Sulfur is not a gas. However, hydrogen sulfide gas found naturally in the atmosphere will tone coins and apparently, staples. The circumstances...
That is one of the most insightful posts I have read on this forum in some time. Bravo!
And if he would have posted a European dime, I would have remained silent.:p
Maybe going first will help me, but I doubt it. Better photos though! MS65 MS67 MS65 MS66
A small barrage of toned Rosie's! [IMG] [IMG] [IMG] [IMG] [IMG] [IMG] [IMG] [IMG] [IMG] [IMG] [IMG] The 52-S is spectacular in hand.
I will admit that it is a nice coin and a nice photo, but it ain't a war time dime. You should post the other one.
I only own one world coin. I love polar bears, they are my favorite animal. 1926 Greenland 1 Krone NGC MS63 [IMG]
Jim, Can you post larger individual photos of the coins so that we can get an idea of the grading standard used by ICG compared to NGC & PCGS? Paul
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I am glad you brought that point up. I have always thought that photos do a great job at helping people understand both surface preservation,...
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My point exactly! The entire show focuses on the pawn shop buying items from people off the street. There is no coverage of them selling items.
Dude, We get it! You would smile and want them to smile In the casino business you can't always smile. The pawn business is the same way....
Make it three. I would be interested to know how many of the ethically superior in this thread would change their tune if they were forced to...
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I really thought I would see more broken noses. I guess we don't have very many Mercury Dime collectors. Here is the earliest one I have, 1924....
The strike on your 1925 appears exemplary but the eye appeal seems lacking IMO. Again, in my experience, strike is the least important factor in...
IMO, luster is just as important as surface preservation in the higher mint state grades. Strike matters very little IMO and from what I have...
I am not sure what grade you would give this coin, but since I am grading from a photo and PCGS has seen the coin in hand, I am going to defer to...
Based on those scans, I don't find the coins attractive or market acceptable. But if they are just going to be fun album coins then I guess it...
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