Nice coin! If you used the same piece under the coin in both photos, the color balance is the problem. It appears the default is outdoor light...
HarryJ, Gold does not combine chemically with the copper or silver, they stay separate chemically. If it is a good job of mixing, the...
Multitasking!:p It keeps you young. Jim
I would be very concerned with this coin, I doubt very seriously it will look like this when you receive it from GSC, as it looks very software...
Leadfoot, You are correct on the liberty. There also seems to be some ding marks on the wheat lines on the left, but it is hard to tell if they...
No, it is Tanzanian Iolite. I bought a 500 ct. parcel and it was the largest stone @26 ct. It is one of my favorite species. It can mimic both of...
Me too, but all I see is the inside of my skull....blood vessels pulsing.... :) Jim
I don't need the book, but wanted to say Thanks for passing on educational material! Jim
" Anyway, what are your stats for looping and writing." Sure, email away, I will try to answer. Not quite sure what you are asking about...
I wish the best of luck to you. The biggest factor in getting one slabbed as a 1909 proof is the flatness of the rims. Most have the sharp...
The opposing side of the brain does control muscular/sensation below the brain level, but not so with visual pathway. The nerve from each eye has...
Let me be sure I understand, You purchased the slabbed coins with the spots. I assume there is a notation or something on the label you wish to...
Not the same year ( but close), but this reference might be available in the ANA library or a nickel specialist might have it to be able to see if...
...But not on the ball of the design over the 8. I would suggest the possiblity it is 2 different date punchings. There just seems too much...
Isn't it interesting and Soooo impressive when knowledge allows someone to score so well! Knowledge , you can't say it too much! Excellent job!...
How big do they need to be? Here is one designed for jewelry-stones that is approx. 14x7x1 3/4 in. This company also has plastic inserts with...
I think a little better than 65, MS66. Jim
Looks like someone was practicing moving, removing letters. Perhaps to remove a mm. Or maybe some kind of counting machine damage. If man made,...
I told you to take your passport!! Man, it might have been worth it! but Just how do they reverse it? Start all over or just the underbidder? Jim
The seller Hiked up the contrast some to emphaisze the colors. That is what I like about the older proofs, they have such beautiful toning if they...
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