Probably so. But trace amounts are not going to be the result of coin doctoring but rather the result of accidental contact.
Doesn't matter. They're both bad ;) Well, that depends on what you are trying to learn. But you do make a valid point for there are some books...
In more than a few cases, the metal value has surpassed the numismatic value in the past 10 years. In many more cases, the increase in metal value...
No, it is not what I said. Not in any way shape or form. That is merely how you chose to interpret what I said.
Any replica or copy manufactured prior to the HPA is exempt.
When you have seen something enough times over the years you don't need to be a chemist to know that oil is bad for coins ;)
Spink - they publish a new one every year I believe. Just as a mention , France has Gadoury, the Netherlands has de nederlandse munten.
I think everybody has had their say. Enough bickering.
Yes, it would. Tape, stickers, glue, those things will leave lasting marks on the coin after a period of time even if you remove the substance...
The coin would not be put in a regular slab. It would be put in a Genuine slab with one of two code numbers on the slab label - 94 or 97. 94|N-4...
There are more than few members who have had appraisals done. The reason you are not getting responses from them is because they sold their...
But that's all it is, a coincidence. The slight die rotation and the mechanical doubling can both be caused by the same thing - a loose die in the...
The sentimental value of those coins is priceless. Does anything else really matter ?
Oh I dunno. Guess that depends on who you're calling an expert. I disagree with real experts from time to time myself. And I don't kiss anybody's...
If you can post a picture we can maybe help with an answer. It's hard to say what's going on based on a description.
I'd hold off on the printing out if I were you. The ink alone will cost a fortune. Just keep electronic files and back them up. Much easier and...
Easy enough to go find out. Just read the other forums. As for popularity, Coin Talk has more members than the PCGS forum does. And more than any...
You can also check the Numismatic Resources section. There is a list of some of the dealers that I recommend there.
Just save the info you think is important yourself. That's what I've done for many years. Not necessarily info from this forum, but info and...
The top two numbers were chosen because they were the ones with the lowest populations, consistently for 16 years. And because they are the ones...
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