The safest I have found is Ronson or Zippo lighter fluid ( not butane). I use these often in my stamp collecting also. About the only way I know...
They are replicas. But very fun to look at. They may have been produced before the Hobby law required "replica" or "copy" on the tokens. Jim
But you are OUR OGRE !:goofer: Jim
Gaseous diffusion of toning chemicals from surrounding cardboard or what ever doesn't produce this precise pattern. A liquid solution of chemicals...
Nice Coin, just needs a little more tone to be perfect! Jim
Haa! That is how you identified the Yo-Yo in the previous thread so quickly! Jim
Might I suggest Verdigone. Better control, less chance of damaging the patina when removing the verdigris. Granted it isn't like exploding...
If it is really on the coin itself, it would be due to improper mixing of the gold and the small amount of copper or silver (.0001) that stayed in...
My dentist's family ran several chinese markets in this area from the 30s to the 80s. They originally tossed every silver dollar into a empty...
To be honest, that did surprise me a little as the tubes were hard plastic with a screw top lid. The toning is very gentle and pastel like. Some...
I was at the desk waiting for an important phone call and decided to check an old wooden box I had kept rolls of circulated early cents to see if...
I certainly agree with the premise that collecting and investing draws different groups of people originally, but after a while in whichever area,...
I can send you some of my credits if it would help you feel better :) Jim
Ok, could someone who knows about the CDN Certified Coin Market Indicator (tm) box explain where I am off -track. I read the description as...
Doug, the link to the 2 feather buff at that link's thread on buffaloes is broken. Jim
Have fun deciding which coin to pick up. I've been in it a long time also and would normally say read and research. I just bought some more...
I have had several dealers say that the soft vinyl ( PVC) flips protect the surface of the coin better when people pick them up by their fingers...
Do you mean like a zip-lock bag for food? If so, they are not vinyl and are safe. A zip lock bag like for pencils, etc. might be vinyl . Any...
With the 1928, I would pass an unslabbed one at this stage. Many 1928-S were made into 1928. I have seen 2 and I am sure the dollar guys have seen...
Oh, Heck! if one 3 legged is good, buy a couple more. I very seriously doubt any more are being dragged out of rolls. Jim
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