Those pics from the side sure make it look like a lamination to me. Especially the way you can see the darker area just at the edge of the...
Consider this guys, if that stuff is on the holder - then why did the coin only get a 63 ? Go look at the coin and find me the marks that warrant...
Yup, shoulda specified glass :o
HA ! I don't blame either of ya. Matter of fact ya just scored extra points with me ;)
Based on the pic I don't think it's on the holder at all. The white spots appear to be lint and I'd bet that coin has been wiped. I'm amazed that...
You must be feeling better Jack :kewl:
DOH ! Brain cramp I guess. My comments about the grade were in regard to your coin :o Regarding the toning, I have never really agreed with...
A lot of people always tell you to pat a coin dry because that's what they have heard or read elsewhere. But that doesn't mean that it is the way...
Ben - have you even seen a 1364 franc a cheval issued by the Count Louis De Male in MS64 ? Probably not, but does that mean such a coin doesn't...
Had not considered that, a good point. Would not think that to be a very good indicator as laminations can often occur in just one spot. Yes,...
No, it wouldn't. People often think of the design of a coin just being on top of the coin, but it isn't. It goes deep into the coin. Let me...
Which is what I said earlier. But what's it look like to you ? Dbl click to see it full size.
Question Mike - I can see how the 9 might show if it was strike-through, since it is on the edge of the affected area. But how would the 1 still...
Isn't it obvious ? Because it alters the surface of the coin.
Not much choice but to use acetone, and on all of them. Just because you can't see it right now doesn't mean it isn't there. Just don't be...
If you were ever on the dealer's side of the table you'd know why they don't put prices on the 2x2s. As often as prices change, if you don't sell...
Fair enough, then explain the pitting.
Yes, pictures can be quite deceiving. It is not uncommon at all for a depression in a coin to appear to be a raised surface. That said, I would...
That will be enough gentelmen. If you can't keep it civil and treat others with respect then the thread will be closed. Any more name calling...
I think it's largely because women aren't wired like us. They like to collect just as much as we do, they just tend to like to collect different...
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