I was only looking to clarify. You have TPG experience, I do not
I was addressing insider's claim that they don't have time. He called it a luxury. If it's a luxury to take enough time to do the job correctly,...
just to play devil's advocate, shouldn't the TPGs do whatever it takes and commit the resources necessary to do the job for which they are...
Specifically, they are referring to ASEs that have been graded and certified, but they can be referring to either one or even the proofs.
or if they manufactured a smaller coin that cost less than 5¢ to make, it would be even better!
But why continue to make the nickel at s loss as well? You never answered me. If we insist on a five cent coin, can we make it smaller and or...
Truthfully I haven’t a clue as it doesn’t answer the original post. I guess people just voted for it.
but truth be told, my friend, these officials and politicians opinions change with the wind, or flow of funding...
never say never
Really nice buy. ;) I am just not good at grading old copper
I don't see the wear that I saw in the first photos. That said, the coin looks to have been dipped. The scratch on the face is troublesome, and...
AU 58 and I bet it gets a straight grade
The Clear S is only found on proof coins
The Botanic Garden C&C set nickel is a matte proof coin and usually very recognizable with even the naked eye. Your coin is not from that set.
There are many books that I could and do recommend. You can check out my books recommendation blog on the coinshowradio website to read them....
@Beena David is it the color that's you're trying to achieve? or is it a cleaner coin for casting?
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While there are many materials that would brighten the color of the copper, I have yet to find one that doesn't trend toward pink, and pink just...
most copper cleaning will leave coins a pinkish color as collecting nut mentioned. If this color is acceptable, then clean away, you're using...
Are you trying to restore the copper color? The salt/vinegar mix that you suggesed is going to be damaging to the surfaces of the coin and will...
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