I got it and used the temp password. Then immediately changed it to one that I want. Seems to work fine.
The zinc oxide is that coin's version of toning. Removing it is cleaning, not conserving. No different than dipping a copper coin to remove carbon...
Plus you HAVE to be an ANA member to get insurance from Hugh Wood. That is a VERY large savings over other sources of insurance.
Coins are NOT worth investing in. But they are collectibles that help keep me happy. For investment purposes with $500/mo I'd wait 3 months then...
It's definitely NOT a full steps coin. That gash across the stops just right of center eliminates the FS possibility.
Thursday has the problem that the dealers are away from their table shopping for wantlist items for their customers. I always go Friday.
I agree. Die polishing, not cleaned coin. I don't see any of the scratches going over the devices.
Google Numismedia. I know CDN doesn't go to MS-66.
I think the TPG will see it as cleaned. Loss of most of the toning around the devices is a giveaway to being dipped.
Out of my interest area but I thought SMS applied to 1965 thru 1967 only!?
I suspect that fiber coins wouldn't do well in acetone.
And if it wasn't cleaned before it might have to be now. Zinc is even more reactive to skin oils than copper is. Why are you handling it with...
I strongly suspect that most fingerprints haven't shown when a TPG is handling a coin. Fingerprints are slow to appear. I bet their appearance...
I'm getting my inventory up to date and in order. I'm doing this partly to get my insurance info current. I want to use retail values since if I...
Another way for the Mint to separate you from your money.
The closest you are going to get to investing is buying gold and silver bars. Gov't bullion coins have too much overhead to have investment...
An AirTite holder would be a great start. Zinc oxidizes easily in moist air.
Andy and Alynne Skrabalak (Angel Dee's)
Cynicism!? I chalk it up to experience, also known as CYA.
Ah ha!!! The "Second Chance" offer. I've lost to snipes but never had a "Second Chance" offer. Or did the seller shill bid?
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