Meaning no offense, I'd want far higher-resolution images to make the 64-65 determination for this one. Frosty pieces like this coin are the most...
No reason why not. The fact they're willing to engage in crass money grabs for stupid actions does not really reflect on the quality of their...
Which is why I shut up and listen when you correct me on my use of chemistry-related terms. :)
To my mind, the lower-graded face determines the grade. But, if you see one face as MS and the other as circulated, it's obvious you need to look...
I wish you wouldn't attempt to give credence to his words. He directly contradicts himself too often to be believable, and isn't sharp enough to...
Does the term "empirical data" have any resonance for you? It must, as you are the only participant in the thread not using such data, which is...
Too bad you haven't learned anything during all that LONG CAREER. Readers, thiourea - "dip" - is ACID. It works by stripping molecules of metal...
On the contrary, one would expect that light image on a greaser rather than a polished die. The recesses in the die are tapered, so the stroke of...
Obviously it's not "destroying the hobby," as it hasn't changed since there were coin dealers, nor is the practice limited to numismatics. We're...
If you have to dilute dip to use it, chances are you shouldn't be using it. Thiourea is - as you know, of course - a solution to one single...
I cannot believe you punctuate your considerable wisdom with utterly misleading statements like this. People, thiourea is acid. How long can you...
Every time I see something like that I repress an urge to offer the Mint press a "Geseundheit."
Forum traffic is heavier in the winter too. Makes sense when you think about it.
OK, I am officially jealous. :)
Increasing set values for people like me who don't crack them.
Um, yes, I'm sure. The more careful strike process does not change the planchet, and a DMPL Business Strike is very little different from a Proof....
The only difference between Proof and Business Strike surfaces is preparation and care. An overdipped Proof will look just like an overdipped...
You're a lucky man. :)
To what degree - I assume it's massive - does equipment that high-end increase the resolution/accuracy over the handheld XRF scanners with coin...
Let's imagine a die for a moment. In order for the coin to be struck as a positive, the raised features (the devices) on the coin have to be a...
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