That's carrying things too far. The holder protects the coin. Then something protects the holder... then the holder of the holder... and on and...
This is probably an unsatisfactory answer, but I like them all -- including PCI. While others will rightly point out, "buy the coin, not the...
It might help if you posted photos of a couple of typical coins to see better what you are up against. It would also help to know whether the...
Be daring. Try DGS mentioned elsewhere on Coin Talk.
I agree. Circulated Morgans age well. It was a very well designed and durable coin.
I would jump at the chance to purchase a cleaned 1927 peace dollar for melt value.
Gloves are probably supposed to be replaced, not washed. Anything you wash them will will potentially get on the coins. I stopped using gloves....
It was an interesting experiment. Maybe we should all go around the house and try every conceivable substance to determine what does what to...
Nothing ever topped the first time I saw and held one of my gradfather's Morgan dollars. I don't recall the date but it was probably about XF...
Good analysis. You are probably correct.
Sometimes I'm completely amazed by what people do to coins. Something like this wouldn't cross my mind in 1000 years.
Ebay is dangerous. You're lucky the seller was so unwise as to put a decent photo in the auction so that the cleaning was so clearly visible.
I love that set, so please post the updated photos when you have a chance. Last year I almost bought a 1932d quarter with the prettiest hole...
I would think the number and placement of marks would have to be the most important factor. Luster is sort of a pass-fail test, either it is...
It makes you wonder why some people feel threatened by peaceful protest. I think they are probably a bunch of wannabes. In the 1960s, Abbie...
No, it is not illegal to wear a mask in public and I think folks would have trouble citing a law against it -- although wearing one could get your...
That's a tremendous accomplishment, Ben. Congrats.
I think that's an excellent approach. Too often people get caught up with the number and overlook the simple value of appearance. Not all high...
I agree.
Speedy, you know so much about Franklins that the TPG probably got it wrong.
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