As you have seen, the word "rare" can have a lot of different interpretations. Across all of numismatics you will find coins that have only one or...
I may be in the middle. Or at least have opinions on both sides. The OP's latest reverse shows much more detail in the leaves. They now have...
@TypeCoin971793 I think @Insider will help you more than I will, but here is the results of soaking in xylene. First I have the seller's obverse,...
And limited success would be fine. The Lincoln is a bit dinged up, as you can see. If I could make the wheat ears just a little cleaner so they...
I am interested in your question, too. I am trying the same thing with this 1931-D. I am alternating between acetone and xylene. I've given it a...
I watched several sites for a while. I made a chart where I wrote the grade, the site, current bid, next bid price, and most importantly, my own...
@Kevin1979 As you look into this more, you'll discover that the 1881-S is interesting due to several factors. The San Francisco mint paid close...
Oh, anyway, about the original poster, I do hope that @Jeweler appreciates the crucial service that PCGS provided to him and his client. They have...
You guys are cracking me up here.:) And here I thought you were describing what the string of emojis really meant. It's like learning a new language.
I borrowed this from the PCGS Photograde site for comparison, not having much experience with this series. [ATTACH]
I downloaded your photos, cropped them, and adjusted them a bit. Hope this helps. I don't have an opinion on why they are Details, though.[ATTACH]...
Use the Upload a File button just below where you are typing your message. You will get a Choose File prompt so you can navigate to where your...
You mean you finally reached the end? I was waiting to see the 2017's...:watching: It has been a treat to see so many Lincolns.
Thanks for the great information. It all helps to gain better understanding of what I am seeing. (And now I located the reverse scratch, too.) I...
Thanks, I can see that now, and a little darkening on the peak on the cheekbone. To summarize: So if the coin had ever circulated, there would...
Can there be a coin that has no evidence of wear on one side but does on the other? If the reverse is MS, then the obverse must be too. As a...
There may have been a time when some high school shop classes would teach about electro-plating. It would be natural to use a penny to see how it...
Me too! I'd be lost if I didn't swipe the seller's pics when I buy off eBay.
I just got the same USB microscope. Have you tried putting some white sheets of paper standing around the coin to kick more light onto the...
I am trying to find the same products here in the U.S. by following your links, and it is not as easy as you might think! But my results are...
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