One issue with your photos is the lighting, it almost appears as if you're using the flash. That's a big no-no. Try lighting from an angle. 2...
I wonder if the Krause North American Coin Guide book is worth getting I found a used copy for $10 from 2018. I have the 1901-2000 & 2001-Date...
I do use Numista regularly, but usually when i have a specific coin in hand Thanks I'll check that one out.
So I just picked up a lot of nearly 100 Canadian coins on the cheap. I have some and I'm familiar with them on a basic level. Living only 1 hour...
Yes, my advice is don't get one. Get a quality loupe instead
Oh that's what I do too, HAHA
Hey all - one of these coins I had listed in the coin chat area with a GTG just for funsies but I thought I'd share them both here. I got both of...
Well this coin arrived yesterday and I was able to snap some pictures. [ATTACH][ATTACH] This is the top population at PCGS and it's the only...
Yes, I agree removing things like verdigris, possibly pvc gunk, and other "deposits" can be risky business in the sense you may expose some ugly...
Some of the silver is listed BELOW spot, smh. Also I see there's a review on one that gave 5 stars "coins look good but they are counterfeit"....
Ya same - They're ok but I'd rather have the real thing even if it's dull and gray. That's pretty cool! I love how they just nonchalantly...
Ya I was aware of the fact that they quickly became unattractive if circulated or stored poorly. I guess I wasn't sure if there was some mass...
I know that 1943 steel cents are not that uncommon, however I still find them hard to find at a reasonable price that are not reprocessed. So I...
Yep I've got a bunch that look like this, pulled out of the ground metal detecting. I spend them
I agree with most of what you said, but I take exception with this part. A coin that's been given an acetone bath will not come back cleaned or...
Most of my circulation finds are booger ridden zincolns. Great find, i hope it's authentic. Sure looks it to my untrained eye.
Shellac in my experience hardens (and you're right it is a great durable coating). Maybe over time it can soften up again? Whatever this was/is...
You're unlikely to get an answer on "how" because it opens a huge can of worms. Perhaps you wish to do it for your own entertainment but others...
It's known as the Devil's heavy metal note because it has 666 in the middle :troll: I'm kidding of course o_O
oh PLEASE post your messages to them and thier responses. I'm sure they have nothing better to do with thier time than to come on a forum and...
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