If it was up to me I'd give these guys each the proverbial cigar ;) :jawdrop: Hopefully you're kidding.
It's been a long road and an even longer story Thad - hasn't it ? I'm sure there are some others who can recall all of it, or at least bits and...
Hmmm - I could be wrong but I think there's gonna be a "surprise" answer on this one.
More times than can be counted. The only explanation from the TPGs that I have ever seen, and that was years ago, is along the lines of - "over...
I await Mike's explanation for this one with bated breath :)
The answer will typically depend on one's philosophy on the matter. In other words, what's more important to somebody, looks, or practicality ?...
Fair enough, that's a plausible explanation Mike.
After you've seen the exact same thing happen over and over and over again, hundreds or even a thousand times over the years, that "wow" reaction...
You can try looking here, but you do have to be signed in to see it - https://www.greysheet.com/publications/library I'm also pretty sure that...
A rusty die is about the only explanation that really makes any sense but it's very unusual in that it is so extensive. The central device is...
I strongly suspect that's because you keep buying so many :)
No, but that doesn't really mean much as off metal strikes were fairly common, but are rarely found listed anywhere. That is until one shows up in...
I'm curious to see where your experiment takes you once you're finished. But, I suspect that you're gonna get to the point that the only thing...
It should be noted that the mint is not allowed to do that with all coins. The determining factor is always the wording of the specific law that...
And if that bothers anybody, a quick rinse in xylene followed by a rinse in distilled water (followed by proper air drying) will remove it. And...
None that I ever heard of.
I wasn't questioning your observation. And my comment was addressed more to all those who read this thread more than it was you specifically. And...
The toning seen on that coin is pretty much typical in regard to color, location and pattern. And while the packaging could easily have played a...
Sorry, not that I'm aware of. To the best of my knowledge, it still works just fine.
I have explained how to use it here - https://www.cointalk.com/threads/proper-acetone-procedure.193708/ Very bad idea as acetone will dissolve...
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