Most dealers will only give you just below melt value for it.
Lead is very reactive. Any acid will remove the carbonate, however, you will likely lose detail on the coin. When I've worked on copper that bad,...
Not bad for a scanner. I wish you luck with getting luster to show properly on a scanner, I think you'll need it.
Very nice gift! I hope he appreciates it.
If the luster is there, the marks are just due to circulation. If you found this in the wild, I seriously doubt it's been intentionally cleaned.
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One more thing, when sending "numismatic items", I only declare the face value of the coinage. Make sure you look at the international flat rate...
Using ANYTHING acidic on coins is not a good idea. I've experimented with almost every acid under the sun on copper, it ruins the coin...
ALWAYS start with distilled water before using solvents! Acetone would be my next choice, then isopropanol and, if that fails, xylene. Doing them...
The 1972 is just machine doubling IMO.....not worth any premium.
Boss, both your coins look to be AU IMO. It's tough to judge these without seeing in hand because some obverse die wear can easily be mistaken for...
Very solid EF-40 for the same reasons as Jack. The reverse shows little wear, the wheats are very nice.
I've experimented with heat treating, it does strange things to a copper cent. I have an 81 that turned silver and others that changed all kinds...
I only collect for two reasons, my own enjoyment and for my children when I'm gone. I have no plans on selling. When I submit, it's really for my...
Just another note, ANACS only gives the "no D" designation to those with strong reverse. You shouldn't have any problem getting $500 or so for...
Hummm....looks like it was soaked in acid to me.
Thanks for all your comments Mark. I am fortunate in one respect, my local dealer makes my submissions for me. All I have to pay for NGC grading...
Luster: A guide for Beginners I found this post on "Luster: A guide for Beginners" interesting and have nominated it accordingly for "CoinTalk...
I thought about it already Boss. Thing is, there's a point of diminishing returns, I have $150 in this coin already, CDN AU bid is a whopping $26....
I much prefer my RB in PAPER format (there is no electronic). I can look up info much faster than electronic format anyway.....long live PAPER!
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