All cardboard 2x2s have the same problem - cardboard dust. It cannot be avoided. As for the glue type, I'd be worried about the glue causing...
Quite easily actually. And they can leave marks if they do so. It's more apt to happen with the larger, heavier coins. Good advice.
There are many different ways to create artificial toning on a coin. That is just 1 of many.
I am reasonably certain they are both cast fakes.
Here ya go - http://www.wizardcoinsupply.com/products/verdi-care.html
I have no doubt at all that the coin was dipped. But there are millions of dipped coins in TPG slabs. And many of them with less luster than that...
All the more reason not to own one of the things. Now let me ask another question. So this GPS data is embedded into the pic. But what happens to...
It's a modern day re-strike (Proof) of the 1780 Maria Theresea thaler. That is the reverse, the obverse was pretty ordinary with little toning....
Easy, here is a toned coin that has tons of luster. [ATTACH] Well, when you look at a coin you can only see the luster in those particular...
You leave fingerprints on anything/everything you touch Amanda. Say you grab your arm, you just left fingerprints on your arm.
No it is not.
Chachie - First of all, you are talking about things of which I know nothing. That's partly because I wouldn't even own a "smart phone". But let...
Your question really covers a very large range of variables Larry. My answer could only be - that depends. With some dark coins you couldn't give...
Based on the pics we have my opinion has not changed.
The problem I have found with copy stands is that they only allow the camera to be at 1 set angle - straight down. That is why I always much...
Howdy north - First of all Welcome to the Forum ! Now then, I can't help you out much with a dealer in your area. But the members of this forum...
Thad is having a bit of a hard time answering because he is doing his best to comply with the forum rules regarding self-promotion. And succeeding...
LOL ! Fitting ;)
Let me give you an example of why I estimated the value the way I did. Back in Dec. of '04 I bought a 3 coin set. The set contained the 2 ducat...
Like I told you, go to a camera store. http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/495608-REG/Vista_by_Davis_Sanford_TBLTOPPRO.html
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