Whoo...good old PGA (Pure Grain Alcohol) we used to buy this in liquor stores under the brand name Everclear. Don't know if it is out there still...
As I see it, and imperfectly probably, there are two ways of cleaning and two pitfalls. If you scrub, rub or wipe, you are going to leave...
Interesting to note they are both "no cents" variety.
If you want to see that 1234 coin, check out http://www.medievalcoinage.com/earlydated/1370s.htm
Yeah, AH date. Just as an FYI, the earliest coin with a date in Arabic numbers is easy to remember, 1234.
I never really considered luster to be much of a factor in coins in less than XF40. Coins in this category have faced lots of environmental...
Actually the last time I dealt with Littleton, they offered a Barber, Walking Liberty and Franklin half for $21 including shipping (and this was...
Only if you drink it afterwards.
"Don't pick at that sore, you'll just make it worse."
By having it certified, your best bet would be to take it to a dealer (large dealer if possible) and have them submit it to one of the grading...
Dang, sounds like fun. Realizing that you are not going to make enough to buy that villa on the Riveria is a good step. Welcome to CoinTalk, you...
Remember what? : - )
Small disagreement, I think alcohols could have their place. I think alcohols could be used on copper with less problems than acetone and have...
Respectifully disagree, your youth (even in collecting) is the time to make mistakes, for we learn much from our mistakes. Be careful and don't...
Perhaps I am wrong, but "mechanical" cleaning involves touching the coin with something other than liquids or gases, and would HAVE to leave...
Then I would feel even poorer!
Kevin, lots of lower grade ancients are in the $5 to $15 price range. Remember they made thousands or perhaps millions of these. Some are rare...
You got it right, 1940
Hey, Vinyx, stick around and check out some of the coins for sale on this site. Some of the people might be sarcastic and know-it-alls, but in...
NO...really?
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