I wasn't even aware of the first book, so for me this post is a double-whammy (the good kind). =) $20 seems like a really good deal on a...
I've been taking it easy for a bit, but wanted to get one final auction in before the year-end holidays. So, I went with the German stuff -...
So it's basically the same as bottled purified water?
Hmm, haven't seen it. Then again, I haven't been looking either. Wonder if Lowe's or Home Depot has it.
Someone can list anything for any price they want, but it doesn't mean anyone's buying. =) I wouldn't know about what goes on in your country,...
An Excel or SPSS spreadsheet works well for organizing a collection, but will not include pictures.
Considering how many were made and how few people will believe this silly rumor, these coins will likely remain fairly easy to find for a long...
Usually to sell it for more to someone who doesn't know better. Unfortunate yes, but it also happens A LOT. =/
I've been wondering about seeing the reverse sides, couldn't seem to do it in your previous albums. And this is a nice group. Very well balanced...
Well, that would make it an off-metal strike as well, as the 1982 Panama 1/2 balboa coins were all copper-nickel clad. I totally agree that it...
Can't tell for sure if it's a bonafide error from the pics, but it's an interesting piece of food for thought. :eat:...
This type of question comes up so often, why not just make a "sticky"?
Soaking in alcohol works just fine for removing any oil. If you can, try to get 192 proof (96%) neutral spirits. This stuff will do the trick...
Hmm never thought about using a distilled water soak. It's kind of a pain to boil and condense water to make it, but I guess the safety factor...
That's true, but there are ways to improve the appearance without necessarily damaging the coins. The cooking oil method I mentioned works well...
From this site: "Benin have released this Marijuana coin, though it contains none of the “herbal remedy”, it does come with a special scent. If...
Interesting that all of these coins come from places that have turned numismatics into a national business. (Philately too, but that's not really...
Any kind of cooking oil followed by a low pressure wipe with soft tissue. It won't give that original look, but it will give a glossy appearance...
Hmm, I didn't think this one would be removed, as this Thailand seller wasn't doing anything wrong. So much for that then. Should have saved the...
Usually the reason why would take a very long time to explain, whereas the eye of someone experienced in coins of that type works much quicker.
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