I’m doing a similar project. Like Doug has suggested long soaks in distilled water seem to be more effective than acetone. After two or three days...
By listening to the teacher(s).
Thank you for taking the time to put this very informative thread. The pictures and your writing are clear and concise.
Nicely struck, good mint luster, but storage hasn't been so kind to her. Not having her in my hand I grade her at MS64, lord only knows what the...
Nice find! Condition aside am I correct to call this a partial out of collar strike? The obverse rim from 2-5 o'clock and 10-12 o'clock add...
It may be easy for a coin hobby pro to start and run a TPG but running a publicly traded company is a whole different game that has nothing to do...
How about the Ed Wood seal of approval?
I attended the Coin Grading, Problem Coins and Conservation class with Brian Silliman Sunday and Monday. Needless to say I learned a ton. On the...
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The overall look of the coin (eye appeal) is in-natural which is enough to pass on the coin. Thanks for posting this. A very good educational post!
Do you have a time and place in mind?
So sorry, I was hoping to meet you green. Sans the bag of course. But then again how would I recognize you?
I an enrolled in a coin grading and dealing with problem coins class being held on Sunday and Monday. I will be staying until Thursday. We intend...
And you are probably seeing the same dealers with the same coins. It can get long in the tooth. Are you comfortable with buying over the internet?...
An overhead power transformer was struck by lightning and caught fire around the corner from me. I too am in Queens County.
The Ike group is correct about the $40.
You'll find them with patience. Can you attend some local coin shows? Ike's are not the most popular series. This bodes well for those who want to...
Bman! Nice to hear from you. I picked up 8 Ikes (1-'71, 4-'72's, 2-'76's) from a bank teller last week and I thought of you and your Ike...
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If you’re talking about 19Lyards post and picture from August 26, 2014 the ANACS label reads Improperly Annealed Planchet....
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