This thread is very close to being closed. Either get back on topic in an appropriate manner or it will be.
It's pretty simple, die polishing is just what it sounds like. The die is polished typically to remove clash marks or excessive flow lines. Die...
Yeah, I do. But the strike is quite poor, the toning is nothing special, and I was hoping there was a little hope for you ;) And by the way...
And if you read what it says right there Duke - "The letter from Leroy says, "Amazing die scratches in various directions above eagle's right foot...
Me either, but that's definitely what it is. I know they did stuff for the centennial, the bicentennial, and the tricentennial. But am not aware...
Chris, first of all understand something. My comments are in no way intended to even try and convince you of anything. My comments are to provide...
I'll guess $30.
Like I said mark, timing is everything. Had I kept both collections and sold them today I would have at least quadrupled my money. Hindsight's...
OK, if you say so. But regardless of what the lining is unless you have something there to restrict the movement of the coins against that padding...
Chris I understand your point, but I strongly disagree with it. I think most others do too. But as suggested, enough - on with the thread.
You sure about that ? Or do you get to see the coins they want you to see ? Many of the coins in those collections ended up having very...
I have sold two entire collections in my lifetime, one US and one world. The best I did on either was to get back 50% of what I paid. That...
I don't know what your using for materials but they can have, will have, a great affect on your coins. Woods, glues, and lining material are all...
Amen !
Lemme ask you a question Chris, say you sold some coins. At the end of the year you have to claim those sales on your tax return. Do you claim...
I think taking good pics of cameo coins is one the hardest things there is to do. There is a technique for doing it, it involves shooting the pic...
I can't really see it well enough to count the steps but I guessed 5. But the roughness at the bottom of the obv and top and bottom of the rev...
Patina is nothing but a fancy word for toning. It is also sometimes referred to as "original skin" or "skin". And the meaning of the word depends...
Without seeing the coin I have no idea how to explain it. But knowing what I know, I know they cannot be die polish lines. As I have said, there...
I would say that somewhat has at the least wiped the fields with a cloth. So yes, harshly cleaned.
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