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kountryken liked Barney McRae's post in the thread coin cleaning.
If I need to "clean" a coin, I wash my hands good and give a gentle rub under running tap water, and then soak in acetone. If there is a...
Jul 6, 2026 at 10:10 PM -
kountryken liked Collecting Nut's post in the thread coin cleaning.
A microfiber cloth can leave hairline scratches on your coin. They could hurt the coin and lower its value. Soak it an industrial...
Jul 6, 2026 at 10:10 PM -
kountryken liked Randy Abercrombie's post in the thread coin cleaning.
Microfiber cloth is a plastic cloth and is a remarkably useful tool. Because it is a plastic cloth, it does scratch surfaces...
Jul 6, 2026 at 10:09 PM -
kountryken liked Kentucky's post in the thread coin cleaning.
If the coin has no grit or other debris on the surface, wiping should be undetectable. If it is undetectable, the coins hasn't been...
Jul 6, 2026 at 10:09 PM -
kountryken replied to the thread 1875-CC 20 Cent Piece.
Like @Michael K said, I've got the S, too. Maybe just a little better condition? But, I'd trade it in a heart beat for the CC! I know...
Jul 6, 2026 at 10:08 PM -
kountryken liked Michael K's post in the thread 1875-CC 20 Cent Piece.
These are always in horrible condition, it might get a G-06 because of that. I have the S (decent condition) but the CC is the more...
Jul 6, 2026 at 10:05 PM -
kountryken liked Collecting Nut's post in the thread 1875-CC 20 Cent Piece.
A genuine details 1875 Carson City twenty cent piece. Certainly worth having. :)
Jul 6, 2026 at 10:05 PM -
kountryken liked ksparrow's post in the thread 1875-CC 20 Cent Piece.
You assessment sounds right to me.
Jul 6, 2026 at 10:05 PM -
kountryken liked Mr. Numismatist's post in the thread 1875-CC 20 Cent Piece.
What do you think of this piece? Looks genuine to me, maybe G Details environmental damage? Sellers photos: [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Jul 6, 2026 at 10:05 PM
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kountryken replied to the thread 1795 Flowing Hair Half Dollar for my Birthday!.
Happy, Happy Birthday!!! So glad it all came together for you. And, that is a very nice coin. I won't even try to guess a grade, because...
Jul 6, 2026 at 10:04 PM -
kountryken liked Mat's post in the thread 1795 Flowing Hair Half Dollar for my Birthday!.
Congrats on getting a beautiful coin. That's one of those "I wish" coins, for my U.S. type set. Happy Birthday.
Jul 6, 2026 at 10:01 PM -
kountryken liked Tall Paul's post in the thread 1795 Flowing Hair Half Dollar for my Birthday!.
Beautiful, grade EN for extremely nice.
Jul 6, 2026 at 10:01 PM -
kountryken liked BuffaloHunter's post in the thread 1795 Flowing Hair Half Dollar for my Birthday!.
A over E and I like it at VF35. Fantastic piece! Happy Birthday to you, indeed. My birthday is this month as well. I don’t think I’ll...
Jul 6, 2026 at 10:01 PM -
kountryken liked physics-fan3.14's post in the thread 1795 Flowing Hair Half Dollar for my Birthday!.
G is too low for me... I need it to be at least F but preferably VF. There have been a couple of 94's sold on Heritage over the last...
Jul 6, 2026 at 10:01 PM -
kountryken liked Collecting Nut's post in the thread 1795 Flowing Hair Half Dollar for my Birthday!.
Happy birthday and that’s a sweet addition to your collection. :)
Jul 6, 2026 at 10:00 PM
