I saw a show today on the H2 channel where the graders from NGC were bare handling a 1907 St Gaudens that they finally graded at MS-65... 4 (FOUR) graders sitting arouns a table handling that coin with bare hands... I about died. The show was "Secrets of the US Mint"
What what what??? That is so stupid. But worse it gives the impression to newer collectors it is OK. I mean if it was G or VG is one thing, but an MS65. I think I would protest...
Very nice lookin coin !.... and.... that cracked bell on its reverse side..... looks exactly like the bell that.... i rang using a half dollar coin.... a while back in philly pa !.... shoot ! it only had a fancy wrapped rope around it !.... yall smile and have a great week.... oooops !.... i "fanned"