1923
The pictures are small, but I don't see any reason to attempt conservation on this coin. It's a nice, original IHC, I'd leave it be.
That's a nice cud! Great find! Always follow the polarity ladder when attempting conservation. Start by soaking for an hour and in each of the...
Here's a DP1 I sold awhile back....wish I would have kept it. :(
Here's an ebay listing I saved. An excellent example of an improperly conserved coin probably done with olive oil or lemon juice. What a shame!
I just liked the character of this one. I like dark grime! It kills me when people want to clean a coin like this.
A couple more now that I have time....
Of course, the classic SR.
I own about 20 or so 22D's, it's one of my favorites of the series too. When newbies ask about the "weak D", this is the example I usually show them.
This one is near and dear to me, it was part of my Grandfather's collection. It's in an ANACS VG8 DP1 holder now.....one of my fav coins.
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I give on the 21-S, too many coins as it's one of my favorite years of the series....there are some nice woodies. 1922
One more woody to get RLM excited. :D
1921S - I have far too many of these to post! The second coin I sucessfully conserved with VC, it's one of the first coins I tested on. It was...
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Man, I'm falling behind!
AH HA! I found a 21S picture!
Do you mean the letters "DE" are stamped onto the coin?
If it's not in a slab from a top-tier grading company, the grade is meaningless.....even when it is in the right slab, the grade should always be...
LOL! Great story!
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