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My collection is heavy on world coins, and I've never failed to get an exact fit with Air-Tites. Not aware of anyone who does the same concept in...
1955. No contest.
Entry post Order of preference: 2, 3 (I already own the coins in 1 & 4, so move on and draw another number if mine comes up for one of those)....
Something to be said for a predictable ROI, am I right? :D
World in general. And yeah, that would include ancient Roman.
If I recall correctly, those were minted by the boatload. Lots of those to be found in the 5-for-a-dollar bucket at coin shops and shows. By the...
Very nice and unexpected find. Beware those world coins, though . . . you may be tempted to venture over to the Dark Side.
I can definitely see it. Reminds me of the toast I had with breakfast yesterday! [IMG]
Pre-WW2 silver coinage as well, in many instances.
Looks like I'm in the minority, but no, I've rarely bought on impulse. I have a list of coins I'm interested in, or at least categories I'm...
It's only been 60 years. These things take time!
That's how world coins became my first numismatic obsession. My dad and my uncle brought back coins from the Pacific and Europe after WW2 and they...
Acetone really only works on environmental organic contaminants that can collect on the surfaces of coins. That's why it's particularly effective...
I have the same issue with a 1915 Peso. I've researched it and studied photos until I'm cross-eyed, but I'm still not sure if it's high relief or...
I'm leaning AU details, but so hard to be sure from photos. I think your idea of soliciting some in-hand expert opinions is a good one. For what...
I was about to post the very same. It's always a good feeling to welcome a new convert. :D
Unfortunately acetone is not likely to have any effect on a blemish like the one in the OP's photo.
This. Set those aside and first sort alphabetically the ones that are easy to identify. The coins from Arabic nations and some of the Asian...
Seriously?
Separate names with a comma.