I am very familiar with these and that some had a stripe. I just never understood why.
I never knew that! We're in the presence of another celebrity!!! Maybe I should get you to autograph my copy of the book!
Mont, Bman was asking questions on how to remove the toning, and from that I expect he didn't want to go through all that work just to re-tone...
yep!
I like this one better: https://whitman.com/store/Inventory/Detail/A-Guide-Book-of-Modern-United-States-Dollar-Coins
Have you ever considered a Capitol Plastics holder? There should be one that you can find, and if you want, Capitol will make you a custom holder...
The Dansco book will tone the coins!!! Do you want to go backwards? There are ways of storing air-tites. If you want a book, find some vinyl...
I like air-tites. Any hard plastic holder will be really good, slabs included.
so, @cladking this is new for me. There is a difference between the sets that have a white stripe and those that don't? Do the coins come from the...
nice find!
Matt uses a pickle jar. I would recommend using any container that you can fit your entire hand into. I use latex gloves when I dip. Just...
here's my basic problem with using baking soda, ammonia, etc.: try to introduce the surfaces of your coin to as few harsh (hi or low rather than...
enjoy collecting them, Bman33! It's a really nice series and of all of the moderns, it might be my personal favorite.
Looks like the only thing you're missing would be off-metal errors.
Great info, Lee
Although true, and pretty good advice overall, if you don't do the work, you won't learn nearly as much.
Here's where the answer gets a little foggy. [Pun intended] If dipped properly, there will be no trace of the cleaning and yes, the coin will...
Offer 10% less than bid on proof sets. Most dealers will take that.
BMan, the 77 and 78 proof sets are dirt cheap as well.
From my limited experience, you shouldn't have to conserve a blue Ike. Most of them look great in the OGP. The proofs are a different story. I...
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