Very Very well said! Welcome aboard. :D
Again, I will say that while yes most of what you get in these rolls is junk I have on several occasions picked up rolls that surprised me. I only...
Actualy as it is a prong setting if the coin is properly removed there should be no damage. (this is of course providing the jeweler that set it...
How about a 1946 canadian penny
I'll hope BadThad or one of the other members who have used Verdi-care will give their opinions on this subject. I will say again, Major...
Conserved, NOT cleaned. Major difference.
After!!! Not completely dry but close enough for pics I think. [ATTACH][ATTACH] [ATTACH][ATTACH] Again all I can say is WOW!!!
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I will be following this post shortly (once coin is completely dry) But said simply, I bought a bottle of badthad's Verdi-Care to treat my new...
Die cracks are very commone on Morgans dollars and are often used to Identify the VAM number of that particular date and mint mark. A VAM is...
can't resist morgans :D not the best but my 1881-o ;) [ATTACH][ATTACH]
Ok I thinking ms60 but ding on face might bring it to au58 and I'm thinking is a 75/76 as the 76/76 tend to narrower/cleaner lettering. Or is that...
this is Pita and Baby (the one flopped on the floor/catnip being baby) [ATTACH]
Yes Im sure of the VAM-2 (though more sure of it not being a 9 as it carries no visible die cracks and the doubling on the 5 is different. As for...
That's the answer right there... There are plenty that could be graded and slabbed at high grades but most colletors either buy them already...
No not too bad and I think it being a "scarce" (r3) VAM-2 puts me slightly ahead :D
Not much better (missing a light for my setup as the woman keeps stealing it back) [ATTACH][ATTACH]
Turn out to be pretty nice though a few marks, But since it is also a VAM-2 I can't complain :D
qualifys in my book :D
My newset (ordered) coin. Someone split their set so i get this puppy for only $50. (sellers pic) but it gives me a perfect avatar for here lol...
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