I have some gold flakes. I will put one in a solution of clorox to test the theory. This way we aren't ruining gold coins. I will post the results...
Well I have never attempted the activity myself, but I have clients that do it all the time. I have been told that once you find a object like a...
The PCGS price guide is not the best source for prices. I am not sure where they get their numbers from. The Coin Dealers Newsletter, commonly...
Well I have met many graders over the years, and none have been perfect. They in all honesty are doing a tough job with their best efforts. Some...
I hope that you gentlemen will accept my sincerest apologies for allowing this battle to continue here in this forum. It is our responsibilty to...
I don't blame cmbdii for having an opinion, I just don't understand the point he is trying to make. Every great power has vanished from the earth....
That is a great attitude sir. These collector coins were here before most of us, and will be here long after we go. So what price can you put on...
Usually the differences aren't that great. There are many brokers in England that deal specifically with US dealers in getting the material...
Sorry about jumping on your comment jody. It wasn't done on purpose.
Well there are a handful of us (dealers) that make regular trips across the pond to buy US coins. Mostly gold as a lot of these were shipped to...
There is nothing wrong with the grades as a whole. The basic problems came along when the owner of the coin saw the grade one way, and the buyer...
Years ago, this proceedure of grading coins based on both sides of the coin was common place. As standards changed, more one system grading became...
You know that I agree about the status of these men. We are a country full of complainers. Everyone knows what is wrong, but no one does...
I think that they should be taken off of the bills also. Take a look at early currency this country produced. Absolutely beautiful! The vivid...
While I would love to see the presidents taken off of our currency, I think it would be great to see commems honoring these figures. Unlike today,...
Well I am thankful that you stopped by the forum. It is a great little place to talk coins. If you have any more questions, please stop by again....
Thanks for the email. The larger pics were a bit blurry, but still good enough. When looking at the coin in question, I would label this a...
Our $2 bill is a scarse in circulation as the half dollar coin. Most young people have never seen one. As part of our coins in classroom, we take...
Nice pic. I know it is difficult getting large photos here, so if you would check your private messages, you will have my email address to send me...
Sorry about that. I sometimes forget that the terms we use aren't generally well known outside of the communinty. The front of the coin is called...
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