Here is the MSDS for it, but the specific ingredients are not listed. Used as specified, it does not harm the copper based coins, and only reacts...
I don't collect these, so your photo is interesting. At first glance, I can readily see what you are seeing. It is not the best of design, so...
Only the photo was staring me in the face Kurt, and I do wish people would label the photos better in a thread as there was more than one line of...
Wiley, I do not believe it is a RPM. There is in the photo the appearance of a vertical bar to the left of the mm, but as bold as it appears,...
No, I am getting too old for windmills like that. I guess soon they will have the high speed cnc to cut each die directly. Then they will...
I tend to see more pinkish color , especially around the lettering and portrait, than I like. I suspect cleaning, but a fair time ago. I would put...
Maybe they are just older with bad eyesight or CTE or can't find a glass coke bottle to make a magnifying glass :) Jim
No , machine doubling on all areas in photo. Jim
I would call it EF45 buying, AU50 or 53 selling. Depends on the lighting.
True, squared off edges. This one has chamferred edges for circulation.
Your explanation of how doubled dies occurred by multiple annealing/ hubbing methods in the past is correct. Now how do you try to explain for the...
Ok guys, there is no need for this. I understand what both of you are talking about, but not quite sure if it is a continuation of something...
Its normally $1.38ppd from China on Aliexpress.com
Excellent photo, although it reminds me of certain Youtube coin experts and their followers. :)
I was just kidding. I do think that the Single squeeze DD or DR is mechanical, obviously when one examines the production of modern SS dies....
Ha, hope you aren't setting me up :) I have looked at it several times and passed over answering. But asked directly, I would consider it if mine...
To me it is just an advertisement. Dialing for dollars. But to each their own.
Ebay has good sellers, and scammy ones, but if you search you can find some hardworking honest dealers. Using another area of interest, gemstones,...
Wonder if warming gently would allow more movement.
They were also made by the Canadian mint and Franklin mint ( US Private) from 1966 -1984. https://coinsite.com/panama-one-balboa/ I believe the...
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