That 25S is AWESOME!
UPDATE We are finalizing the deal, it will be new manufacturer, such things make it complicated. The chemistry side is complex and current raw...
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Looks like someone set off the woody bomb in here!
Great find!
One of many reasons I like and promote ICG for Lincolns. Regardless of the fans of PCGS/NGC/ANACS I contend that ICG is more accurate and...
It's not consider a "flaw", it's considered as toning. Yes, it will have an effect on eye appeal and thus the grade in my experience. They seem to...
The obverse was corroded long ago, you can see the pits in the fields, but has toned over pretty well. The corrosion was removed and it retoned -...
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AWESOME woody!
That's the best $10 ever spent!
Where's the reverse? That's a GREAT target toner!
Fake SVDB bought at a show. Added MM type: [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Excited to see what you got! NICE SCORE, I see some target toning.
I also like to use the luster test, only the real, non-plated coins show cartwheel luster.
The best way to conquer those plastic tubes is with a hair dryer. Heat the tube and the coins will loosen-up. Looks like some nice coins in...
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For coins like that it's a good choice. Verdigris like that is almost mineralized and very difficult to remove without destroying the coin. You...
All copper salts can be correctly referred to as verdigris. It is not a scientific term but a colloquial one used to generalize the description of...
@Kentucky VC will be back on the market very soon in a big way, please be patient VC fans!
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