You're not alone. For me, SLQs are among the tougher coins to grade.
I have a 1973 five cents, in the matte finish like yours. Franklin Mint was doing exquisite work back then, don't you think?
Fascinating selection of coins. Thanks for starting this thread, Eugene. Enlightening as always.
Very nice example of a lovely coin. Well done!
@Randy Abercrombie swears by some product for removing scratches from slabs. I can't remember what it is, but maybe he'll come along and tell us....
When you post a common circulated wheat cent and offer nothing to focus the discussion, you can't expect much in return beyond some smart-aleck...
I'm not. Just think about some of the "error" LMCs posted here almost daily by the YouTube-watching treasure hunters. They often truly believe...
Congratulations on finding it. Can you tell us about it? Does it focus on the history of bust halves, or is it more like a mini-Red Book?
The OP asked a relatively simple question . . . "I’m wondering what the likelihood is of getting an MS67 grade if the coins have never been...
Really? How many CoinTalk members have told you to s**u?
It's OK to make money selling coins. Many CoinTalk members post coins for sale on Ebay every day, and they're not doing it to lose money. I don't...
Here's another actual opinion: you have horrible manners and don't deserve the help of anyone here.
It's a gorgeous coin, Randy. If you ever get bored with it . . .
There's nothing natural about some organic crud (if that's what it is) stuck to the surface of the coin. Trying to lift it off with acetone is a...
Assuming the acetone works, I would skip the water and just give it a quick second rinse in clean acetone to make sure there's no trace of the goo...
I would be concerned that it will just keep getting worse over time. If it can be returned for a refund, that's what I would do.
Nobody else knows either. It's a Zincoln. How it might change over time is anybody's guess.
Good advice.
I can't speak to the possibility of deterioration (Lincolns aren't in my wheelhouse), but if you think you're going to continue wrestling with...
Interesting looking club. Very international. According to the website, WBCC founder Martin Peeters passed away in December . . . although I get...
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