Die striations, like those seen here, are die polish lines. There could easily be more than just this one out there. And even with such low...
No, the copyright belongs to Dariusz Jasek.
When it comes to buying modern bullion coins, I'd say that an investor, large or small, doesn't need a tester - as long as he buys from reputable...
And as your first link tells you, the last 3 editions (2018 is the one you'd need) cannot be downloaded. But the link does list the article.
LOL ! I recommend passing on that test. I've always found it humorous that most folks seem to think that the reason people used to bite gold...
If you mean a link to the article, there isn't one. It was published in the Dutch Numismatic Society annual yearbook a few years ago. And to the...
And while I understand your thinking, you could have all the international standards you want, problem is they are completely and totally...
Neither one. The obv has some hairlines on it but what we see on the rev are die polish lines. You had it right the first time, straight and...
You may or may not find this helpful - https://www.dmia.net/gold-tester-reviews/ I would however mention to you that when it comes to the...
I never said that. Personally, I'd remove it because things will only get worse. But you needed to know what you'd end up with if you did which is...
I'm glad to hear the museum is open again, it was closed for a long time, and long before 2020. I've never been there myself but a few years ago I...
It is a very old debate dating back hundreds of years and one where the points of view of the sides if you will, change with the times. The recent...
When talking about coins the word dip or dipping has a very specific and limited meaning, it refers to using a commercial coin dip, all of which...
On that we are in agreement.
The only thing that will stop further verdigris from forming on a coin is proper storage. And for that matter, verdigris can already be present on...
But according to, or if you prefer saying it this way, based on what grading standards ? That's the real question. When PCGS states flat out, and...
Not what I was referring to Frank, this is - :)
I don't know what kind of device you're using, but one thing is certain. You either need a new mouse or a new keyboard - or both. I strongly urge...
People always complain about buyer and seller fees. But here's thing that it seems hardly anybody realizes. It doesn't matter where you buy the...
First off you're making an assumption, one that could as likely go either way. They might do that and they might not, they could just as easily...
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