In order: XF, Altered surfaces, AU/MS (not sure), MS
It is in every collector's interest to experiment with these methods so you know what to look for in cleaned copper. Just do it on circulated...
My, how their attitude changes after a few bad fiscal quarters. ;)
Great thread! Unfortunately, I have no 1796 coins to share. :(
The coin is incuse, and hits that span a device element but are not deep enough to get to the incluse area would appear like that. Said a bit...
FWIW, former NGC grader and long-time dealer, Mark Feld, just sent me an e-mail: "Unless I'm missing something in the images, it looks as made to...
Congrats Kanga! So what's your next variety challenge? Are you going to collect other HD dates?
Congrats on your NEWP.
Bravo Rick! The original pics over on PCGS sure had me fooled -- I thought the coin was real.
Wanna bet a dollar? ;) Don't take my word for it -- let's see what some other folks have to say about it......
AU details, dipped at best, cleaned at worst.
p.s. while I would be concerned it is fake (because there are so many of them out there), I see nothing from the small photos to suggest that it is.
The coin looks F to me.
That's kind of spooky!
:eek: Wow! :eek:
That's a great coin, and from what I can tell from the photos, you REALLY got your money's worth it on that one. Thanks for sharing Ruben &...
p.s. the 33d looks slabable.
Those photos just confuse me. I have no idea which way this one will go.
I think you have removed the verdigris, but for those who know what to look for, the now-untoned areas around the letters looks unnatural. It...
An old-type kraft envelope and albums like a Dansco and Wayte Ramond will tone coins in a rainbow fashion. While for most people toning coins is...
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