It kind of looked like a smooth black disc of metal prior to using the pick
Unfortunately I didn't take a before picture. Since I am learning I actually thought it was a cull because it showed absolutely no detail after...
Thanks for the help. As for the job I did do you have any constructive criticism? I enjoy cleaning off the Encrusted coins and am trying to...
Hello all. This was my first try at cleaning completely Encrusted dirt off an ancient coin. Had to use a dental pick to get it off. I know it...
What is pmd?
Looks like a plating...almost all the details are masked.. maybe someone else has more insight
I didn't notice it until you showed the slab that said graffitti
Thanks for the pics
I guarantee in a few years there will be an "app" where you take a high res photo of your coin and it grades it for you, including if it was cleaned
Toilet paper lol
I'll hold onto it.. it's survived circulation over 50 years lol I feel bad putting it back in
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Found this Barr note in circulation. I know they aren't worth anything this beat up but still cool to find floating around
Fine $12
Do woodies command a premium? Or is it a preference? I think I have a nice one in an old mint packaging somewhere
If these variations are popular why would TPG put them down? Just to act like they know more and annoy people?
I agree it would be best to examine all purchases in hand, but I believe the hobby will change to mostly being through Internet sales just the...
So instead of dipping.. can you just use an acetone dip to remove grime from a coin where it will now make it ungradeable
Thanks for the link
Hello. I have two questions. 1)How can you tell if the PVC damage is to much so that you wouldn't clean it? And does it remove other dirt grime...
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