs and dies. A DDR requires a second impression of the hub on the die with some rotation - and that's not how coins were made at this time. Each die was individually crafted. There was no such thing as a hub - and so there was no such thing as a DDR. Now, there are many known varieties where the die was changed to alter an element, such as a date change where the remnants of the old date were not completely eradicated, or a letter was punched wrong and then repunched (sometimes with a different letter). You get an A over E variety, for example, or a 7 over 4. Those are usually recognized if they are well known enough.
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Why Are Some Asking Prices Moronic ??
physics-fan3.14 replied to GoldFinger1969's topic in US, World, and Ancient Coins
The color on that coin is absolutely magnificent, and I'll bet the luster will blow you away when you see it in hand. It is a *very* attractive coin, worth a premium. -
So who is up for the new NGC airview holder?
physics-fan3.14 replied to Coinbuf's topic in US, World, and Ancient Coins
I'm not entirely sure I understand how this holder works. So are there 2 films that are in contact with the surface of the coin on either side? That seems weird. Maybe I just need to see one in real life. I really like the concept of removing the god-awful prongs, especially on little coins. That has been my complaint with these holders ever since they introduced them. On some of my coins, the prongs cover up a significant portion of the coin! -
Light toning or heavy toning.
physics-fan3.14 replied to RWB's topic in US, World, and Ancient Coins
I have over 30 Bust Halves - and I've devoted the entire set to rainbow toned attractively eye appealing coins. -
Light toning or heavy toning.
physics-fan3.14 replied to RWB's topic in US, World, and Ancient Coins
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Public Question to Quintus Arrius
physics-fan3.14 replied to VKurtB's topic in US, World, and Ancient Coins
I was really happy to hear that QA had been suspended. I was really sad to see him post in this thread. What an absolute troll. -
Coin grading is both an art and a science. (Hence the title of my book ) There is some objectivity in the strike, luster, contact marks, wear, etc. But, there is some subjectivity in the evaluation of eye appeal. You have to have both for the current method of grading (sure, old timers talk about "technical grading" or EAC grading, or things like that - but you have to recognize that mainstream coin grading in the current market is not that).
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I hear ya Fenntucky, on trying to read books in other languages. I collect Moroccan coinage (and books about such), and all of the best references are in French or Spanish (as they were the Colonial powers which tricked the country into subjugation for a period). I studied Latin in high school, so I can sorta piece things together, but its tricky.
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I thought the whole point of the Bass Foundation was to keep the collection together and display it for people to see and learn? I know ANA doesn't own it, they just house it... but surely that is a major loss to the museum. Why is the foundation choosing to sell it?
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Because you created a thread in the "Ask NGC" forum. The thread doesn't show up until NGC answers it. It explains the rules up at the top.
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1936 Buffalo proof – sold for $99,000 !
physics-fan3.14 replied to RWB's topic in US, World, and Ancient Coins
The biggest advantage is with the strike. Compare the strike on this coin to that of a regular business issue, and the difference is clear. -
If you need the hard copy, I can't help you. But if you need it for research, it's available for free on the NNP: https://nnp.wustl.edu/library/auctionlots?AucCoId=8&AuctionId=526815
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Opinions - Would it go PL?
physics-fan3.14 replied to Woods020's topic in US, World, and Ancient Coins
PCGS has clearly stated their requirements: https://www.pcgs.com/news/pcgs-announcement-about-prooflike#:~:text=According to PCGS standards%2C a,striations may impede the reflectivity. https://www.pcgs.com/news/pcgs-adds-pl-and-dmpl-designations NGC has never published their standard, and they have told me they never will. The last time I asked was 2018, so they may have changed their policy since then? -
Opinions - Would it go PL?
physics-fan3.14 replied to Woods020's topic in US, World, and Ancient Coins
I own well over a hundred PL coins. I know what the key is. -
Opinions - Would it go PL?
physics-fan3.14 replied to Woods020's topic in US, World, and Ancient Coins
Give us a couple more pics of the reverse. Obverse appears to be there, but your pictures of the reverse don't show it. -
Sure, many people focus on GSAs. Many people also focus on commemorative medals, tokens, and trinkets. That's not to say that's a bad thing, collect what you want. What I'm saying is, you can have a perfectly complete collection without a GSA - but you might buy one as an interesting side note for its history, or to expand the story of your collection. Same with these things.
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Sometimes I just don’t understand people on ebay.
physics-fan3.14 replied to Lem E's topic in US, World, and Ancient Coins
Yup, it's called "auction fever." People lose rational though, jump into the heat of competition, and bid until they win. I see it happen all the time. Honestly, winning at auction has a certain thrill, and that enjoyment (the hunt) is an important part of the hobby. Even if it doesn't always make sense.