As to Lincoln cents only , as that is where I have most comparison, NGC consistently grades 1995 DDO and 1960-D/D DDO cents 1 grade higher when...
Welcome to the forum! Some one else will have to help you with the paper money as it is not my area, but the coins are not proofs as the proofs in...
Once you learn to distinguish a damaging cleaning of coins, much of the unbridled enthusiasm of buying every coin on ebay or a coin show is gone.
It appears electroplated. The "file" mark was probably from the electrode's alligator clip where it attached to the coin. Jim
Ok, now I have to show my second best, although I like it as much due to the toning :) I beg indulgence for showing 2. :) [IMG] [IMG]
Here are some photos I took of my 72/72 Die #1. It really has a lot of separation. the actual coin in the photos is shown in the PCGS holder after...
Yes, but then it probably wouldn't be a variety as the missing whole or partial legs were usually a combination of polishing and sometimes less...
Halloween is on its way!
I would say no also, as enough of the leg is visible even though it is rather weak. Welcome to the forum! Jim
Karma, Karma, Karma....Little to gain, lots to lose within oneself. IMO. Jim
http://www.reuters.com/article/2010/08/12/us-china-wealth-idUSTRE67B1W720100812...
The more common method is to machine 2 coins, hollowing out coin #1 half way with a lathe, generally close to the rim, and then accurately shaving...
Are you saying that you believe that 50% of the Chinese population has the spare cash to buy an ounce of golds???
72 looks like die #2, but complete cent would help Jim
.... Fatima: This is true for the BOC's "gold saving accounts" that are touted in all of the Gold bullion's websites as being the huge...
How about taking a dansco nickle album page, an old fashion chopper type paper cutter and slice the page into 4-5 sections. Space it right and...
You means the thickness, right? Mine are about twice as thick as a cent. I have read conflicting reports of numbers of each metal, and that some...
What kind of camera do you have? Is there an inner threaded area at the end of the lens tube for filters? Usually the instruction manual will say...
Welcome to the forum! Check this old thread http://www.cointalk.com/t110966-2/ My post there ( #16 or #17) has 2 good references to help you....
I suspect that they could have continued the treatment until the corrosion was removed completely, but also much or all of the luster. They showed...
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