I don't think so. The portion of the 2nd 9 in the field, and the 2 on the rim - both are raised metal, and that can't happen from post mint...
That's what it is - toning, and very advanced toning. Of course what we can still see on the coin is only what the coin dip didn't get off. That...
Maybe so. But it appears it has been brought back to life :) And why start a new one when one already exist ? Your answers can be found here -...
Based on many years of personal experience, I would strongly suggest you go with a larger size. Ya see, like you I started out that way but it...
While I understand your point re "best case scenario", and while MS70 is notorious for turning copper a shade of blue or purple, I think it's...
Simple answer - chemicals. And chemicals can be applied in liquid form, gaseous form, and even powdered form. And if you know which chemicals to...
There have been a whole lot of threads written about this subject and I suggest you take the time to look them up and read them. And yeah there...
John you don't have to explain your thinking/reasoning, I know your reasoning, always have. And I've heard it all from a hundred different people....
Yeah, and every single one of them has been dipped ! Just like the one you posted. You need to understand something Blake - every coin there is,...
Oh I get it, but it doesn't stop them from doing it though. I've seen fakes of just about of every them at one time or another. Ya see, I...
The coin has been dipped and the dark coloration that can still be seen, not only what you circled but all of it, are the remains of what the dip...
I'm pretty much positive it's already been dipped so just leave it alone.
There are fake examples of all of the Mint Sets and Proof Sets from 1936 on until they started issuing them in the hard plastic cases. And yes...
Thanks guys :)
I'm gonna add one more thing to this discussion. One last thing for you to consider. Just for the hell of it let's assume that the planchet was...
And there is, it's plainly visible on the I, C, A, E, and M. If you know what an upset mill looks like and how it works you'd know that wasn't...
Gonna have to disagree. It's post strike damage and this area right here proves it. [ATTACH] See the thin strip immediately inside the rim at...
It's pretty much industry standard for dealers to offer 10% less than spot when buying, and sell for 10% more than spot for bullion and or junk...
They are the best and easiest way as they provide realized auction prices, but neither is free. You can see the basic info for free on each, but...
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