Every shop is different in the way it is managed. Owner/managed shops will do anything the owner finds best for his wallet. Managers that work for...
Actually acetone is not a dip. It's not an acid and will not harm silver. There are several products out there that are called a dip. They are...
The acetone will not hurt the coin if you did give it a few more baths but after 2 days with no change, it's not going to help. I'm taking for...
There is no way to tell if it's real from that image. The guy has never sold anything and has never left feedback for anyone. Why worry with the...
Ok. The acetone would have removed anything organic on the coin. At this point you have done no harm to the coin. It's time to leave it as is....
How long did you soak it?
The 1988 FS-101 looks nothing like this coin.
Wise words but there are actually two free lunches coming up this next weekend in Orlando. :D Well actually I guess I paid for one of them. Well,...
I'm thinking it's a well placed hit or maybe a tint die chip. I can't see it as a DDO.
I know there has been some playing around after hours at the mints. 1857 is the first year I can think of that really wild stuff came out. We...
Some of his friends. [IMG] [IMG] [IMG] [IMG]
They will probably not allow you to bid in an auction again.
I agree. The busts and booms also seem to happen at different times from one coin type to the next. Over a thirty year period some coins would be...
A soak in acetone is a good idea but don't use q-tips. Don't rub or wipe the coin in any way. The acetone will dry in a few seconds.
OK, I'll just go AU-55. I'm saying that because that's what I feel from the image. I might change my opinion from a different image. I do worry a...
I used to pick these up on Ebay for about $10 a piece. [IMG] [IMG] [IMG]
I'll go AU-55 maybe 58. Nice coin.
It's a great coin but I feel the damage will keep it from grading.
The images are not that bad but the background takes away from the looks of the coin.
AU sounds about right.
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