The new method is far too course for my tastes. You shouldn't really be able to see any courseness for a nice frosted, cameo IMO.
One of my fav coins. It's VERY difficult to capture rainbow toning. These pictures are completely raw other than a resize. I never manipulate my...
I agree. Take the coin to the sink and hold it under hot, running water and rub it between your fingers until the residue is removed. If need be,...
Very cool piece! :thumb: The educational value is priceless.
For a buck....great deal damaged or not.
Nothing special:
1924d
And I really wish they would just call it "market unacceptable toning" instead of confusing collectors with the stupid "AT" or "questionable"...
I liked it a LOT better before NCS did anything to it.
What ever happened with this?
Looks RB from the pics, tough coin to find in MS.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CLEAN IT! Those spots cannot be removed, even by a professional service such as NCS. If the spots bother you, sell the coin and...
The white haze is simply early stage verdigris, it is not PVC. The stuff on the rim is light to moderate verdigris from exposure to moisture. The...
Far more than 3000, I'm trying to pare it down....quality > quantity anyday IMO!
When this happens to me I see it as a great opportunity to cherrypick for ultra gems. I usually get a tube and start filling it with the best...
The correct term is "Close AM". The first coin is a close AM (CLAM) and the second wide (WAM). Congrats on finding the 98 WAM!
I'm still waiting to see her on Pawn Stars!
I think they hand out 66's on these like candy. Luster looks to have mellowed with a slight red toning. Almost no hits but the weakness in AMER...
Sweet coin! I think I see cartwheels under that, I hope it's RB, but they prob browned it. I'm also thinking they may have 3'd it. You knew I'd be...
Jez, I missed 2 rounds, I never even saw this post. LOL
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