The one closest to the "stage" where you put the coin is called the objective lens and there are 3 on your model. The eyepiece would be near the...
Yes, the PO is reflecting the delivery, but the online is when it is entered into the computer, and may be a day or more. If any concern or worry,...
Do you have access to the ocular ( eyepiece) lens ( one at the top ) that the camera might attach or cover? If so, it is a 10X lens and if it is a...
The camera is a Canon 590IS point and shoot, but it shoots through the eyepiece of a B&L Stereozoom 7-30X microscope, and that is where the...
Here is another closeup of reg S and micro S. Micro on the right. Notice the serif is "ball" on regular and "trumpet" on micro. Jim [IMG]
I think it so interesting that it is dated April 1, 1838 Jim
Is there a specific type of US gold or year range? You can look in the Heritage archives for gold proofs, DCAM, etc, and large photos do show as...
The common thought is that there is movement of the die or die holder during the striking process. As you have noted. it is difficult to explain...
I love older Lincoln wheaties, especially if they are nice and fairly clean. These are nice circulated, rather clean field, few spots, oldies that...
Don't run with scissors either !! Don't give your son or daughter a bb gun , they will shoot their eye out!! Don't drink milk past the expiration...
But do keep an eye on those coins. I remember and even have a couple of empty Anco coin holders. Still flexible and you can see film on the inside...
Yes, if yours was an actually S mintmark over the D, it would be remarkable! But when these are discovered, overlays are done of the photographs...
Quartertapper's mention of a q-tip isn't too bad for a circulated coin either. Moisten with whatever solution and roll it across the surface...
The S is damage. Since an "S" is rather a free form shape, any damage that comes even close to it appears to the eye as being a "real" S. Yous...
From your description, the liquid may be a shellac or lacquer of some type if it has hardened, or maybe insect residue. Be aware that the surface...
A Re Punched Mintmark occurs when the mm was punched once on the working die, and then as it was to be punched deeper, the die setter moved the...
Jeff, I would use some mild detergent and water rinse well. Walmart sells some 91% isopropyl alcohol that could follow the rinse as it air drys...
I think you are badly undergrading, unless you see something in hand. I can't see the gouges you mention to say if it would "detail" them, but I...
Since they are strictly bullion, the zip lock bag should be more than sufficient. Any toning should not matter ( and if it does, dipping these are...
Silversurfer, you can find several definitions on different sites. This one is from Wikipedia. Gold for instance can form halide compounds such as...
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