The actual PVC plastic is not the concern as much as the plasticizers that are used in making flexible vinyl products. Once the sheets become...
I see what I am sure you are using as a basis of asking about the plug, but I think it is post mint. Jim
Nice going!!! If I collected Buff varieties other than "legs", I would be major jealous! Now I am just happy for it to get into the hands of an...
I think it is on the AU side also, Probably AU-58. Typical Morgan sold by most Coin world type of advertiser as BU or MS-63 when it is really a...
ALthough I would love a larger image of the mintmark to be sure, it doesn't look like the block "S" on this issue. Larger photo please, maybe I am...
WoW! Doug is an Error Cherrypicker also! :) Jim
I am understanding that you have several early Lincoln cents that are well worn but have a color ( probably orange somewhat). Buying a bulk bag of...
Somehow, I lost track over today. When did slabbing enter the dialogs? Maybe I was sniffing too much solvent in tonights painting class. :p One...
Few do show up and most are real. The rattlers were about 20 years ago. What database software was running then for small companies?Not very good...
David, I think you will have to consider consulting with people who have museum or academic credentials in this area. Maybe an auction house like...
Also check to see if the "talon head" designation is an recognized one for the TPG if you do decide to send it . I expect it would be a 63 more...
Are you talking about the little extra curl below the "WE" or the whole area circled in red? If it is the first, I think it is a die gouge. If the...
It isn't a restrike, it is a token, not a coin. A restrike is striking a real coin a second or more time with the same die, even though it may be...
Living 10 miles or so from Mexico, one might suspect more of those in change than Canadian. But there are so many Canadian "snow birds" here, I...
Sorry, I forgot to say Welcome to the forum. If you click the "search" on the menu bar at the top of the listing and enter "confederate cent", you...
Here is another thread on the 1862 (cent). http://www.cointalk.com/t33020/ The 1862 cents were made by a couple of companies in 1961-1965 for the...
Thanks for the photo! I am still not decided whether Conder is correct about the die, or if it is just an altered date. If it was altered, I...
Fear and Greed are driving the precious metals. Unusual for both to be positive functions at the same time, IMO. Jim
Some Syrup of Ipecac, about a tablespoon per 16 oz, with some colored water in old liquor bottles is a trick my Fire and Brimstone Grannie used...
Hi Gail and welcome to the forum. It does have some doubling on the date as you say, but it is machine doubling rather than being from a doubled...
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