I like the idea of an EF or higher 3 legged buffalo ( but some might say I am prejudiced ) see the link below on my thread....
How interesting that some consider that acetone needs water ( what ever kind) to rinse it off. If you use pure acetone, you just hold the coin...
Snaz, how do you do your photos? Do you transfer from your computer direct to CT, or do you go through an outside like photobucket ? Jim
Ok, I didn't know. I will try a download here, 400x400 I think from photobucket. [IMG] Seems to work ok, this way. corection.... it looks Ok in...
Bill, your photo only shows up as 135 x 180 pixels, making it hard to see. If you use a site like photobucket, you can use the photo icon (...
Mark's coin is quite exceptional, and no one should have trouble determining that it is a nice MS, but if you compare the top of the eagles...
Looks rather like a Cnidaria fossil. Actually I first thought it was a jellyfish fossil similar to this one I found, but crystals are more my...
I agree with Freezerburn, based on the photos,no. Please post your photos when the coin arrives, the ebay ones seemed very flat for the grade. Jim
Joe, I have to say I am along the same path as Frank. I have tried to imagine how this area could have been caused by a doubled die incident, and...
Hi Kevin, Welcome to the forum! Altered coins are a question that brings many here. We hope you stay and participate. I agree with the others...
Here you can download a copy of the newsletter. http://www.ssdcvams.com/VAMview9.pdf Great photos, page 20 starts value section, but this is from...
Like most everything else in life, better access costs. If you really like the VAM Morgan hunt, look at this ad for the SDCC and what they offer...
I go with the Frank Duo and say filled also. I find it hard to believe the over mint mark would not have more relief for the S, and be in the...
When my son started ( now given up for instrumentation music) I made a small comparison cardboard. I found a circulated or unc wheat cent in the...
For the majority of VAMs, one can usually find a slabbed example, such as ANACS, ICG, NCG, PCGS. so that the grade and authenticity is...
DJBuna, I would sell as a set if they are all similar in condition of spots, toning, etc. However, if there a a few corrosion coin starting,...
Hi! and if I haven't said welcome to the forum, Welcome. The Morgan is a beautiful coin. With the rarities it has and its popularity, a...
Happened to find this in the local store in an album of type coins intended for subscription by the new collector.Most are cleaned or low grade,...
Here lies the problem. If the same coin had lain in a paper envelope for 10 years, and developed those colors, it would have to be considered...
It is actually the PVC plasticizers that can become airborne and affect a coin not in direct contact with the PVC. This is prevented by...
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