Doug, Then the surfaces of a TPG slabbed toned coin will still tone (and deteriorate?) over time - all be it more slowly. In that sense, do you...
A belated thank you to all who offered their opinions. I know I am still negotiating that learning curve, but thanks to you all I am further on...
On the 1858, are the halos around the stars (particularly #s 11, 12, & 13) indicative of cleaning, or should they be somewhat lighter since they...
I was thinking that the darker area on the obverse of the 1859 was the giveaway (chemical residue reacting over time?) - but maybe not.
Do you think the 1878 was dipped as well? I see the same tone variations on that coin (more so, as I see it).
Here are two coins currently posted on Heritage. One is identified as AU details -cleaned, and the other as AU 50. 1859 Seated 1878 Seated I...
That is terrific, and a very thoughtful idea on your part!
Thanks for the attribution!
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] Hi, I recently purchased this 1825 Bust Half, and have tried using Zip Allen’s site (http://coinzip.com/bustieguide/index.php)...
Hi, I am starting a world coin-collecting club for the students at my elementary school, and was fortunate enough to get a grant to pay for the...
They definitely have that "cast" look to them. The numerals in the date on the twenty-cent piece look bloated.
I too am a bit surprised that the final bid was so much. The surfaces looked granular and an odd color. Its being subjected to a harsh cleaning...
I saw this 1859 cent on eBay. Looks like it has decent details, but the surfaces look a bit grainy. What are your thoughts about its condition?...
Thanks, everyone.
O.K., I am trying my hand at attributing large cents. This is my first time doing this, so I may be off in my analysis. I have a 1797 ANACS large...
Very interesting. Who supplied copper planchets to the Mint back in its early days?
Thanks for the information - much appreciated.
Hi, I'd be much obliged if someone would give me an Overton attribution for this 1818 CBH. Thanks, Jonathan [ATTACH][ATTACH]
Hi. A few weeks back I posted photos of a 1806 Bust Half that I had in the collection and had considered to be a counterfeit. There was a very...
I mentioned submitting this bust half to PCGS for authentication, etc. Both PCGS and NGC have Collectors Club/Society offers (PCGS - $129 with 4...
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