A plate coin means that a photo of it is in a specific book as an illustration of that specific type. From old usage " photographic plate" (...
Unless you seal the coin in a completely air ( gas) tight container, there will always be a possibility of interaction. Vigilance is the key. I...
Since the part of the die that made the R and the T is inclused ( inward), if there is deteriorated ( breakage) around the edge, it would give the...
I would agree if the top plastic was already removed for the photo. As it is I can't tell if the lines are on the plastic holder or the coin. Jim
I strongly recommend pursuing a traditional college degree first. Chemistry, Metallurgy, Ancient/Middle History, Languages. If the self originated...
Union Garduate school is one that offers a "Design you own degree" type of studies. That is a good method for subjects such as Numismatics or...
Unless it is a stainless steel staple, moisture in the air can react with the metal over a period of time. Here are 3 Morgans in 2x2 with...
I do not recognize the coin other than it appears to be from the middle east area. I hope some one more into these coins will come along. Often...
Guys, I know you are just kidding Orange Gold about the blue jeans transfer, but here is a true story. My wife was visiting her friend whose son...
It might be an interesting subject to explore or do a poll. My first thought was that they would be mostly "P"., but a friend in Nebraska said he...
I think there is a chance of the 39 D making 67BN at NGC, but otherwise both 66BN. Nice coins, Nice !! Been doing overtime work Thad? :)
In a small hoard of these coins I bought were 5 identical grease jobs. It is a BU 1960- D/D sm.date/large date DDO and RPM-1960D-1mm-100,...
You can find pure acetone in the paint department of Home depot, Lowe's, Walmart. Maybe less expensive. I recommend trying the acetone on some of...
I think most of the green is already verdigris, but it appears to be thin layered verdigris rather than pitting verdigris at this point. If it was...
If you are looking specifically for BU, you might try one of the advertisers in coin World or NN. They usually sell BU memorial rolls. If it...
I have seen a few in the 30s, especially 1936,since I was searching for the DDOs. I was searching 1935 for same reason and saw none of the effect....
From what I remember from studies, most of the commodity exchanges control the bid and ask differences according to the volatility and bid/ask...
My how the price has increased! Yes, that is the same model, just much higher. This is rather expensive compared to Orange Gold's method :), but...
Most of the problem seems to be static electricity attraction. If you know an old time photographer , or have a photo supply place around, an old...
I might disagree with some of your statements, but you presented them in a way that allow for rational discussion, and there is one area that has...
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