I have done it before with a 1892 barber half. And it CAC'd. But I understand this is an older coin and a different coin...
@Insider , are you 100% sure of yourself based only on these pictures? The reverse one is a bit fuzzy, and no one has seen it in hand. I argue...
It's AU+
I know what it is. I also know if it gets an AU grade it's a $1000+ coin.
I want to save this coin. To me, I'd rather have a blast white one than the current state. The only way I feel like I wouldn't touch it would be...
Whatever I attempt, I will post, with my own before and after pics.
This conservation/cleaning is going to be attempted. I already know this having bought it. But I'm wondering if there are any recommendations from...
Heck no!
What is "Care?"
Haven't seen it in-hand yet, but it's a tougher variety. Overton 116. Looks like an AU58 or 55 detail-wise, but can this dark crust be removed?...
You got yours for a good deal, but the OP coins are not out of the realm of decent prices. Now use that money you saved and buy some hand cream to...
Fantastic coin
I don't think it's a crazy price. Stone Mountains are popular and definitely worth $40/each. 2 of these have nice toning. All look original.
The rule says you cannot link to your website. I type it in. No links for me. I could be wrong, but I did research the subject. Actually I don't...
I kinda doubt this one would straight grade, due to the black streak on the reverse. But otherwise she's a perfect type coin. [ATTACH]
Should be XF40. No chance at AU. Nice coins, though.
AU details cleaned. The color and "halo" of luster around the letters and devices indicate an old cleaning.
If you only knew....
Both my kids were born early. One 4 weeks. One 2 weeks. We weren't prepared.
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