I have absolutely no problem with you doing this with your coins, but I really have a hard time with the use of the word "natural" here. The box...
Also, you have to suspect they are "fresh" ( that they have been out of circulation for a while or maybe never since arriving from the mint). At a...
As I recall, there aren't any DDO 1970S that also have a repunched S into a S/S. So if the devices and the mintmark show a doubling effect, it is...
It is possible I guess that he might have found the previous thread and thought that using verdigone or other chemical on the coin was artificial...
I appreciate and understand when someone is trying to help out , often from their own experience, and make someone aware that they most likely...
Joey, we can't even agree on what the terms "cleaning" or "artificial toning" mean numismatically on this forum, nor can they on many others...
large. Sometimes, when the photo is not straight on, it is hard to tell if it is a low 7 or a level 7. The better indication is the inside end of...
I always find these threads interesting as to the use of natural and artificial. I do agree with Doug's assertion that intent is the difference...
I would say a problem free coin in a mylar flip that has been heat sealed. No chance of any gas exchange. The mylar should be extremely stable at...
Travelers may take up to $5 in pennies and nickels out of the country, and individuals may ship up to $100 in these coins.Violators of these...
If you are referring to rainbow or brightly colored toning, yes, as those colors are produced by thin layer diffraction due to ( here is Doug's...
I suspect it is intended to generate visits, maybe after the google bot processes them, to generate views and keyclicks for advertising income....
As far as I know, the old formulation of Deller's was basically as you are proposing. His directions said if you over tone it, remove the excess...
The Jeweluster type of E-Z-est. (1 part) to 9 0r 10 parts of distilled water. No need to get into arguments about ratios. You just want to dilute...
Are you using Vaseline lotion? As far as I know, Vaseline Jelly is petrolatum and microcrystal waxes, with no water content, as both types of...
As Hontonai said, it depends. Acetone won't hurt the surface, if you use new pure acetone, but if you can see the print, probably too late...
Mstabs, Welcome to the forum! Go to the blue menu bar at the top and click on the "search" function. Enter the word photography and you will...
I would like to see a non-posting area, ( similar to the OPEN forum) where a person could write an informative thread. A poll could be attached to...
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