Uh.... Ok.. Thad, now I am really confused. Keep in mind I am a nooooob when it comes to discussing coins and the terminology associated...
Yay.. The man himself finally wrote a response to me! The benefit?? Didn't I just I read something from you that all coins have toning or...
Well tear me a new one! My old one sometimes doesn't work right.. c'mon! :) Before: [IMG] 24hours later: [IMG] OMG what have I done!!!...
Cool stuff! Enjoy the good times! do them often. They grow fast!
am I allowed to laugh?
naaaaaa Purple is the new red! [IMG] Right outa the psychedelic 50's????? Trippy! AT or NT? [IMG]
Yeah ok I'll confess, I am like that sometimes... like when the front door is painted red. :)
The gash could have been there when it was coated? Cool find none the less. Dime planchet 2.26g Machine roll or hand roll? I would have...
uhhhhhhh......... that little recipe will form a thin layer of something or another. I can't remember whether it is a white brass or a layer of...
Now for the cool part. Turn your silver penny into gold! Wash your silver looking penny really well and set it on a hot plate set at 600F...
First get 30g of zinc sulfate and dissolve it into 100mL of water. You can also use zinc chloride. This can be made by mixing hydrochloric acid...
binder clips for me. much stronger and super cheap to replace!
weakly struck obverse VF25- leaning towards 30
tough call.. I personally will go for crispness of strike before colors/toning, I'll over look small handling marks in favor of the details....
oh cool... it does! easy cheesy 123
Thank you! I am surprised in this day and age, with the number of MB forums that there are any issues with posting large photos. I am brand...
Now for fun . Who doesn't like a good ol' sacrificial offering to the great TPG in the sky? First we need a sacrificial lamb. Hmmmm I know!...
YAY!!! Finally - I found a smart guy... You sir are officially my new hero. Stay true to your course. While I question your method and results....
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