The right obv field hit and stains better hold it back.
Goes to show what can be done with pictures! Nice job!
Here's a list of the lowest mintages in order for you: 1968 S 261,311,510 1973 S 319,937,634 1972 S 380,200,104 1974 S 412,039,228 1971 S...
In the midwest all of the S mints are scarce when roll hunting. the 1973-S (2nd lowest mintage) is very rare to find in any condition. The 1969-S...
That confirms what I've always known! Thanks Charmy
Well, can you see the lines reappearing?
Obviously, something is causing it over and over. Mostly on one side, less often on both sides. Right now I can't say if it's a mint process or...
Somebody definately experimented by cleaning the reverse. It didn't go so well, so they didn't clean the obverse. UNC details. The reverse is...
The real test is to see if the lines retone and show up. I hope you rinsed it thoroughly so the surfaces are nice and clean. Do you have it...
Nice looking coin for the age! Congrats!
For me dipping only has ONE definition, using an acid-thiourea chemical on the coin. Anything else is rinsing or soaking.
Amen! The terminology of "cleaned" and "harshly cleaned" only serves to confuse collectors. I stand by my definition for the sake of all...
Look at the MS-63 coin and tell me what you think: http://www.pcgs.com/photograde/#/Lincoln/Grades
You guys are using the term "catalyst" improperly. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catalysis
Might squeeze up one with some luster.....which I cannot see.
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Very nice job! Well done! :thumb: ***CONSERVATION*** OK, here comes Doug and Mark to tell us how it was cleaned. LOL :D Here's another one,...
nice!
64 doesn't surprize me. I knew I was being slightly conservative, this one is borderline IMO. I would have said 64 based on the distance picture,...
Tough battle! Thanks Dick
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