East Coast Coin

Thanks for the detailed reply! I know what you mean about the washed out look. But would NGC grade and slab a coin that has been dipped? I reposted this in the forum you mentioned. Apologies for posting it here if you or the admin/moderator wants this thread can be closed. I really appreciate your thoughtful response. It really helped me understand why a dirty tarnished coin is selling for $300 while a beautiful sparkling gem is selling for $45. Have a great day!

Hello all! I've been active on the NGC registry for the past three months and really enjoy writing descriptions about each coin in my collection. Anyhow after finishing my collection of American Silver Eagles I began collecting Franklin half dollars. I've noticed with mint state Franklin half dollars that the visual beauty seems to get worse rather than better with higher grades. Sometimes a MS-67 Franklin is so dotted and toned it's almost black and nothing is clearly legible but somehow it gets a better rating than a beautiful specimen full of shine and luster and without any scratches or dings or dents or discoloration or blotches or milkspots. I find it unusual how often it's the case that the MS-62, 63, 64 and 65s seem to have fewer visual flaws than the more rare and much more expensive MS-66, 67, and 68s. TL;DR- On eBay an unusual portion of the high-grade Franklins (MS66-68) look dirty, dotted with discoloration, almost as if they've been in circulation for decades. Yet many lower graded coins (MS63-65) look freshly minted, like great white gems twinkling with luster in the moonlight. What's the deal?

Are these legitimate? What does it all mean? I've seen CAC stickers but I'm seeing MAC and with those there's usually another one that's not an acronym but rather a word in all caps.

Here are a couple. Perhaps there's a reason for them not to be up-to-date, I don't know. Apologies if these have been discussed already. 1). https://www.ngccoin.com/registry/competitive/united-states/american-eagles-and-bullion-coins/663/ ^ Needs 2024 Silver Eagle line added ^ 2). https://www.ngccoin.com/registry/competitive/united-states/multi-denominational/5494/ ^ Needs lines for: 2021, 2022, 2023, & 2024 Silver Eagles ^ Thank you very much, Admin.

What do you all think about the idea of letting NGC users comment directly on a coin or set from another users registry? I think it'd be a great way to increase traffic and time spent on the actual registry part of the site. Also there's a lot of times I find myself wishing I could comment on or ask a question about someone's coin/set. Sure the forums here are great but I wonder if having comments enabled in the registry itself as well wouldn't be even better.... Just my 2¢

Hello all! I've been active on the NGC registry for the past three months and really enjoy writing descriptions about each coin in my collection. Anyhow after finishing my collection of American Silver Eagles I began collecting Franklin half dollars, particularly because they were only minted for 17 years. Kennedy's assassination and the desire to issue a coin with his image hastened the demise of the Franklin half dollar, in my opinion. My question: I've noticed with the higher grades Franklin half dollars (business strikes not proofs) the visual beauty seems to get worse rather than better. Sometimes an MS-67 Franklin is so dotted and toned it's almost black and nothing is clearly legible but somehow it gets a better rating than a beautiful specimen full of shine and luster and without any scratches or dings or dents or discoloration or blotches or milkspots. I find it unusual how often it's the case that the MS-62, 63, 64 and 65s seem to have fewer visual flaws than the more rare and much more expensive MS-66, 67, and 68s. Sorry for the essay. TL;DR- On eBay an unusual portion of the high-grade Franklins (MS66-68) look dirty, dotted with discoloration, almost as if they've been in circulation for decades. Yet many lower graded coins (MS63-65) look freshly minted, like great white gems twinkling with luster in the moonlight. What's the deal? Apologies if this has already been discussed. i forgot to UTFSE.