"Details" does not mean a coin is entirely ungradable. For NGC and PCGS, it means: 1. it has some sort of damage, and 2. it can be graded, but...
Sometimes corrosion can be removed by further wear on a coin. The price, of course, is the grade goes down. Cal
Petroleum ether, which is not really an ether, is a mix of low molecular weight aliphatic hydrocarbons. The Skellysolves are purer aliphatic...
And he was very pale. Cal
Yeah, and go whole hog and use pet ether. Might make a bigger boom than acetone. :stop: Cal
Yup. Acetone should be used once unless you've got the knowledge and skill to re-purify it. Even then, it may be more economical to purchase it...
I agree. Acetone is a degreaser, but won't react chemically with corrosion or toning. Swishing a coin through acetone might cause a few flakes...
I too made the mistake of using Whitman folders and found they are an excellent way to induce edge corrosion of coins. I don't really have any...
Bruttia Crispina (164 – 191 AD) was Roman Empress from 178 to 191 as the consort of Roman Emperor Commodus. Can't really tell you about the coin...
hi can anyone tell me what coin this is or whether it is real or not [ATTACH] [ATTACH] regards
Finding and retrieving a shipwreck is difficult, but rewarding psychologically if successful. Stressful part is dealing with governments that...
It will be interesting to see how many classic head half and quarter eagles surface. Some of these are considered great rarities: 1834 crosslet...
All the prices in PCGS Auction Prices Realized are hammer plus buyer's premium regardless of auction company. Where you need to be careful is in...
From the CAC website: 3. If a coin doesn’t receive a CAC sticker, does this mean CAC believes the coin is over-graded? Absolutely not. There are...
Well, even though I would never collect Yap money, we shouldn't throw too many stones at those who do. There is quite a spectrum of generally...
Ya know, I've had non-collectors apply that same phrase to we collectors who spend hundreds of dollars for an ounce or less of silver. :(...
Good chance you're right. Stuppler probably doesn't own the coins but is acting as a sales agent. Great way to generate publicity. Wouldn't be...
Oh, surely you'd send it to the mint for authentication. Right? :rolleyes: Cal
Not that I'll ever need it, but anyone have knowledge how armored carrier works for coin transport. I assume that the transport company picks up...
As long as they are honestly presented by the seller and there are willing buyers, they're not overpriced in terms of honesty and current market....
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