@panzerman I think you're up pal, unless I'm reading wrong 1502 was the last date posted :)
Excessive humidity would be my guess. And it just hasn't had time to affect the coins yet, at least on the obv. But if ya look at the rev pics,...
Further response is pointless.
The thing you're not accounting for is the timing of the strike sequence. From my first post on the subject I have readily agreed that metal flows...
Wear is wear. It absolutely holds up to scrutiny. And the reason it does is because it is the only rule/definition of MS that does hold up to...
Yes, but it requires some knowledge and experience to do so without harming the coin. Do a search for posts on the subject of proper cleaning -...
Not at all, and what's more you know I'm not. The definition of a mint state coin is and always has been a coin that has no wear - period. So to...
You'll do just fine ;)
Read post #101. You're saying the same thing that I'm saying, (almost), I've been saying and you don't even realize it. And I've been saying the...
I think it was about 20 years ago that I first said - the only difference between AT and NT is intent. Beyond that the toning is exactly the same.
Yup, perfect example of how badly they over-grade coins - in both cases ! Wear is wear, doesn't matter what causes it it's still wear. And if it...
William, you're getting a fast and dirty version of an education in coins - that's what is going on here. You're finding out about bits and pieces...
I'm well aware, please read here in the Introduction to Numismatic Resources, my 2nd post in this thread -...
I don't think you even realize it but your almost contradicting yourself. Yes, physics is what dictates where and in what direction the metal will...
You got the right kind of idea, but to really understand you first have to realize something. The size of the planchet is exactly the same size as...
Yeah, it does that on broadstrikes - but only on broadstrikes. You do understand how a collar works don't you ? The collar fits tight, against...
There are some borderline comments being made on a subject we don't discuss here, so let's let that part end and stick to talking about the slabs :)
As Bob explained above, there are 2 different books. And there may be newer editions than those found in these links....
LOL ! I get your point Mike but I think there's actually more than 3 of us :D That said, in all seriousness, I would not in a million years every...
Ya think ? OK, here's an example. This coin has lots of die wear lines on it. [IMG] And here's a link to the pic, if you click on it and open...
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