Indeed....over-used term. This coin is rainbow toned:[ATTACH]
Die cracks are a common occurrence (over-used dies eventually break), personally, I don't consider them very collectible although I have a few...
I'd never "invest" in copper. However, I do a good bit of penny roll searching and have accumulated one 5-gallon bucket of copper cents but I...
Solid advice....except I'd go after a nice MS example. If you ever go to sell an average circ Morgan, you'll also only get about melt. OP - Go...
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I see what you're asking, the fields are a bit odd. I've seen quite a few cents like this. My theory is that the obverse die was very slightly,...
Coin Care is nothing but mineral oil with an odorant. Keep in mind that verdigris (an ionic salt) is insoluble in oil.
VC is completely safe, there are no restrictions on shipping from a chemical standpoint. Unfortunately, you are correct about the costs. Shipping...
Most of the verdigris looks to be light but there appears to be some heavy in there as well. For the most part, I think it would conserve fairly...
I wonder if it resides in Rick's personal collection now?
Completely agree. One also has to consider that dirt is prone to accumulate around the devices, that's where it naturally settles during circulation.
Personally, I like Daniel's work....it's coin art.
AT all the way! lol
DOH! AU-55,not worth slabbing.
You need to post BOTH SIDES for a grade.
For me storage really depends on the coin and the time horizon for me doing anything with it. For long-term storage of high grade MS coins I use...
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Sweet coin! 64
MS-55, tough to judge since these are generally poor with crappy luster.
Nearly perfect, 67RD.
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