First the back story…..I used to collect as a child with my father who encouraged my interest in the hobby. When I was a teenager, I sold my small...
Drusus - thanks for your reply. I might decide to give it a distilled water bath, but I guess the trick is to avoid any wiping or rubbing to...
What about this one? What would a mineral water bath do to this coin? Any damage? Not sure I would do it, but I'm curious. If it is gentle,...
Hello - I am curious to learn more about this coin and am hoping you can give me your thoughts on: - What denomination (is it similar to a U.S....
Yes, can't deny your point, but some of these are getting very sophisticated.
More If this becomes rampant (maybe it already is?), I will give up on the hobby since my return to collecting 6 months ago. I know this is the...
I saw this on an investing message board. Do you agree we have a silver shortage? Here's the message board post: Interesting Article on...
I was trying to show the motto more clearly for your grading opinion. Now, I stumbled into showing the eye detail. Thank you for pointing that...
I bought this most common year of the Trade Dollars about 4 months ago after seeing so many that were cleaned. The dealer also showed me several...
Many Thanks You guys are great.....many nice links and advice. Thank you!
I am on the market for a Draped Bust Large Cent in XF condition. I have been scanning ebay for awhile now and most there have issues/details that...
This is a coin my good friend purchased. He asked me to gather some opinions on how others would grade it. In my limited experience, these large...
My youngest son and I will be travelling to Jefferson City, MO next weekend for a soccer tournament. Is there a dealer open on Saturday worth...
Obverse Guys - I am enjoying this debate because it is educational to me. Thank you and keep it up if you want to scrutinize further. (p.s. God...
Craton: I do not have the coin with me right now to look at to answer your question. It is still with photographer that took these new pictures....
Definitely champaign color, not the harsh bluish or gunmetal look of the pics in my original post. Thanks for your opinion, Mike. Anyone else?
I'd like your opinions again (and any others) on some photos taken of my 1847 Seated Dollar. To refresh your memory, please read this post first:...
Really, I take no offense and I always appreciate straightforward communication. At some point I'll get better pictures and then I'd like to come...
Don't wonder......just bad pictures........I'm a rook at taking macro pictures and my lighting was very poor. Anyway, you'll just have to take my...
Another pic This still doesn't do the coin justice, but might help a little bit in showing some of it's luster! [IMG] The other coin I...
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