I believe that some of the scrap strip was used for other things. Some have reported seeing it used to strap lumber together on buildings.
Looks like there is another spot forming above the NT in CENTS. Acetone may help but probably not. Even if the acetone is able to remove the spot,...
I found this many years ago. The coins were reprocessed but even those turned ugly. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
There was a dealer at FUN that had a few UNC rolls of these.
Maybe glue?
The hard part about this topic is being able to look at a coin and knowing if the coin can be helped. That's not something you learn overnight and...
Toning will always be a hot topic. Many don't agree with the TPGs on what toning they will straight grade. So we already have a mess. There are...
And you think that those that have been in this hobby for many years are not in it for the fun and joy? Let me be the next person to be rude to...
Nice job. The coin looks much better.
I'll go with AU details. Nice coin.
I'll vote Photoshop.
I have had coins graded just because they have a special meaning to me or just want a nice coin in a protective holder. I just sent in a large...
Try xylene next. It won't hurt anything.
charley's post was 100% correct.
No. Acetone will not etch the coin.
I agree with not sending these coins in. You will not like the results.
Let the coin soak for a few hours in the acetone for the first bath and throw out that acetone. Don't let the coin dry and soak a few more hours...
The presentation was great. I have a much better understanding of what to look for.
I'll start by saying that it was really fun and busy most of the time. I went in on Wed. dealer setup day and was able to get some stuff done...
I'm sorry. I left about an hour ago. Four days of walking was enough. I may just hang out at the hotel bar for the rest of today.
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