I agree with snaps. The reverse was protected, and the obverse wasn't. Another example of how this could happen would be it was sitting in the...
I am not sure how many people know that prongs are NGC only. :) Either way, I think cropping out the coin makes an immense improvement. Here is...
what a beauty brg!
As usual paul, I learn something new about Jeff's from your posts.
Congrats on your marriage! Yeah, you never really get to know your coins until you see them close up. A loupe really stresses my old eyes. Once I...
Good question. I would also be interested in a book or video. Here are a couple more early cuds in my collection: [IMG] [IMG]
Doug..Thanks for the informative and quick response. I am starting to get interested in the minting process. Gary.. That certainly makes sense.
Thanks Doug. Maybe this question is for another thread, but I'll ask anyway. I often see die polish lines on coins. Is the die polishing done only...
Thanks guys. It makes me think about how many more could have been struck before the die just fell apart completely. I really do not know much...
karen, just to give you an idea about the 1968 No S dime, there are estimated to be about 15 of them. They are worth up to $35,000. There are...
Karen, there is no way we could see that the dime is missing the 'S'. Can you take a better picture of just the dime? Also, I beleive this is an...
I starting imaging some German coins last night and never noticed this beauty of a broken die. Although I am not very knowledgeable in errors, I...
I have never seen a smear! I have very limited experience with paper, but that is neat.
Acetone is in nail polish remover, however that is not what you would use. You can buy pure acetone (99% I think) at any hardware store. It will...
Kick it in the acetone.
The main thing that makes it look fake to me is the wear. Like icerain mentioned. The way it is meant to look circulated, yet it is still so...
I collect them. I do not need any, but that is very nice of you britcion. Should have held a contest! :)
Even as a toned lover, I cannot believe some of the huge premiums they fetch. I do not pay these huge premiums for toned coins. I personally...
Not toning at all. Environmental damage or like snapshot said, chemical. Possibly someone spilled Coke on it. :)
And especially do not confuse them for the most amazing show ever.. The Antiques Roadshow! We love you Mark Wahlberg!
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