The 1926-D 3 1/2 legged , according to Wexler, Pope and Flynn's book , is the right front leg, where the center portion only shows a remnant. I...
It is possible to learn the elements of detection by photos and descriptions, but it is extremely limited. You really have to have coins in your...
Biox is a cleaning material someone said is made by Renwax. Below is a thread of an experiment I did using Biox. I found it quite harsh, although...
Remember, most will only grade/label coins that are on their list. Check their website first. Both PCGS and NGC will only do certain varieties....
I think that unless you are a person dealing in PM commodities Futures, ( dangerous unless you are doing it with other peoples money :) ) , I...
When you look at each side individually, with the date, 1964, whatever, at the bottom, one one the head is facing left and on the other, held the...
A misconception is that rarity is a direct correlation to value in coins. It well can be, but unless there is a popularity among collectors for...
Rhodium is strongly linked to the jewelry trade/manufacture, especially in plating "white gold". White gold is gold alloyed with palladium and/or...
This is a related thread from a few months past. http://www.cointalk.com/t49198/ Some diagnostics on high relief obv. and rev. , of 1922 , not...
The thing that strikes me ( besides the obvious) is that every single bidder ( even the one with 0 feedbacks) has bid on this guys stuff before. I...
Sorry for the report. I know it is little consolation, but in the long run, this might turn out to be a cheaper lesson than you think. During the...
If the coin does not please you to have, then replacing it will probably be best, otherwise , each time you see it, you will have the same pain. I...
Thanks for the update! What a tremendous addition from your Father's collection. Jim
Can't recall anyone mentioning the Time of posting after the end of the current day. I used to get on in the morning and hit "new posts", and then...
I do not see anything in the Hoby Protection Act that says it need be on the die. They just refer to the "Item". Jim
When you get it, check the area where a mintmark would normally be on a peace. Last year a friend showed me one that was great until you looked...
Ziplock bags do not contain sulfur or any corrosive product for coin metals. However, they tend to allow gas in and out as much as air-tites or...
We should remember that collectors are still bombarded with chemicals that are suppose to be safe, intended just to improve your coins, and not...
and if the business owner doesn't make enough cash, he can't support as many employees. If employees get laid off, then there will be less to buy...
Hmmm, I liked the book "men who stare at goats", maybe my book on toning someday will be titled "Men who Stare at Coins " ! Jim :)
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