D'oh.
The souvenir sets do get a set premium. It's probably better for collectors to seek coins that don't have this premium because it can...
In those days nobody was paying any attention to modern coins and nobody cared about high quality clad. Indeed, it appears that the Numis News...
A lot of moderns are going to be very elusive because they just weren't saved. Only varieties and gems will be scarce or rare but a lot of coins...
Almost any nice choice unc to gem coins from '05 to '10 should be winners since mint sets are SF. I'd pay especial attention to dimes and halfs.
Speaking of which, the cost of transactions will fall dramatically and their speed increase with fewer credit card transactions. There should be...
Don't look for this change to actually happen though because a workable currency system will hurt credit card companies and credit card companies...
I think everyone including collectors are missing the big picture and the real opportunities here. If they eliminate the wasteful cent there's a...
It's an extremely nice specimen. Its characteristics and slightly PL nature are highly consistent with a mint set coin and would be in the top...
I couldn't have helped even if I saw this in time but I do like the 100Y cu/ ni coins. The first couple years there were no mint sets and...
I use denatured alcohol but can't swear by it. It's a cheaper alternative but I don't have enough experience with it yet to recommend it.
This simply isn't true. What is true is that any coin that appears cleaned to a professional or advanced collector has lost much of its...
I don't have much doubt you're right. Water will get down in between the atomic lattice of the metal and can take significant energy to dislodge....
Olive oil works only on copper and bronze (tin)(maybe aluminum). It only helps to remove encrustations. I use a locust thorn or tooth pick to...
Olive oil is best for soaking dirt off coins but should not be used on uncs or proofs. Mineral oil is OK but a second choice. I have very...
It is apparently a hammered bubble.
I believe these will still bring $14 wholesale but there probably aren't any active buyers now. If the are Denvers be sure to check the top of...
Yes, this is the mottled corrosion to which I referred earlier. It is very difficult to remove and this is the last step before it becomes...
Thanks for the kind words. I don't really know that it's actually PVC in the inner layers of plastic and this is largely assumption based on...
I just have to beg to differ; I believe all real knowledge is experience. You raise some interesting points but my experience in these areas is...
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