I am probably wrong, but trying to tell the difference between MD (Machine Doubling) and DDD (Die Deterioration Doubling) is hard to see. MD...
Since I had a 1/10 oz AGE, I bought a 1/10 oz APE to accompany it and then felt compelled to buy a 1/10 oz silver round so they could be...
Wow, really nice!
Certified by who? Want me to make one out for you?
Ask yourself if this was really necessary
Ah yes, Useless Liebig :) I had to translate articles from Annalen der Chemie when I was an undergraduate...
$6.43 worth of silver. I don't think it would get an Uncirculated, looking at the lions on the shield on the reverse, but I do like these.
I looked for my post, but can't remember what I posted as, but I bought a Mexican Libertad coin a few years ago and when I got it home, it JUMPED...
Damn...
Funny... "The specific amount of your portfolio that should be dedicated to precious metals varies depending on your circumstances. Some...
Ask and ye shall receive (usually with a smartass comment on CT) :)
I remember searching through the contents of a cash register when I was a really young kid, finding a 1916 Merc, turning it over and seeing a mint...
On the activity series of metals, copper is more reactive than silver...
A tip of the Hatlo Hat to you for being honest enough to respond. Do you collect any other stuff? You will get good advice here (along with some...
I thought they were so nice, I bid on half-a-dozen and got two of them!
The action of ketchup, hot sauce, barbecue sauce, etc. on copper coins is due to the vinegar and salt. I don't think I would try this on any...
I don't think he can. Trust but verify
Keep reading CT, it can de-stress you and sometimes give you a chuckle. Also check out the 1965-73 Frech 10 franc coins... [ATTACH]
ABSOLUTELY! A COA from a well-known dealer for an ancient coin carries LOADS more weight than a slab that the collector will probably break out...
I thought he meant toilet paper...
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