I guess it was PVC. Either that or some tape residue of some sort. Regardless, I would imagine that the surfaces are better off for having had...
They look really nice. The first two times I read this thread all I could see were red x's so I am glad the images are now back up.
That looks spectacular and shows obvious care, commitment and a willingness to share.
My guess is that unless they can definitively determine what the cause of the strikethrough is that they label it without specifics.
Lehigh96 does quite a bit to educate folks regarding toned coins, but this market absolutely exploded in the late 1990s and that includes all US...
I think you are likely to do just as well by wraping the bullion in heavy duty Glad bags. However, as long as you periodically check your...
It appears to be an AU that has been dipped and what you are now seeing is secondary toning after the dip or the result of improper rinsing that...
Based upon the image and your post, it was included in a roll of average circulated or cull coins because it has been cleaned and this has limited...
I think Jason nailed it, but it is too bad we can't see the die crack from stars 2 through 7 in the image.
That's a nice coin and you are absolutely correct in that it is very tough to find the 1853 NA coinage.
Experienced eyes can help quite a bit. Do you mind sharing what your previous submissions were before you reached out for help?
Nice no-P dime. These are indeed quite tough.
If you are storing bullion in a safe deposit box then I see no reason whatsoever to add a desicant. They should be fine just the way they are. I...
Hairlines are the major determinant to proof coinage grades and these show up very easily. The nature of the package, handling and storage of...
Is it just an incredibly smooth AU58 that was bumped to MS62 based upon the lack of field marks? The nostril, hair above the ear, haircurl behind...
Biological labs have their own dangers, as you are well aware, and these dangers can often show their effects well after exposure. I've worked...
My favorite numismatic book of all time was written by Cornelius Vermeule and is Numismatic Art in America-Aesthetics of the United States...
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