I used either a micro-screwdriver or a razor blade, both work great.
I've seen rubberband toning many times in my life.....keep them away from coins!
That was from our old "modern woody" experiment. It showed the stripes/lines were embedded down into the planchet....pretty much proving my theory...
Yes it does! I did it a few times just to verify the spots were organic in nature and the coins came out funky looking....heat does odd things to...
MS-63 "Improperly Graded" :hungover: ...yeah, they need to add that to the slab. LOL
I only found ONE way to remove carbon spots....with a torch. I've tried almost every chemical known to man, NOTHING can remove carbon spots except...
Nope, clear as day my friend, clear as day! :cigar:
PMD, this is what a clip looks like, notice the "ridge" in the middle where the dies came together:[ATTACH]
http://www.lincolncentforum.com/forum/showthread.php?24220-The-First-Steps-to-Proper-Coin-Conservation
A spelling mistake on a Lincoln has NEVER happened since the first coin was minted. What you have is either damaged or the result of a clogged...
Seriously, did you call NCS and ask? LOLOLOL
Yes, those are hard to find! NICE!
Surprising, I could have said 63RD because it's heavily spotted. The 1909 plain is TOUGH in MS RED period....still a nice coin.
NCS doesn't CLEAN coins, they CONSERVE them Doug. Call them and ask for yourself. :banghead:
It could be as simple as an acetone soak. You didn't use acetone on your coins prior to submission? I do on EVERY coin I submit to give me piece...
65RD, looks like a nice coin...agree with RLM.
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