I always considered the Byzantines to be the true point where "token value" of copper coins really came into being. They simply seemed to have...
Another way of thinking about it, is maybe one planchet manufacturer was using jewelry as the source of this gold. This is usually gold and...
I agree, (for what its worth, I am not the experts many others on this thread are). The edges being weak also strengthened my argument for a very...
This is close to my thought. Best way to get deals is having relationships with the dealers. I have a couple of dealers who call me to move...
I can say I do not believe unions in the USA work for the betterment of the company in general, they work for job security of their members,...
Respectfully @Alegandron I do not see it political. I think we have done a good job keeping it not so. Maybe the thread belongs in Coin chat...
Top one by far sir. That is a heck of an attractive VG in my opinion.
Like I said, he may not have experience with mail, but he IS a logistic management expert, which is a pretty good fit IMHO. It is congress that...
I doubt there is anyone on here doubting PMD. I thought it was fair enough to ask if anyone may recognize the pattern of damage on the coin. I...
If someone has this expensive piece of equipment. Does it also verify thickly coated bars with proper weights? Would it have caught those tungsten...
Here is some on another on another website: https://www.coincommunity.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=77503 Looks like, on average, older ones tend...
Interesting. If not PMD, I almost wonder about a soft strike since both sides affected. However, the rims are not soft really. Would like to hear...
You mentioning his father make me certain its the same man. I am sure I was wrong what state he lives in.
Looks like it went through a mechanical impression device. Could be many things, leather softener, etc.
The act of attaching those things will have permanently damaged it. Even if you remove them they will forever be damaged. There is an Allen...
First of all, everyone needs to be cognizant of where these articles originate and their political views. From what I read, a logistics expert...
Gold coins will photograph contact marks as black more than any other metal. Its weird, but must be a function of the metal's properties.
Your father was following conventional wisdom. Part of that wisdom was because for years nefarious sellers would AT tone problem coins to hide the...
I agree all were baked. Coins CANNOT tone that way. Others here can explain it better than I can, I just know this is impossible.
I suggest storing your coins, even slabs, in the presence of "sacrificial silver", as well as stored in low humidity, no sulfur environment. Get...
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