When I first started collecting at about age 13, there were thousands sealed mint bags of these coins stored at the S F Mint. Other Fed....
I just recently bought a 1821 in vf-xf on E-bay for $144 with free ship. A very eye app. coin! Address: vette1986 A long time seller and...
It looks like the faint remnants of typical brown toning as is on the other silvers, now that you mention it. Chascat
I,m working on the same sets one coin at a time...just finished the 53 set! Good luck hunting!
Looks like a die crack on left field of half. A couple of hairlines on cheek and right field. A gorgeous cent! A great quarter with only a...
Can anyone recommend the best book on dipping? I would like to learn a few new tricks.
That is precisely why I only use 50% ammonia and 50% distilled water for dip. It kills the bacteria, air pollutants, and whatever else caused it...
Some dippers use a final rinse of alcohol, they say it helps seal the surface and dries much quicker with the hair dryer. I have not tried method...
Dipping has some risk factors. I don,t dip coppers because it usually leaves a pinkish tone on M S coins. I have dipped many proof coppers with...
I studied this coin last night. The patina is too even [looks polished], the lettering looks a bit rough [other examples seem to have more even...
Take a nice ocean cruise instead.
I looked at other coins they have up for bid. They all may be cleaned, all are very rare dates, all would go for moon money if were not cleaned....
I love morgueanns!
This point system has existed from day 1. I have always selected coins with great eye appeal and would grade at the High end of their...
I think a 70 grade is and always be considered a PERFECT COIN. Nothing can be better than perfect. However, the grade point system for mint...
65, Been collecting since 12
Buy these aftermarket hype is long gone! These are bullion coins and therefore a very risky investment. I would buy a Liberty type 1 double...
Never clean a copper. In many cases, hazy proofs can be restored by: 1. prepare a solution of 50% clear ammonia with 50% distilled water. 2....
Thanks for the tips on Lens Cleaner, by the way, peanut butter removes labels. Charlie
I have many scratched slabs. Is there any good method to polish them in order to remove the scratches?
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