I might start with distilled water 1st just to see the effect on the crystals
There are going to be a lot of really upset ASE / mint proof collectors in 30 or 40 years if this is what happens to those light milk spots.
direct from the mint, 60+ sets from the 60's and 70's were stored in a shoe box in various locations over the years
Almost seems like the green is something crystallizing. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
I will
spoiled milk spots
agree with value
The have not found DPCooper yet, we have a better chance of solving this mystery case. :D
Likely right, would be good to remove it and stop the progression.
I agree, going to look at it tomorrow under a microscope. really seems organic but what would cause it especially on two sets from different...
Just these two coins, broke the 63 out to see the reverse better. Will try acetone later in the week. 63 would have been a nice coin if not for...
might look like spilled paint but under magnification you can see it is a corrosion on the surface of the coin in a sealed sets. Makes milk spots...
Anybody else see corrosion like this? Two mint sets from different years with similar corrosion. These were stored with 63 other sets that had...
I remember when his posts got ghosted, I had always enjoyed reading his posts. I didn't know what level he was at but had guessed he was working...
I am going to wait until Dec. 20th to send mine, I want the excitement to build and take the urge to open early out of the hands of the recipient....
Just not right, we have the same sorting facility and they have no idea if the carrier would know which house to deliver to. That said, I cannot...
Is there a bump in the shield on the reverse?
It is this coin, my photos do not do the toning justice! https://www.cointalk.com/posts/3767734/
Thank you for the honest and thoughtful reply. I paid $300 for the complete set I picked up at the WFOM about 10 years ago primarily to get 1...
Question, Today, would you still pay $514 for the coin if it was available and you didn't already own it? I have paid up for a Jefferson and do...
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