[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Well...the sun remains hidden, so this is my best effort. I hope there is enough detail to allow...
I accept your judgement, Doug...with humility. I'll keep MicroFiber away from my coins, period. Thanks...Warren
I see a torn & wrinkled $5 FRN...I could't read the series, but is 1969 long enough ago to have some special interest? Or is there something else...
I ask the question out of an abundance of caution. Cleaning, as understood by most coin-savvy folks, results in an alteration in the appearance...
I stumble on correct usage of the apostrophe myself...and intend (some fine day) to abandon its use entirely...as many young folks do now. How'm...
Just went to wikipedia, the page on Qing Dynasty coinage. My head is spinning! Now it's a must to produce sufficiently high-definition photos to...
The fellow I bought it from, over 20 years ago, was convinced it was a fake; copper over base metal, contemporary...junk. I gave $6 for it. It...
I would keep it for the grandkids...but they have no interest, zip. I'll trade it for cash, and keep digging through the other silver. Surely...
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] I hope this item isn't inappropriate for this forum. Found among miscellaneous low-grade silver. I think it's called a love...
Here are a few close-up pics...sorry about the poor detail. The sun will shine again, and I'll be trying for better work. wlw [ATTACH] [ATTACH]...
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] 25'' long overall; 38 coins; 13.4 ounces; non-ferrous. Black finish isn't paint, and these are remarkably crude; very...
ANACS returned the 1870 Type 1 Yen yesterday: Graded AU 50 Details; Cleaned...S/N 6234867 I'm only slightly disappointed...but fully accepting....
ANACS is in possession. I'll try to be serenely patient while the gears of grading do their work. All will be revealed here, in due time. wlw
Oops! I initially missed that happy-collector pegged it: "This should be a Japanese military medal..." (Cited from:...
Excellent...Thanks, both of you! I would like to hope the pin is from no later than 1945...but that seems a reach. More work to do here, and...
Hookman, once again your welcome response is filled with wisdom, and a lot of logical thought...thank you! Seattle is the closest major city, and...
~43mm diameter, ~23gm. Somewhat crudely cast; back is marked Silver, with old-style pin-latch. Crossed scimitars with spiked crown in wreath;...
That would leave...Chinese? Perhaps others, but I'm unable to differentiate between any of them. Thank you...wlw
23.8mm diameter, ~1,4mm thickness, plain edge, 5.2 grams, brass. 2 crossed anchors in ribboned wreath, 5-petal blossom at top: face/obverse. 7...
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