I can't believe I am about to write this. The general consensus is that the coin should be left alone because dipping it might make it less eye...
Well at least I have an idea for a thesis if I ever get fired from my job and decide to pursue a PHD in metallurgy.
GD, I have a degree in metallurgy and I am going to have to agree with Spock on this one. Pure gold will not form an oxide layer under normal...
If it was toned, I would buy it.;)
Most coin collectors have real problems when it comes to the key date/s of the series they are collecting. Perhaps the Washington Quarter...
I feel your pain. I was a loyal customer of Anaconda, so you know I will pay big premiums for toned coins, but NFC's prices are too high even for...
That has to be it. The 1928 is actually worth slabbing in any grade. However, I just found this F2 IGC 1928 and it looks much better than the...
This is the last circulated whisker cheek that I could find in Heritage's archives and it only sold for $65, so I don't think that was the reason....
Is anyone out there looking for an affordable certified Peace Dollar? OK so my real question is why would someone waste money on grading this...
If I recall correctly, it was a PCGS MS65 OGH
Another great post from desert gem. I am going to guess from that post that you have some experience in metallurgy, even if only in college....
The only major distraction on this coin is the mark above the eye which unfortunately will limit the grade. There are some other minor marks...
Set Category: Toned Coins Collectors' Society Owner: lehigh96 Set Theme: Great Falls vs. Battle Creek...
Congratulations, the majority wins. [IMG]
They are die breaks not scratches.
This is my newest acquisition, please guess the grade and give me you overall comments regarding the coin. I have attached a poll for voting...
The owner (Adrian Crane) retired to Costa Rica and closed the business.
Rusty, Check out this thread, it should help answer some questions about the prices of rainbow toned coins. However, I disagree that rainbow...
No, but the toning pattern is absolutely unique and the surfaces are outstanding. My only real concern with the coin is that it is described as...
Elgin Commem NGC MS67* http://coins.ha.com/common/view_item.php?Sale_No=1116&Lot_No=1119
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