Boss, you put the darkener on after the acetone? Is that the darkener that is suppose to set overnight to "harden" on the coin surface? If it is...
Fish, you might check out this forum, especially the variety subforum. Lots to look and learn all in one place. http://www.coppercoins.com/forum/...
I don't remember my mother and grandmother using much burlap cloth around, but they sure had a lot of feed and flour sacks they used as dishtowels...
Joe, if you take it out of the holder, is the center of the spot raised? I have seen similar on copper and silver coins where some organic deposit...
These are usually not well struck. I will say MS63 BN. If there is wear, I can't see well enough from the photo to say so. 63BN Jim
Then this must be one with extended focusing distance. I admit:o I stopped reading at the end of the "features" section and didn't see the rest of...
The big question is whether you are Ok with the minimal 10X magnification. Most of these do not have a focusing distance that can allow you to get...
Thanks Lehigh, I appreciate your comments, and the coins are odd. I have stared at them many times since I got them and looked under the scope,...
Haa, Rlm, Maybe I would fit after the explosion had jellied me. I assure you I can't fit into a box 2 x 2 1/4 x 3 ft as an articulated human....
My problem is that I can't theorize whether the weave pattern should be the toned part, and the spaces less toned or the reverse as they are here....
Yeah, mental health and rest is more important than most think. Breaks are good! Jim
Hmm, I won't play with acetone in my mini refrigerator.:) heck I am not sure I could fit in 13 cubic feet:D Jim
I have found that my specifc prescription pill containers are Not affected by acetone, including the lids. In my test, acetone evaporation was...
These theoretically were wrapped in soft cloth before storage. The weave is very loose looking. Do they look natural? I know about "bag textile...
I have found that the one area that is very difficult to counterfeit is the remainder of the hoof. The one on the right is a slabbed one and the...
But I have the T-shirt to prove it ! :secret: :secret: :secret: :rolling: Jim [IMG]
It is 90% silver and according to Kitco Buy price of $8.70 per dollar face, it is worth $4.35 at least. year and grade wise, I would suspect that...
It is always scary to see a coin like that! In that the voices in my head start telling me I really need one similar and soon! MS64* in my...
Easy answer: probably, eventually complicated: It depends. I Use only fully synthetic oil in my cars with no sulfur.;) Before the 70s, motor...
Maybe a small discussion of oil would be appropriate. Oil and its derivatives and coal derive from organic origina which have proteins. Certain...
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