ha, wow. There's apparently nothing a little sandpaper won't fix, eh? Ok, I see what you mean...
Thanks, MIGuy, that's a pretty good idea. Instead of aiming for a TPG encapsulation to preserve value, I should think of it as an assessment fee...
Thanks guys! So I would look for halos/discoloration around the details as the best sign of a cleaning? Here are the top left three starts under...
Zooming the image, the larger rings seem to consist of tiny bubbles themselves: [ATTACH] Is it possible we're looking at some sort of concentric...
weird. Almost makes me wonder if it went a quick round with a small wire buffing wheel. I'm going to have to vote for damage on this one, but I'm...
Hey all, I got an 1833 capped bust half for my birthday earlier and while I don't intend to look a gift horse in the mouth, I'm curious if there's...
I would say yes to the die chip/IDB on the obverse - that's a fun find. It looks like he needs a napkin. Those radial lines on the reverse...
Sorry, I could see no split serifs in your pics. With the doubling looking flat and shelf-like, my vote is for MD.
NGC defines it in here: https://www.ngccoin.com/coin-grading/details-grading/ "A coin that has been treated in some way that changes its color...
Very little change after a 20 hr acetone bath. I think any changes, in fact, are because I can't get the darn lighting to match what I had before....
Yes, but only with that copy did someone get a flowing and expressive handlebar mustache...
Yup, I got a cheap noname brand ultrasonic cleaner through Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B6PG8TTK I can't say I love it because the cycle...
Ha, sorry, was trying to be facetious/funny. That skill set needs some work...
Hah, nice. Wow, how many strike-throughs does it take to before it becomes a variety? :D
I have it soaking now just to check. I'll post pics of it tomorrow for comparison.
Hmm, good point. Actually I have no idea what that material was in the first place. Whether it was a paint or other product I'm not sure.
Thanks. Yeah, standing back for a moment I have to say the cleaner worked well beyond what I expected (if much slower than I anticipated -...
Hey guys, I got this 50 cent piece for melt + shipping and thought it would be a good test subject for a new ultrasonic cleaner I got. I...
pbbbt, one for each eye. Duh! Ok, well, maybe more are required for @Casman...
It's quite obvious you've been shipped two monocles in the mail. You should be careful, monocle thieves abound. :pompous:
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