OK, here we are after an hour in acetone. the folder debris was gently prodded off the eagle with a toothpick. No other manipulation. [IMG] [IMG]
Very well put, Mike. I'll do most anything to avoid standing in line at the post office, buying padded mailers, and paying all those little fees.
Sounds OCD to me. Wonder how many times a day they polish the little window on the 2x2.
"That's a nice one! Just for practice grading seated coins, that looks to be about AU53 right? " That sounds about right to me. This coin is so...
I hope more folks will offer opinions on these coins, none of them is slabbed at present, so in a sense some doubt as to their authenticity must...
Hi, I think the 'spike' referred to is actually a scratch on the coin. It is not unusual to see a small area where the denticles are somewhat...
I'll have to counterbalance that lovely, soft toned Ike with a crusty old relic: 1858-O half [IMG] [IMG]
Think I'll revise my earlier, off the cuff estimate to a F-12.
Catbert, that's just an awesome piece, with a great pedigree! You really ought to post that on CU for Stefanie (Coinsarefun) to see. Congrats!
Nice, original looking coin. G-VG grade, I think. very attractive.
here's one on eBay now with the "vanishing dentils"...
Weight is the best 'quick screen' there is for a walk in. Don't even have to get out a glass!
A nice, meaty original copper. If the price was right, you should be a happy camper (I would)!
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