Thanks for the answers all. They are just a lot of very fine scratches, I'll try the Scratch-Out (or similar) first. Not worth the hassle of a...
I'm about to list one of my slabbed coins on Ebay but the slab is all scratched over the face of the Indian. The pictures I'm taking reflect...
I know the two pictures on top aren't exactly comparable, i can try for better ones if requested - i'm really not used to photographing quarters.
they are slabbed as errors, but I believe (my two cents) they are already too common, and thus not worth much. Check for them on ebay and see...
actually, i'd soak it in water for a few days, if it is ink, there could be a slight discoloration of the water as it started to dissolve.
I like the phrase "adding toning" in the definition. To me, this implies something above and beyond 'natural toning', like adding chemicals A then...
acid all the way.
pics First, I'll get this out of the way: I know these coins are probably worth 25 cents each (maybe a dollar on Ebay just because they're the...
Just went down to the Denver mint to get $10 of the new Yosemite quarters out of the quarter machine in the lobby. Found a couple with...
nice read, thanks.
The mint does not remove coins from circulation. However, you can still send them damaged coins for replacements. The mint tour leader put it...
Very nice! And thanks for sharing.
Others might want info on how to submit to ANACS so I'll put it here. Just go to http://www.anacs.com/contentPages/SubmissionForm.aspx and follow...
I had to bump mine up a level for the 'miscellaneous wheat rolls' factor like many of you.
If i had a dozen of these (like someone apparently does), i'd send one to ANACS to see what attribution they give it. The first one is likely to...
I'd love to see a before picture if you have one ...
There are no less than a dozen cuds in the region under the bust for the 1943-P - so i can't match it up to one in the book (terrible pictures for...
I would have said around $50 for the pair in this economy. He got a deal and should be psyched about the pair.
I can look up the attribution numbers in my cud book tonight if you want.
VERY nice.
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