I've had luck with rose thorns. They have a natural point and break apart if you apply too much pressure. They can scratch (like anything else)....
I am selling a bunch of my silver dollars. :( I've only sold one coin before (remember that double die quarter in the Error forum?). I have 26...
I just caught up on this thread. I think that's a great find digger. Magazine article or not, the coin looks pretty cool. Good luck with Ken...
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I sent photos, the coin, and return postage. It was sent back within one week, along with a nice letter and the photo he took for the...
I apologize for duplicating this note in another forum. This stuff doesn't happen to me everyday and I'm excited. Thought I'd share the news....
I can only answer Question 6. Yes. I have a nice partially filled die on a Morgan. I never even thought of what happens immediately after the...
Thanks cdb1950! I found it on page 948 of the Krause book (19th Century World Coins). So thanks to the moderators and members too. I'm a...
There were quite a few recommendations on this thread.
She looks like someone from the Harry Potter movies. How about 1890 2 centavos from Mexico? Norm
What do I need them for? I don't really need anything. I mostly collect Morgan dollars. I'm always trying to expand my collection and am trying...
Had to do some driving for work on Monday. Went by several antique shops and checked for coins (and bought some of course). One place had 20...
My favorite at 45 degrees. [IMG]
Hey Snail, now that you're an expert at taking these photos, how about seeing some of the silver dollars? You mentioned a few dates and mints....
Is there any way to estimate the value on a Morgan VAM that is NOT on the Top 100 or Hot 50 list? I've only seen price lists for these types of...
This is a 1921-P Morgan dollar. One of the things that I noticed is the large dot on the eagle's left wing. I have the VAM Book, the text...
The 4th edition goes up to VAM-36. I received the updates last week, and they go up to VAM-43. The date placement.... the 1 is supposed to...
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