The lack of toners in the New York Vault Hoard is likely because the bags were probably not treated with sulfur, and the environmental conditions...
That 69-S is an easy MS67
Seems as good a time as any to post this coin. Since the current discussion is about photography and how we wish we could take a better photo, I...
This Peace Dollar obviously encountered some weird storage condition, but I collected toned Peace Dollars and these ugly colors and mottled...
Then keep finding more!
Lol, don’t worry, it’s never gonna sell at that price!
The slab photo shows more luster but nowhere near what you need for a premium gem grade, and apparently not enough for a gem grade. The assigned...
Did you reference Weimar White at any point during the talk?
In a safe with some desiccant, nothing crazy. I lived in Atlantic City for most of the last two decades, the last two have been in Southeast PA.
Don't start discussing toning in your presentations or they might take the awards away.
I think you are in the wrong thread, this coin needs to find its way over to the The Slabbed (NGC/PCGS) AT-QT (Artificial/Questionable Toning) Thread
Did you take that photo of your first cellphone with your current cellphone?
Ok, first, copper coins are a whole different animal. They do darken over time which is why the TPGs will not guarantee the RD designation for...
Wow, backpedal much? I don't know if I have any graded cents or dimes, but I think I have a nickel or two around here somewhere. Would you like...
Dude, I can't exactly replicate the lighting conditions from 8 years ago. Those photos are good enough to show that the coin is the same coin and...
You guys want more? The idea that toning is unstable and that coins will turn in their holders is ridiculous.
1924-D Standing Liberty Quarter NGC MS67 My Photo 11/26/2010 [IMG] My Photo 11/15/2018 [IMG]
Gladly, 1886 Morgan Dollar NGC MS65 685348-006 Heritage Photo 2002 [IMG] Heritage Photo 2012 [IMG] 1886 Morgan Dollar ANACS MS65 969389...
The point is to use heat/chemicals to accelerate the formation of rainbow toning that will both drive a premium price and be market acceptable in...
I’m not tasting the rainbow!
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