Yeah, they tend to be mostly emotionally charged train wrecks, so I avoid them.
It's the other way around. That One Particular Guy gets perilously close to the definitions I explained, but is careful not to cross the line.
To demonstrate that they are equivalent, you have to show that: A counterfeit is a forgery. A forgery is a counterfeit. The first is pretty much...
The market may show that it's worth paying to put these labels on the coins, but does it show that it's worth paying the extra money for them on...
Just make sure you have a full tank of gas before you get here.
Looks real, but messed with. This is the kind of coin you'd see in a Morgan dollar junk box labeled "pick at $18."
Green CAC for the 84-O Morgan. Really nice for a 61, but not close enough to 63 to score a gold bean.
Unfortunately, it's not. He made some and then kind of disappeared. It is a cool tool, though.
Acetone would soften the plastic into goo and make a horrible mess that will be difficult and costly to fix. Do not do this.
Fantastic collection. If the Indian Cents are like this, I imagine some of the other coins are pretty stunning, as well. Heed the "slide marks"...
Reversing a lens can be useful, but primarily for shooting beyond 1:1 macro (i.e., high magnification). You will lose the ability to focus the...
Yes.
Modern by @tibor 's standards, being post 1500, but this 1567 Ecu d'Or is my latest old gold purchase.
Different set. ;) The other two I bought were for my Prime Number Set, and I posted those on the World Coins forum.
Each hand has 14 knuckles. Start hammering!
I'm also in the AU50 camp. The reverse doesn't show the wear the same because of the nature of the design, but there is a lot of luster remaining.
Would you believe it's graded XF45?
You could use light cooking oil in a pinch. Your wife already thinks you're nuts, so what have you got to lose?
Yes. There was a world coin auction last week.
Much improved. Now try the smear of oil trick.
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