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About the Grading & Authentication category
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December 22, 2024
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Experience sharing: I bought a coin online that was advertised as 'mint condition' but arrived with visible milk spots. How do I handle this?
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May 15, 2025
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What’s the best way to clean or preserve coins with monster toning without damaging them? I want to hear your experiences
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May 15, 2025
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What exactly is rainbow toning, and how does it occur on coins?
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May 13, 2025
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I just purchased a coin that is advertised as rare because of its artificial toning. How can I verify its value before completing the purchase?
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May 13, 2025
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I just started collecting Mercury dimes and am curious about the value of 'Full Bands' coins. Can someone explain the differences?
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May 13, 2025
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Advice needed! I'm considering buying a rare coin with hairlines. Is it worth the investment?
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November 11, 2024
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What does DMPL mean, and how does it differ from other coin grades? I'm new to collecting and trying to understand grading!
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November 10, 2024
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What exactly are hairlines on coins, and how do they affect value?
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November 9, 2024
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I recently purchased a coin that has stunning monster toning, but I'm unsure how to assess its condition. Any tips on grading coins with toning?
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November 9, 2024
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What exactly qualifies a coin as having a Deep Cameo finish? I'm just starting out and want to understand the basics
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November 8, 2024
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Can someone share their experience in buying 'Full Bands' coins online? What red flags should I watch out for?
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November 7, 2024
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Can anyone share their experience with grading rainbow-toned coins? Does the toning affect the overall grade?
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November 6, 2024
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Buying advice: I found a silver coin with milk spots at a local shop, should I negotiate the price?
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November 6, 2024
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I'm considering adding a few rainbow-toned coins to my collection, but I'm hesitant about their investment value. What do you think?
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November 5, 2024
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I love discussing the importance of grading in coin collecting. Do you think the obsession with MS70 takes away from enjoying the history of the coins?
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November 5, 2024
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I found a rare coin in my grandmother's collection that has album toning. How should I go about getting it graded?
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November 5, 2024
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Has anyone had an experience where they bought a coin listed as MS70, only to find out it didn't meet that grade upon further inspection? What happened?
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November 4, 2024
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Does anyone here have experience buying or trading DMPL coins? I'm curious about what to look for in terms of condition and value
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November 4, 2024
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How important is the Full Bands designation when grading Mercury dimes? Can it significantly change the overall grade?
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November 4, 2024
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After learning about grading, I found a Mercury dime that may be 'Full Bands.' How do you recommend I go about getting it graded?
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November 4, 2024
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Does anyone else have mixed feelings about collecting Deep Cameo coins? I find them beautiful, but the prices can be so steep!
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November 4, 2024
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What are the most surprising finds you've encountered while searching for coins with hairlines? Any hidden gems?
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November 4, 2024
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I've read that some DMPL coins can have errors. Can anyone share their experiences with spotting and verifying those rare finds?
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November 4, 2024
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As a beginner, how can I tell if a coin has been cleaned and how does it affect its value?
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November 3, 2024
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Can rainbow toning on a silver coin actually increase its market price? Share your experiences!
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November 3, 2024
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Can someone explain how to identify album toning versus other types of toning? I'm new to this
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November 3, 2024
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Have you ever come across a rare coin that was unfortunately marred by milk spots? What did you do?
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November 3, 2024
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I've noticed some discrepancies when it comes to the pricing of Deep Cameo coins—especially with errors. How do I determine what's an actual error vs. just a misattributed coin?
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November 2, 2024
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What's your favorite 'First Strike' coin in your collection? I'd love to hear stories about any unique ones you may have!
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November 2, 2024
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