The process of heating a metal to reduce the effects of internal stresses is called annealing. I know that the melting point of silver is very...
The planchet is a silver alloy. The striking process causes physical stresses on the planchet but there is no chemical reaction, therefore the...
Hey, that is pretty cool. Every time I try to use diffused lighting on a proof coin, I end up with reverse contrast. [IMG] [IMG] :D
I couldn't agree more. A gorgeous set of coins and beautifully presented. If I had to pick a favorite, it would be the 1960-D, WOW! I have a...
Rigo, The shadow effect is real. However, the striking of the planchet does not cause the metal content to change. Rather the stresses in those...
As we have stated before, definitively determining the origin of toning is nearly impossible. However, we can use indicators that will help us...
That is the attitude that explains Bill Maher's statistic. And to think, you could have just posted nothing at all.
If you are asking if you got a good deal, I would say that depends on whether or not you like the coin. I will say this, you will probably never...
I have a new appreciation for a lot of coins after visiting their website. How lucky are they to have Mark Goodman doing their images?
I don't know guys, they are very forgiving when grading this series. Here is a photo of an NGC MS65 Washington: [IMG] I have to think the OP's...
You should already know what I need, it is in post #24 in this thread. Any white areas with a date/mm are coins I need. This is a registry set...
The 1943-S is interesting. It is in an older holder, but I pretty sure it would qualify for 5FS. The 1943-S IMO, is by far the most difficult...
When I find an untoned coin with eye appeal or extreme rarity, I will buy it.
The benefit I find from the NGC registry is that is not solely based on grade. Points are awarded for coins based on rarity and for eye appeal...
And thank you for including the primary reason I don't belong to the PCGS registry. NGC allows PCGS coins in their registry, no need to cross.
To further illlustrate my point, take a look at before and after photos of Island's photo compared to my photo. The first is their photo on their...
An update on my NGC registry collection. This is a very cool way to see which holes you have in your collection. It also allows you to see how...
Goldstone, While I understand your feelings on the subject, I think they are a little misguided. The swastika has been a symbol for thousands...
The only thing to say after that post is: Checkmate Fretboard. Nice Job Hontonai!
WOW, that one is good. Here is mine: Hey, you qualify for a full bust designation.
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