Vinegar, probably not. And vinegar is not a good idea anyway. Acetone may work on the '68 at 3 o'clock, but if that is toning acetone will do...
It appears to be an anvil die. edit - that design matches no coin in any denomination that I can find. Look at the leaves in the wreath,...
Aslpride - If you read through this thread you will see where it is said several times that there is no simple answer to your question. That is...
The coin sniffer is only used on coins that are submitted under the Secure Plus grading tier at PCGS. IT is NOT used on any other coin submitted...
It is actually cheaper to set your thermostat at 1 comfortable temperature and leave it there. This is not an opinion.
Guys, dealers live, eat, and breathe want lists. They are what keep them alive. I would wager that probably 70% of all coins that a dealer buys...
OK a question for you folks posting about coins you want. Do any of you actually have these coins on a want list with a dealer ? And if you do...
I agree completely. One of the things I really have a problem with is, I guess you could call it attitude but perhaps philosophy would be a...
It shouldn't surprise you. Up until about 10 years ago the overwhelming majority of collectors preferred their coins white. Even today, probably...
For individuals, I agree. For the TPG graders, no. The graders who work for the TPGs have no personal say in how they grade coins. They have to...
For just silver coins ? No, not that I am aware of. But the Krause catalogs cover the coins of the entire world. And some countries have books...
Mike - over the years I have looked at and checked out many different monthly programs where you get coins sent to you every month. Without...
I tried one of those ring light attachments back in '02 or '03 I think it was. And I was very, very disappointed with the results. I ended up...
Probably, probably make some others unhappy. For me there is a simple rule about dipping coins and properly cleaning coins. It should always be...
It kind of comes down to this Christian - found in #8. Now I know that some might say that it is impossible to discuss coins sometimes without...
YES ! Probably worst thing you could do. Coins need to be stored in an area where the temperature rarely changes. And in an enclosed container...
NGC has always had an 8" minimum for DMPL, PCGS used to be 4-6". But if I remember correctly it says someplace on their web site that they use 8"...
No, not in any way. I am merely good at it. But never once have I ever claimed to be an expert of any kind - because I know I am not. Never once...
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