No problem. Here's the contact info, including their telephone number. http://www.frbatlanta.org/contacts.cfm Let us know what they tell...
I learned to tell what cleaned coins look like, by cleaning coins and observing the results. I know it sounds simple, and actually, it is. Just...
There's no reason to feel embarressed. The propaganda campaigns, put out by outfits like NGC and PCGS, have cost many would-be investors and...
It might be wise to start slowly. Educating yourself can be more fun than actually dropping bucks on coins you know very little about. I'd be...
It's not necessary to have high grade coins to get into the hobby. A hobby is for pleasure and relaxation. Seems worrying about the opinions of...
What are you trying to accomplish? Why are you interested in MS-70 TPG slabs?
Not a clipped planchet. A partial planchet, like that, would not have such a perfectly upset rim, nor likely to be centered perfectly. The...
Great color on those nickels, Doug. The photography is top-notch. I look forward to seeimg Rickie's nickels. Cameo contrast, on nickels from...
I understand that Farthings changed from coin orientation, to medal orientation around 1825. Is this correct? Would it be uncommon to find 1826...
Would I lie to you? :smile
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Very common on 1980-1986 coins.
Actually, those lines are the result of "die fatigue". Sometimes it's called "orange peel".
http://www.air-tites.com/air-tite_coin_supplies.htm The ad says you can get "wholesale" prices by buying in bulk from the manufacturer.
Do you mean "Air-Tite" coin holders?
Neat stuff, Jim. Thanks for sharing.
Any number of things could have caused that coin to to be "copper colored". It wouldn't be in anyone's interest to just start guessing. The coin...
"Proof hubs"? That's a new one on me. Proof coins are struck from specially prepared dies and planchets, as well as a different minting process,...
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