Really nice buy. ;) I am just not good at grading old copper
I don't see the wear that I saw in the first photos. That said, the coin looks to have been dipped. The scratch on the face is troublesome, and...
AU 58 and I bet it gets a straight grade
The Clear S is only found on proof coins
The Botanic Garden C&C set nickel is a matte proof coin and usually very recognizable with even the naked eye. Your coin is not from that set.
There are many books that I could and do recommend. You can check out my books recommendation blog on the coinshowradio website to read them....
@Beena David is it the color that's you're trying to achieve? or is it a cleaner coin for casting?
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While there are many materials that would brighten the color of the copper, I have yet to find one that doesn't trend toward pink, and pink just...
most copper cleaning will leave coins a pinkish color as collecting nut mentioned. If this color is acceptable, then clean away, you're using...
Are you trying to restore the copper color? The salt/vinegar mix that you suggesed is going to be damaging to the surfaces of the coin and will...
That’s Jet Tila LOL
It’s not Jet Lee. It’s J T Lee or Justin. Jet Li is a Japanese Martial Arts movie star.
well, they do get graded on a curve. All 52-S Frankies on one continuum, and the best get the best grades. My problem was more with the theory...
Entry Post I started collecting transit tokens last year, just because they're obsolete and interesting. The rest of the stuff looks like stuff...
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how can the "hits not be struck out and the strike be acceptible for gem status? just asking
Nope. Still waiting to be graded.
as asked, no they are not. Uncirculated versions of 1983 P and D Quarters will command a premium if they are in choice to gem uncirculated condition.
the date appears to be altered
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