It has happened to me several times. My representative quits or is promoted and I am not advised. I try to get in touch and there is nobody to...
One day one of my great granddaughters was sitting at the table with me. We were talking about all the kids. She said "grandpa, can you name them...
I had to make an Excel spreadsheet to keep the birthdays and who belonged to who.
I was fortunate enough to have 13 grandkids and 20 great grandkids to unload my accumulation of wheats and buffalos. And, in over 70 years, I had...
You can bet that it will "roll out" to the dealers first.
I started out in the 40's as a collector of circulation grade coins. At least coins I found in circulation. A lot of them were very high grade...
All great observations and comments. My US collection is missing only the few that are virtually impossible for a middleclass American retiree....
I gave up on the US Mint about 2 years ago. As the USPS started making wallpaper, the US Mint started making ballast. After 1999 you had to buy so...
I understand that there are times that nothing will work. I will try several things to loosen the crud. If it won't give and a hint of bronze or...
Yes, the character of a coin that had to work for a living. You can't beat it.
I didn't see any reference to grade in the question, so, I won't offer a grade. The question was more on the order of interest and appeal. My only...
There is no sure thing in cleaning. I heard it from someone some time back. What it seems to do for me is loosen build up. It doesn't remove or...
I think it looks like a worn die issue. Wait for experts.
I think what you have is proof that another civilization was in the NY area even before the Vikings and Europeans. 925 AD.
Nice haul. Didn't Nefertiti have a ring just like that?:joyful:
I put this up about a year ago while I was still working on it. I think I am done. Pretty rough but looks good to me. It is a Constantius II TES...
If you cover the container that the peroxide is in don't cover tight. The peroxide puts off a gas that will build up and blow the top off. When...
I break the surface on the crust very lightly and not very deep. Then soak for several days in 40 volume peroxide. This is usually only available...
Thanks for the feedback. The spot is actually raised. Not sure what it is but it will just stay there.
RMD's is an error on my part. It should be RPM - Re-punched Mint Mark. Apologies for the confusion.
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