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I can post some close ups
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Can't tell what's happening on his cheek. Yes, I'm thinking it's Mint State....something. The link is a good guide line and starting point for grading these things. It's a nice coin.
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Here are some more photos with light sources from different directions. I am trying to learn and see what affects it and why. Thank you. It just takes time and practice. I still have the same problems with light, reflections and focus today with my coins. Your coin looks really nice to me. MS63/64? Also, can't quite tell. Are those pictures taken with the coin outside the 2x2 flip. If not, always take your pictures with the coins outside the holders....if you can. Edited by USSID18
12/16/2018 10:15 pm
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Yes it is out of the holder but I leave it on the plastic to take the pictures.
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I'm no expert in grading (not even close  ) but there are many different things to look for, even on uncirculated coins. There are several books available on grading, including one about grading from pictures as well as the official ANA guide. I can't recommend one specifically because I have yet to get one.  In Memory of Crazyb0 12-26-1951 to 7-27-2020
In Memory of Tootallious 3-31-1964 to 4-15-2020
In Memory of T-BOP 10-12-1949 to 1-19-2024
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Rest in Peace
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65 on this wouldn't really be surprising.
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Thank you all. I usually try pennies but wanted a break.
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...trying to learn... Although not directly related to this thread's directive, it is nonetheless applicable since anyone obviously would like to avoid areas that could potentially waste one's time/money. When I first started out I sent in an unremarkable LHC coin to a TPG just to find out the grade. When I sat back and analyzed my mishap it came to my realization that shelling out $ 50 incl. freight/insurance was just plain stupid. Now, as a rule, I never submit any coin unless it's a sure shot for at least hitting $ 125 in value. When taxes, insurance, buyer's fees, seller's fees, round trip freight and the most deleterious expense (depending upon your income bracket it is your 'TIME' to pre-grade, photograph & prepare it for shipping etc.) it just does not make sense to lower significantly that aforementioned figure. One exception might be if you have a potentially valuable variety that you are on fence insofar as its existence. Just IMHO |
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Oh, I failed to factor in an amount for putting some 'meat on the bone' in terms of making a modest amount of profit (ie. 15% at best) upon resale; this would be even another reason to stick with that $ 125 figure.
You want to steer clear of trading dollars for dollars which is synonymous to a hamster running on its stationary, rotating-circular treadmill: trying to make some progress but going nowhere fast which is a frustrating exercise in futility.
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