The Eliasberg collection is considered the one and only complete collection of "regular" U.S. issues. Regular issues exclude pattern,...
Doug, I have no issue with letting a coin air-dry after rinsing with distilled water. I've done it often, mostly with ancient coins. If there...
Reagent grade acetone dispensed from its original container will not leave a film in and of itself. If you are using painter's grade acetone or...
Yup. Water and acetone are miscible in all proportions. This is a common technique in research labs to dry glassware, metals and certain types...
I agree "conservation" is a better term. That said, I just got a spam from PCGS offering "restoration" for my coins. They showed an example of...
Your experience points out why those who collect moderately priced and pricier raw coins should submit at least a few to a reputable TPG. You may...
It's accepted by many that very rare coins are treated with a little more leniency by the grading services. They may give them a bit higher grade...
Congratulations. You have a sharp eye and good memory. I'm sure there are more discoveries to come. Cal
Probably the most valuable pedigree is GSA for certain Morgans. For some ancient coins, the pedigrees can stretch back quite a ways ......
It's a shame that the folks were treated this way. Unless the company or companies that sold them the coins made false claims, there is not much...
I've thought about posting a guide to their website, but have never figured-out enough of it to make a guide. There are multiple versions of the...
To break the mystery for others, it was an 1864 small motto two cent proof. Very rare and very cool. Maybe I'll buy a couple dozen ... not! Cal
Got'em! And they're fine. Thanks a lot. :happy: Cal
I sent you a PM ( Personal Mail aka Conversation in Cointalk-speak). Cal
If anyone has the Feb 2014 Legend-Morphy catalog and is willing to scan and email me one page from it, please PM me. Although the prices realized...
Fixation in cold, neutral, buffered formalin; embed in paraffin; 5 micron sections and H&E stain for histopath. Better have a sharp blade in the...
I didn't buy anything. But my wife bought a 1914 French Lorraine medal. Cal
Saw your display at the show today. Great job! Cal
Portrait of Theodor Heuss, president of West Germany, 1949-1959. Cal
Hard to say. Took the picture with a Nikon point-and-shoot. Nugget is 7 mm long. Cal
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