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 …

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. …

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Jan 10, 2025 · In 2016 the US Mint released the Centennial gold coin set that had three coins, a Mercury Dime Centennial Gold Coin that was the first of three 24-karat gold coins the Mint …

Apr 12, 2010 · A coin grading 65 should have a full strike, if not exceptional. Learning to tell what a full strike looks like simply comes through practice and experience, and viewing hundreds of …

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Mar 14, 2025 · I will admit, I got caught up in the frenzy of wanting some rolls of 2025 Lincoln Cents. My local bank only has Brinks delivery and it looks like most...

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...