Hi, I hope you did not pay 109 dollars for your coin. It has been wiped, or cleaned, without a doubt. If you paid over 30 dollars, then you...
Mike, hold your coin under an incandescent light rated at 60 watts or more. While doing this, tilt the coin at roughly a 45 degree angle, and roll...
I would argue that those with a PhD in analytical chemistry, have quite a strong background in chemistry, which the above mentioned person has.
Ruben, I vehemently disagree (about dipping), and I would like to apologize, as I feel I definitely came off as a jerk.
Btw, I hope I am not coming off as a jerk. And Ruben, I can absolutely guarantee the person I am referencing has a much stronger background in...
I'd stake my life that you are wrong Ruben. I should also mention that someone who definitely has a stronger background in chemistry than everyone...
I should also mention, that it MAY be remotely possible to differentiate between a dipped an non-dipped coin, if the coin was examined in the...
Carl, coin care is frequently used on copper coins, and it causes a shiny blue tint. Does your coin look almost like it is oily?
I have examined coins under a microscope both before and after a dip. I personally feel that there was not a significant difference, and I would...
Welcome Hepcat, your coin has what is known as Medal alignment. This is the most sought after degree of rotation, and I would suspect that your...
I would say that coin is a lock 64. If the cheek wasn't so baggy, it would be a lock 65+ in my opinion.
I strongly believe that it would either grade an au-58, or get bodybagged for what appears to be grafitti next to unum (sideways m)
Pupa, Pl means the coin has prooflike surfaces. This means that it will be like a mirror, and be highly reflective. If you can hold a business...
I would say the coin has been very harshly cleaned at one point. It has xf-45 details IMO. I would not recommend submitting it for grading...
Strike definitely affects the grade. If you want a real easy example of this to find and look at, look at 1940's s mint walking liberty halfs....
Nevst, is your avatar an 1886 morgan by any chance?
Nevst, I would say your coin is a solid 64. As for the vam, I have no idea. Interesting clashing though. It seems that the dies clashed many times.
That coin is unquestionably, most definitely artificially toned IMO.
Au-58 is what I would call it.
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