Jack, Jack, Jack....Now you've done it. 12 SVDBs. Some are going to start thinking you are a high end dealer :) Probably precipitate another...
Here is a nice source to see the difference. Look at the 6. The small date "6" has the end of the inside loop almost vertical to the end of the...
Welcome to the forum! Go to the above menu bar near the top of the page and click on search and enter 1914 D or 1914-D, and read some of the...
It is fairly common to see such. Although not easily provable, it is obviously post strike damage,and is most commonly caused by coin counters,...
Well when PCGS used the phrase "Coin Doctoring", they were referring to detectable physical alterations and not, again, not Artificial toning. It...
Since you mentioned "zinc color" it is probably one of these. http://www.metacafe.com/watch/1262456/make_a_gold_penny/ This is an experiment...
My nomination for post of the week, would be one where someone who knows how to use search or just go back to the beginning and have a compendium...
As jallengomez says, the mint mark was added to the master die after 1990-91, but it is only after 1994 that the mint mark was added to the...
If they are above beginner Doctors level in skill and technique, using the correct chemicals, the AT will look the same as a NT of similar toning...
There is a logical answer and also an emotional answer. Logically, the chance of finding a valuable coin is quite low. Bag storage of copper is...
There is little or no chemical reaction, it is surface staining, which can be removed with hot water and detergent. It does get harder to remove...
That thread is somewhat out of date as Thad has made several improvements in his formulation leading to his new Verdi-Care product, which is...
Today I posted a 1909 matte proof obv. and edge in this thread if you are interested, near the bottom. Didn't want to repeat with the photos....
The good thing is that the coin doesn't care who owns it, rich or poor, it will love them anyway. Of course when I drill holes in them to make...
The angle and lighting makes it difficult for me to say if it is a strong or weak N. As to whether a fake or not, I don't think so, but seriously,...
Yes, I agree with above, business strike.
Notice nothing is mentioned about Artificial toning. And before anyone says it falls under the "altered" part , so would "dipping", and that will...
here are 2 photos of the edge of a 2009 type 4 Lincoln cent Uncirculated. The bevels are quite easy to see , and the edges are rough from the...
So Safely, I think Thad's Verigone now being replaced with the Verdi-Care are the best chance. However, some levels of verdigris damage is...
Here is a 1909 Matte Proof Lincoln. Notice the rim has near vertical edges, and the top of the rim has almost right angles. [IMG] Here is the...
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