Nice pickup! Though, is it just me or does that picture make the Merc look cleaned? :confused:
Holy cow, I don't think I know all of those answers, nor can complete all of those requirements! (50 foreign coins! :eek: ) That's one tough...
Hmmm...just a quick question -- what's your goal for "removing" the hairlines? Do you plan to keep the coin in a collection? If not, I would just...
Regardless of it's been dipped, that coin has some killer toning. I would put in a flip and save it for later :)
Saw a lot containing both of the below Barber dimes and posted a thread determining if the top was cleaned...someone decided it was market...
And he only has 14 feedback...all of them "+" about chinese coins...hmmm....
Usually not much (if at all). Unless it's a major lamination, it's probably not going to fetch much of a premium. IMHO, you should post them on...
I think it's because a) It's a well-known (and pretty :) ) design and b) They're well known for their integrity (some other companies may print...
+1. Biggest tell-tale sign is at the nose area...
Thanks! That's what I was thinking as well (well actually, a bit higher...I was guessing AU50ish). It seemed to have nice cartwheel luster in the...
Hi all, Saw this on the web. I'm having a hard time determining whether Barbers are Cleaned/Dipped or in actual AU-BU condition. What do you...
Beautiful coni! Unfortunately, the lack of cartwheel luster makes me believe that it was dipped and then retoned. Still worth at least $5 IMHO...
I couldn't help but comment on this. Nice try ;) On topic: Awesome post and awesome coins! I especially like that Rainbow Toned V Nickel. Great...
Probably SMS...either that, or one of the most lustrous and proof-like modern-day Jeff's I've seen!! Normally I would recommend checking the edges...
( Shhh...we're not supposed to call people names remember? ;) )
C'mon guys, we all heard Doug's warning. This guy's clearly not here to give constructive criticism, and these are his only posts. I would just...
This reminds me of the GOLD REAL 24K (plated) BUFFALO TRIBUTE PROOF (replica) that some company is trying to sell for $10 a pop....and the sad...
I would definitely wait for a fully struck and most lustrous one. But, of the three, the second has the best detail IMHO.
Wow, thanks for the information! Interesting to see all the "could-have been" coins designed by him... But...IMHO, Honest Abe is still better...
I've encountered both. For myself, I use cardboard 2x2's and use bubble wrap and other goodies to protect my sold items that I'm shipping.
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