The Big Collector Questions
Having just returned from a coin show, I’m going to answer the two most common questions I’m usually asked by collectors after examining their coin. Unfortunately, a large majority of raw coins I see both at shows and in the ICG grading room have obvious problems that any knowledgeable collector can see. However, your average collector/ accumulator is not what I would consider to be knowledgeable. The typical coin I’m shown is an XF/AU or slider that is not in its original condition – it will have some type of
