Have you compaired it with the exsisting known VAMS ? http://www.vamworld.com/1886-P+VAMs
That coin would go into the $2.50 bin at my shop- Sounds like it wasn't a bad buy ,especially if you got a nice FE out of it.
. My usual is 3 whacks with a hammer to the flat sides, repeat as nessesary with good judgement on the force of the next blows until she cracks....
Sorry, but that is post mint damage. Welcome to CT -
Well I just went back & looked & it isnt showing up for me - sorry maybe some one snaked it after the last post -
This place has it for about $275 USD http://dymasia.com/store.asp?storeAction=showCartContents Now its not showing up anymore - I dunno ??
http://www.alibris.com/stores/broadstr/search?mtype=&searchtype=title&searchquery=The+art+and+craft+of+coinmaking%3A+a+history+of+minting+technolog...
I've stated this before but I know of & have seen 1000's of coins go through service that have had an acetone service before hand & get certified...
I haven't bought a coin for my personal collection in over 2 years. Have I quit collecting ? NO - I just havent found the next piece to buy that I...
Gross - not sure it even is a female ,let alone a woman.
Over the tens of 1000's of walkers I have gone through have not seen one that strong or nice ever ! Very cool !
I don't care who yar that's funny :D
Well according to his CU posts #1 AU cleaned #2 AU55 #3 no word ,but does it really matter ;) #4 code 91 NO grade (AT)
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If it doesnt get into the ink too muck I would say that using industrial acetone will remove the residue & not harm the note. I have done it...
It sounds high but IMO thats a coin that really deserves respect. The grey sheet is wrong on that coin. $2400 in trade is about what its worth IMO...
I appreciate the comments guys . I would like to do it again sometime ,maybe with an older group to be able to speak a little more advanced,...
Take a look here http://indiancent.wikispaces.com/1857+S8 Dies that have been damaged by striking each other without a planchet between...
While I'm not sure any will become YN's they sure did have a good time while in the shop. It was a fun experiance for them & myself . I had not...
Great set of posts - Thanks for sharing. I always like to read through them :)
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