Never clean, but conserve. Following the solvent polarity ladder to attempt conservation: 1) water 2) acetone 3) xylene If these are...
This is NOT mold! It is not biological in nature, it is simply a surface residue. Terminology is important in numismatics because using the wrong...
Sage advice! You can go to any coin show or shop and find all of these coins in BU for reasonable prices. Plus, you have the advantage of seeing...
Very nice...congrats! The one miss is OK, you still did good.
The 1922-D takes an experienced eye to grade. It's one of my favorite coins in the series because of the different die states used. They are all...
The large S is also fatter in the middle and more "smashed" looking than the small S.
Nice! I have several VDB's too including a complete "grade set" from G to MS
Hummmm.....LMAO
Right on! :thumb:
The 32 is a VF-25.
The 1917 is a technical VF, separation between the cheek and jaw. VF-20
NEVER use fingernail polish! It contains added ingredients like ethyl acetate and perfumes.
I don't think it was a mistake. Just some are brilliant and some are satin. Most likely due to different preparations of the planchets.
You know what they say about opinions. :D My comments are based on science and experience. Regardless of your experience, you cannot trump the...
There will be some results of testing, but not much. That would be too large of an undertaking. The material presented is based upon my...
Great wheat lines, VF-30.
There is sufficient detail to call it F-12.
Is it really worth buying feedback? I say NOT!
Just be aware that once opened it will not seal as well as the first time.
Yes, small cent Airtites and 2x2's.
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