Problem is sir that the chlorine can start the reaction. I have seen uncleaned coins fine before, and after soaking in tap water half have BD....
I agree for everything EXCEPT cleaning coins. Tap water contains chlorine, which promotes bronze disease. Water is not a great solvent, it gets...
We really collect knowledge more than bits of metal. No coin collector is as long winded as an ancient collector, because we LOVE the history,...
That is exactly what I was thinking. Then you can customize it as proof only, BU only, both, etc.
I agree. I have an original H1 spade as well as many early pieces, (maybe 100 large Ban Liangs or more). I specialized mainly in early Chinese and...
Glad to see it. That is what I would have graded it in my collection. It is a nicely struck piece. I prefer those with good strikes and honest...
I would say collecting coins is the worst investment decision you can make VERSUS REAL INVESTMENTS. That is because collectible coins is NOT an...
I posted on another thread I think they are overlooking the affect of bank lobbies being shut down is having on this. I know I have my jar full I...
In Iowa, finding a place to park two semis was never a concern. Heck, he probably had 40 friends with similar space, but point taken. Not all...
I thought my dad was dumb when I was a kid, but then thought about it and realized how brilliant it was. He speculated in copper, but in a...
There are lots of good books on US gold. I actually have multiples of the Smithsonian one with Doty. I would HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend, especially...
Ever read the David Jen(?) book about "shen" of a coin. Best description I ever heard. The rest of his book was a trainwreck, but its worth it for...
Excellent point. Unfortunately coin slabs are not stasis chambers. Red coins can turn brown, pretty toning can turn dark and dangerous, etc.
I do too, attractive coin. Not as classical maybe as I might prefer, but attractive.
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