Looks original to me.
But there is the rub. Fingerprints are only "on" the surface for a very short time. After that fingerprints are "of" the surface. The acids in the...
Why ? It is correct.
Yes.
When I was at the ANA show I asked every dealer I talked to the same basic question. Without exception the answer I was given was - I won't be the...
Send them to me, I'll fix them for you. gdjmsp@qwest.net
The 2 reales is worth about $70, the 3 pence about $10. If not for the flaw, maybe $20.
Yes to both.
You get into a problem here because how do I define with words what is minor and what is not. So I'll use the picture of the coin in this thread....
Had my date wrong, it was 1990. According to Conder's book ANA slabs are few and far between and were only used for 1 and perhaps 2 years. Most...
Coins are body-bagged for bad rim dings. That coin has one. Minor rim dings can drop a grade 1 point easy.
Yes there are. You want pure acetone, you can get it at any hardware store.
The ANA first started grading coins in 1972, but they didn't use slabs until about 1991. So are asking about slabs only ?
Vess - The fact of the matter is that the coin market frowns on harsh cleaning - across the board. Sure, there are individuals that don't mind...
That's not exactly true Troodon. It depends entirely the your individual policy and your insurance company. I've been through a robbery, and no,...
I'd be more worried about the rim dings than I would the scratches.
If you buy White's book and read it, keep a salt shaker handy - you'll need a few grains.
Cool ! Nice addition Greg, never seen one before.
I would say - yes.
NGC has the same policy regarding toning, but they are at least more consistent about it.
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