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Mar 19, 2009 · After that date they used two different designations, one for 6FS and 5FS. A coin in an older NGC holder with the FS designation equals 6FS. To my knowledge, PCGS always considered …

Nov 24, 2018 · Step 1: Grade the Coin: Half of the battle is determining the coin’s grade. When you look at a lot of coins, you will get a feel for what a coin should look like for a given grade. This is …

Jan 3, 2026 · If , as advertised, only 190,000 sets of these are produced this year there would seem to be a buying opportunity.

Oct 1, 2018 · A coin may be graded with a "Details" or "Genuine" grade. This means the coin has a problem - whether it is cleaning, damage, altered surfaces, or whizzing, etc - and the third party …

Dec 20, 2025 · Based upon the images my opinion is that Coin A has more wear. I can't tell much else since the lighting set-up appears different, even though they are both PCGS TrueView images. …

Nov 8, 2017 · Dark Toning Examples: Acceptable vs. Avoid Discussion in ' US Coins Forum ' started by IBetASilverDollar, Nov 8, 2017.

Dec 30, 2025 · The coin is a silver stater from Larissa, Thessaly (356–342 BC) — a municipal issue with a remarkably high-contrast surface. The reverse features a bridled horse advancing to the right, with …

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Mar 27, 2016 · Toning is chemistry. The silver or copper in the coin reacts with sulphur in the environment. "Artificial" toning (so-called) is often applied to coins...