Much has been discussed about coin cleaning, but now I am unsure (and I do not want to be unsure). I would like clean coins, but not damaged...
When I take a photo of a coin, that is it, there is no making it pretty or trying to make it look better than it is. Other than cropping, no...
That is a falsehood. Casinos do not make their own "coins" so to speak. The gaming checks (more commonly known as chips) are not legal tender...
That is a wonderful coin with great detail!
That could very well be the case. If it is, I am sure there are many here that hope for the best for him and his family.
+1 I fell in love with Draped Bust cents the first time I saw them, and definitely, they deserve collecting and conserving in any condition.
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That is way cool!
You just have to confuse me, don't ya? I figure a beautiful woman is sign enough to know which side is tails, and therefore by default, the other...
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Yep, just got three today and love em (in a numismatic way, of course). I never would have gotten into ancients or foreign coins if I had not...
[ATTACH][ATTACH] Flowers are nice, but nothing beats a beautiful woman on a coin. :yes:
[ATTACH][ATTACH] I think we know which side is heads and which side is tails. :D
That definitely has that proof appearance and a great post!
Very brave indeed!
A little cheekiness that I did not catch. I am glad it turned out alright. From what I have read, there is a market for these counterfeits.
I thought the dealer was going to refund your money?
Lucky for you in what way?
This is the kind of piece that even though it may sadden us because we would rather see it pure and unadulterated cannot but evoke thoughts of who...
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