Hi TTuck, I deleted your other thread on this coin, as rules do not allow duplicate threads, even in different forums Jim
Welcome to the forum Hurricane. Any substance ( even if inert to the coin metal) would seal the part contacted away from the normal environment...
Exactly what are you trying to post? The error message indicates it is over 3 mb in size. Evidently you can post smaller ones. Jim
Non-PVC binders are available from Walgreen's Oxford binders. I bought over 20 of the 3" non-pvc when they went on sale a couple of years ago for...
Even a rough weight would be of help. If she even has or can borrow a bath scale, she could put a plastic shoe box or such on it, adjust it to...
Appears to be MD. The bottom of the 2 seems to be machine doubled, and the 42/41 D did not have that as it was a 2/1. Machine doubling on the 42...
I would have to see better photos or have in hand. I thought there was a very good chance that the lines were polish lines rather than a cleaning,...
Yes, because they are cheaper and softer, so they will scratch or rub a coin less. If a dealer thinks enough of a coin that might deserve an...
If it is just one coin, save it until you have 5+ to send in at once, to save on average cost for shipping and insurance. An order of mine for...
First of all it isn't illegal unless one is trying to produce fraud, so there would be no legal action against either.
I see several spots that almost surely have corrosion with in hand consideration. I would grade it as high VF myself. Still a desirable coin. Jim
Almost all have a necklace/strap/chain loop or hole. The real consideration when buying a loupe is your eyes. If you have good eyes, and see well...
Clinker was a true researcher and numismatist. I read his articles and learned something almost every time. It is sad when an internal foundation...
The LBM price setting of precious metals is intended to be used for transactions by members within the LBM. If you represent Barclays and buying...
I side with a hammer job also. One should keep in prospectus that the owners, graders, even the city of business of the major TPG have changed...
I believe that the contest violates the rules given as far as and possibly this as one could not participate without being registered. If saying...
Just as a scientific observation: Have a problem in that coin metals have a coefficient of expansion/contraction such that the metal contracts...
Yes, if it is pure acetone, it will evaporate off of the metal and take any small amount of moisture with it.Again, it is best to do in a...
After the acetone, hold by edge ,rinse acetone over the coin and allow it to air dry while still holding by edge. takes about 15 seconds. Do in a...
Oh well, I should know better than jump into such, but 1. Any oil other than some special synthetics ( clock oil) could have sulfur compounds,...
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