Becasue it's so common. It's due to the high relief of the obverse shoulder.
Agreed
For the best results, use that procedure. However, I've conserved many coins with direct application (no prep) too. Just keep experimenting and...
Oh no....here we go again.
PVC residue is best addressed with pure acetone.
Oh, in that condition (based on the pics), the coin is worth $30-40.
Very, very nice one! That coin will grade MS-65 with a major TPG.
DOH....that's what happens when you only read page one. LOLOLOL CONGRATS!
You need an expert to have a look. The die cracks match the description but appear to be from an earlier die state because they are not as long.
Spot price Morgans are a great deal. Beware of unslabbed 3-leggers....there's lots of fakes out there. You better know the diagnostics well...
WOW! Nice coin! It sure is good to see one of these on the forum as they are quite rare. I can't even guess how many 1984's I've searched looking...
I believe the naked eye plays a huge role with TPG's. When the grader picks up that coin he has decided the grade and color within those first 3-4...
Wizard Coin Supply provides all of the product documentation on their website. Also, as you said, I'm on the forums frequently and I'm happy to...
I appreciate your candor. I'd ask the same question myself of any chemical product because there's been so many scammers to do just that sort of...
Fun post to read through, thanks for that. I like the buggy in the last picture! I was on the sand dunes a couple of days ago. FUN FUN FUN!...
Wish I could tilt it back and forth to see the luster. LOL If it really, really cartwheels and glows it could get bumped up. 66RD
Amazing job bro! NICE!
LOLOLOL....Indeed!
Large date I guess I break the diagnostic rules. The first thing I notice is how low the bottom of the 7 is in relationship to the 0.
I was hoping they'd be a little forgiving.....guess not.
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