Huh ? What do you mean ?
I don't think that PCGS or NGC would slab those coins due to harsh cleaning and damage. Your best bet would be to send them to ANACS or NCS for...
tbednar85 - The estimates of value you were given for the coin are pretty accurate - $750 to $1000 is about right. But you need to realize...
The mint had this problem in '99 and again in '01. It was caused by them experimenting with the washing process for Proofs.
Well, as has already been stated, NGC is far more consistent with their grading than PCGS is. Also, in regard to special designations like DMPL,...
I'm saving that one !! May need it again :D
Acetone will remove some dirt & grime, PVC residue, glues, tapes etc. However it will not remove the green corrosion often found on copper coins...
Trust me, you'd rather have them do it than me. I would suggest that you follow their suggestions in the future posts you make ;)
What CT said :thumb: If I didn't know better I'd swear there was an echo in here :D
The only explanation I could even begin to offer would be wear patterns or worn out dies. And like you, not knowing the coins that well or their...
The problem is a common one - people mistake product limits for mintage numbers. They are not the same - not even close. So the mint is not doing...
The halo effect is when a coin exhibits luster or a toning pattern in a circular pattern around the primary device of the coin - usually the bust.
Good luck Jack - it's a purty coin ;)
To remove any toning or to make the coin blast white. It is extremely common. You would have a harder time finding a Morgan dollar that had not...
Only when there is room for doubt Bone, only when there is room. As you said yourself, losing a half dollar in those days would hurt and the...
OK - one last question. Since you have changed your questions and answers - when is the new deadline going to be ? You have to give all members a...
Still waiting for an answer to this.
Interesting, don't recall ever hearing of them.
Looks like a 69-DCAM to me.
Yeah I knew that ;) I'm certainly no expert either. And hopefully you realize that the vast majority of the time my comments are more to stimulate...
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