Here are my early large cents. For some reason I don't have (or can't find) an image of my Chain America cent. Maybe later. And if I indicate that...
At least now I know what the proof version should look like. Impressive.
Those are expensive. That's why I stay away from proofs no matter what series. EXCEPTION: My birth year set (1941).
I have a full Red Book set of the Classic head half cents (not any of the proof-only years). It was one of my early interest areas which is why I...
First, some introductory comments. I'm doing this because I've always wanted the set to be more than coins I've acquired and then stuck away never...
It's not available to me anymore. The new subscription cost stopped me dead.
IMO it's from die polishing.
I thought Graysheet values were dealer-to-dealer prices. If so, retail would be higher. But my experiences with the Graysheet were from before...
Apparently times have changed. When I was in Japan (1965) pachinko machines operated with metal balls.
Curious
Coins have two sides. I recommend that you show both sides when you post them in here.
It took me more time to get there and back than I spent at the show. Sold three Capped Bust Quarters quickly and flipped that money (plus some...
Starts today and goes through Sunday. I'll go tomorrow. Thursday (today) is a so-so day. The dealers are there but are running around...
Change your background to a non-reflective black or dark gray when you take your pics. The light coming off the white background is overwhelming...
Basically separate them from the atmosphere. Use some sort of holder.
It's in an NGC VF-30 BN, S-11c slab. Notice: It's NOT a DETAILS slab.
I don't think so. Acetone is good for oily contaminants, plastics, coatings and general crud. I don't think it works on metals and their oxidation...
I can see this coin getting a number of opinions. BTW it's real and it's mine. [IMG] [IMG]
Unprotected zinc corrodes rather quickly when put in circulation. That's one reason current US cents with the zinc core are copper clad.
Yep, my opinion too.
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