I believe the striking process provides the force that joins and seals the inner disk and outer ring. The expansion of the metal helps hold the...
I bought Blythe and Logan/McCloskey shortly after they were published. Added Valentine later. I can say that I've attributed all of my meager...
Looks like it was struck through debris (commonly called a grease filled die)
Thanks @Paddy54 for starting this thread. Rob has always been one of the good guys on CT. Even if it doesn't get mentioned, all of the big and...
Since it's in a details holder, I would have no problem breaking it out to fill the album hole. Just be aware that it may be a little more...
A couple books from my Library. (I have a bad habit of buying reference books even if I only have a couple of pieces) [ATTACH]
Acetone is a solvent and removes many organic materials. It does not react, remove, or alter any surface metal or toning. Luster is due to...
I support @ToughCOINS and the moderators Charley does make some good points, and I believe it's always good to have somebody pointing out...
The copper plating is approx 8 microns (0.0003"). It doesn't take much to breech the plating, and once that happens, the underlying zinc can start...
That's the story of my life :banghead: [ATTACH]
Thanks for your reply @charley
I wanted to make it clear to other members that the OP would not see my post, nor be able to respond. I think people know should know why the OP...
@CoinJockey73 and @SensibleSal66 I'll try to summarize as objectively as possible based on what I recall from a number of recent threads/posts by...
Sorry for the delay. My QuarterMaster prize arrived. Thank to @lordmarcovan for taking the time to forward it. QuarterMaster sent a 2020-W...
Then you'll have to agree that all of the members posting in this are trustworthy. Please take the time to read the posts. NOBODY posted that...
The thing that he fails to realize is that we all agree that crime is a problem. Unfortunately, he keeps pushing the narrative "my way is the only...
Years ago, I had a few French Louis Philippe and Napoleon III 5 franc coins that were harshly cleaned (got them for approx melt). Put them in...
Here is a thread from a few months ago about Great Collections. There are numerous positive posts from many knowledgeable, experienced, and...
You need to remember that current working dies are made using the single squeeze process (phased in during the last 10-15 years if i recall...
@MeowtheKitty He must get extra credit from his English teacher at school for correcting grammar/spelling :D :hilarious:
Separate names with a comma.
