Still can't see higher than a 64 b/c of field hits. Watch, it's graded 66 or something. ;)
Be sure to push the coins all the way "down" before you move the slides, otherwise you'll get the dreaded "slide marks" you describe.
"Are proof sets worth investing in? " No. They are a terrible investment -- and have a record of being such since the 60's. That is unlikely to...
Actually, I would say that there are two other factors that are equal or even more important in estimating the value of a toned coin -- the...
64, but from the pics, who knows really.
9% is pretty cheap, IMO. Find a cheaper alternative with a wider audience. I'm waiting. ;)
$250
AU 63 nice coin!
What's the grade?
Mr. Feld, Please, be my guest....Mike p.s. sorry I didn't log on earlier today -- busy morning.
Good point about the toning, but I suspect the OP is not interested in stripping the coin of toning, but rather just removing the adhesive left...
I wonder how this ever got out of the mint!
Something stuck in the die that is "struck through" -- it remains on the die for several strikes and appears as incuse on the struck coin. In...
Gotta give the counterfeiter an A for effort. A trade dollar from the 1700's? That would be a first! :)
"What could the US Mint do to make you happy?" Stop with the clip-art designs of today, and start making coins with nice designs like we used to...
Pure acetone will do it. Soak for a few hours, then remove. If it's not completely gone, dab some toilet paper or some other soft cloth on the...
p.s. if Jerseycat doesn't respond before the 24 hour limit, I will post a coin.
Let's use Jerseycat's 24-p peace as the next example (see leftmost coin in post #20 of this thread). :) Please post a reverse shot and share the...
Nice! The coin that keeps on giving. :)
p.s. Lehigh, that's a wonderful coin!
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