Most members here will agree with that, and most will have their favorites. What are some of yours among the inherited hoard?
Acetone won't affect luster. It doesn't interact with the metal in a coin. All it does is remove organic compounds that might be lurking on the...
Options for Mac users like myself are limited, so I created a catalog template in Word. I can't sort by different categories, but other than that...
That's funny . . . and probably true.
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Hmmm…I’m the odd man out in this thread. I’ve been collecting coins almost 50 years (since I was 8 years old), but I’ve never been the hoarder...
Wow, that's a toning train wreck. I'll pass.
First and foremost, collect what appeals to you. But I'm with @Razz — I think you'll lose money should you ever decide to sell. Regarding the...
Of course they're collectible. Any coin is. Just don't expect them to appreciate in value, and if you decided to sell them, don't expect to find a...
Late to this thread. This guy cracks me up!
Welcome to the club!
Thanks for being a good sport. :D
See post #12.
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Yes, and make any claim about the coin he wants.
Yeah, I'm not seeing a scam in those examples. Mostly just foolish sales tactics — telling blatant lies that anyone with two good eyes and half a...
Even if I could afford it, absolutely not. No way.
Thanks for posting, Eugene. Colonial coins always have interesting stories. Me neither. This thread reminded me that I need both colonial Angola...
This explains everything.
Yes. That's why after soaking in acetone, you soak it a second time in fresh acetone, and then a third time in fresh acetone. The final soak is,...
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