No, the labels do not add numismatic value. That is not to say some [idiots] will pay more for fancy labels.
There is a 2015 book by David Schwager on Sample Slabs, the 2nd Edition will be out in August - check SampleSlabsBook.com
Actually the threads typically cover the generations of the slabs. What would be fun would be to intermix the history too... The problem is that...
Reported... Notice in the details he says it's PCGS certified
ANACS SWH (Small White Holders) actually come in two ownerships. ANA - which has the gold hologram on the reverse - and are strictly graded to...
That's because there is no grade on the ICG coins - see http://www.smalldollars.com/dollar/add001.html for examples of both labels.
You mean where the 2nd photo says "ICG Certified #06353"? I think that's your problem right there. It may be a limited edition of 75K and only...
You don't have that many returns w/o knowing EXACTLY what you are doing. What makes them smarter than the average bottom feeding scum is that they...
Yup. If the data isn't there, it won't ever be. The programs each have a limited sharpness function. And they do improve the image, but only by...
Hold down the control key and use the scroll wheel on your mouse. cntl-0 returns to normal.
Could they have updated the sets based on changes in the point values? They've been known to update the point values periodically based on changes...
Do remember the original purpose is not to create a better picture that matches the object in hand, it's to reveal faint, worn, etc. markings....
It looks like my second post was lost... There is a 3d printing model of the dome here: http://emkpph.cias.rit.edu/RTI/rti-half-dome-130mm.stl...
This post has a sample system: https://culturalheritageimaging.wordpress.com/2015/05/26/creating-a-portable-dome-rti-system-for-imaging-lithics/...
TNA - prob. Friday
You will be, but so what. Many dealers are there only for the wholesale trade, just ignore them and move on. By the last day many dealers will...
Just because it's in a sealed mint package doesn't make it natural, the packages are not gas tight.
Mercury - there was a time when school kids would take a little mercury and rub it into the surface of the coin.
Several - there is a Elementary school in Lewisville ISD. One in McAllen, TX, one in CA. etc.
Never said you did, but if this goes another 2 pages SOMEBODY will and I was (uselessly) trying to preempt.
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