Yes, I use a flat cookie sheet then pick it up with metal tongs and immediately drop it into ice water. The coin cools so rapidly (shrinks) that...
Never underestimate radical temperature changes. Get the coin about 500º F. in the oven then drop it into a bowel of ice water. It's very...
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Looks like something from King Herrod's period. Not sure what they are called, maybe a widow's mite? Ben
One might say; "Trust the answers you get here as far as you can throw the pencil which wrote them...." But generally the posters here are trying...
Chuckle, you guys are nuts.... :goof::D:goof:
I'll tell you guys what, my eyes almost popped out of my head when I saw it. I couldn't believe it hadn't been scooped up especially after it had...
Oh, no -- this coin was $195. Still a good buy IMHO...
Yes, it's a clash by Ms. Liberties ear. I have no doubt it's real since it's in a Top Three slab. When it arrives I'll probably break it out and...
Liberian Gold...
Here is an R-4, 1813 CBH, O-102 which I'm looking for a little feedback on. Any input would be greatly appreciated. Take Care Ben [IMG]
Much like a floppy disk, these large old coins operate the same way. Just find a good history/subject book pertinent to the date of the coin and...
Great Pick-Up, :thumb: Ben
I'd look for a nice VF+ 1859 IHC, they're one of a kind. A very short set indeed...
Get a copy of "Official Guide to Coin Grading and Counterfeit Detection." Highly recommended. :thumb:...
Really don't know what it is, nor do I care to....
Pretty neat. Chuckle, if the wife and I were to design a coin... oh Nevermind, LOL :) Thanks for sharing. Ben
Just didn't want to put too much emotion in my "Shout-Out" to Jack... ;)
hey jack ROTFLING.... :D
Just search Ebay for what you want and then sort the coins by lowest priced first. There are some doozies listed, LOL...
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