If you really haven't done it yet, stop! Put a different coin in , glue it with what ever and then when dry, practice cracking the coin out of the...
Hi Red Tiger, I would be very surprised if it wasn't dipped at least once. I think the tarnish on the edge of the devices is the remnant of...
Hi Doug, I tried to crop to the areas you indicated. The image on the left is the coin above, the image on the right is the same area of an...
With an estimated 2,000,000 made and very little recognition, a P&D set uncirculated might go for $5 to a Roosevelt dime specialist/collector, but...
Mark, the stereo microscopes produce the 3-D effect with normal lens and light like a pair of binoculars. If you can use binoculars and manage to...
The spots that Doug and Vess1 mentioned would be extremely interesting to see up very close. I don't think this coin looks "heavily" enough toned...
Coin revealed- 1921 peace $, ICG AU-58 Here is the coin in holder. [IMG] The following photos will try to answer some of the questions. I...
Zeke, it wouldn't be worth the expense of the adhesive and a good UV light, but many gem cutters use this for the "unfortunate" previously unseen...
Too many Jims in too close proximity :) I hope that Peter tries all of them for a certain period and then asks for a re-evaluation. It doesn't...
Doug has very good points about local auctions. After hearing the comments of others also, I would prefer not to take the chance of negative...
Ok, Probably enough time, I will put the results up this evening to be sure. I will try to take some post analysis photos of the areas discussed....
Hey Zeke. watch out or they will start thinking you are a "Slab Doctor" :D Jim ;)
That's great Stella, but I am Old School, do what you say and it will work out, mess up and someone will help you. Still would like to see the...
Wow, some are so good, an original poster can hold a coin to their forehead and some members can grade it. Photo!! Photos!!!WE don't need no...
Stella, you do have some very nice coins, many beyond what I would hope for in my collection and you could be a tremendous asset to the forum, any...
Try DUDEEEEEE!!! Jim Dude
Krispy, if they could just invent something that would keep us in as good condition for as long the coins will! :( But I am not ready to be...
When you go to your forum member control panel , in the left column there is "send new message". When you click that , you get the full editor,...
Darn Tooting!! My Army recruiter won't even look at my application. Just looks at me and tears it up ! :vanish: Jim
I still want to see the photos out of the plastic. Seriously, It is incomplete without them. Jim
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