Not sure what ya mean Jack - I right click and then click on the Save Picture As. Regarding those scratches though, sure look like they are on...
Question - are the arced scratches on the obv on the coin or the holder ?
Copper spots on gold are considered to be a sign of authenticity and originality - I'd leave them alone. And if you did crack them out and try to...
What makes a coin valuable is the condition, or grade, of the coin. The one in that link for example is graded MS66 Red - that is a high grade,...
I wish :whistle:
spock I will grant you that you may have a valid exception. And elaine, you definitely have one - never even thought of it. But those exceptions...
It doesn't matter what the marks are from - it only matters that they are there. The marks I am talking about are breaks in the luster of a coin....
clad - I would readily agree that the pricing in Krause is beyond a joke. But then so is the pricing found anywhere - except realized auctions....
Sharp eyes pal, very sharp eyes :thumb:
You ever rub a Peace dollar with it ? Maybe a Frankie or a Morgan ? I have, leaves scratches just like that.
I'm gonna say VF35 cleaned and re-toned.
Not true at all. There has never been a coin in this country, or any other throughout recorded time, where it's intrinsic value equaled its face...
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Eddie, based on your comments it seems that what you were trying to find out was if the coin would be upgraded because of the toning. Well, in a...
You quite often hear comments like that when someone sees a coin like this one. But that was most likely done with a soft cotton cloth.
The answer to that really depends on the individual for it is both. Yes, practice and knowledge are absolute requisites. But there are some who...
There are some issues that have distinctive diagnostics whereby a Proof can be definitively differentiated from the business strike. But not that...
Some mints have used packaging which contained PVC in the past. But I rather doubt those do. Easy to find out, if they are quite flexible and...
Gonna get both of ya for that :p And Jack, I'd be glad to ;)
Gonna have to go with 58 myself. Seems to be light wear on the obverse.
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