Posting pics would be my suggestion too. I would however point out that while sometimes a coin can be pretty much absolutely be identified as a...
Q: What determines the mintage numbers? The answer to your question is pretty simple really. Every year the mint determines how many coins of...
Done. But your comment brings up a question that I need to ask. Am I correct in assuming that when you initially made your post there you forgot...
Monster - The guy offering to sell it may not be trying to scam anyone. But the coin, given what it is, could easily be a fake and he wouldn't...
It's quite easy really. I always suggest the ring type by the way. And before ever handling your coins - wash your hands ! Holding the coin by...
Coin albums are arguably one of the worst things ever invented for coins. Sure, thousands upon thousands of collectors love them. But they are...
Not really. There are a great many books on grading that you should buy and study. But until you have spent some time doing that there really...
The first, Esylum, is listed in the Numismatic Resources section, but the 2nd one isn't. You should add it ;)
It has been being used just as long.
Air-Tite coin holders were invented in 1980 and have not damaged a coin yet. That may not be 50 or 100 years but it is what it is.
No, oh you c'mon Jeff ! You take a modern 95% off-center dime to a store and try and spend it. You won't be able to because no one will recognize...
Your question was answered for the most part in the other thread Tim, before the thread went sideways and was locked. But I'll answer it again, in...
Really ? They must be trying to put painting contractors out of business :D It's a very common product and sold in any paint store. But as you...
The legal definition of a coin is rather simple: COIN -A piece of gold, silver or other metal stamped by authority of the government, in order to...
Yes, acetone is the industry standard. But xylene will do it just as well and just as safely. But xylene is far less known than acetone. In fact...
I have no problem with authenticating them, none ! But when it comes to grading, grading should be limited to coins. And the item in this thread,...
MS70 is a great product - for certain things ! But only those things. If you are a collector of modern coins, and that is to be read as clad...
I have no problem with grading error coins. But there are errors and then there are errors. Before you can grade a coin, it at least has to be a...
That's what I was trying to point out, I don't think Kunker or Davenport made a mistake because they both acknowledged the same thing you're...
What's a matter Paul, ya missed me or sumpin ? :D Or is it that ya just don't have anybody else to argue with today ? "EOR toning configuration"...
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