Nice pickup for 15 bills!!!
Of course, no date set is complete without some wood!
Another tinges of red example...love these.
DOH! I missed 1917.
Some mild wood....
One of my favorite coins! In an NGC AU-58 holder.
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Quick acid bath? You'd need concentrated mineral acid to remove the copper layer. There's nothing quick (or safe) about it. Telling copper cents...
Keep in mind that oil is NOT soluble in acetone. Try mixing CoinCare (or other oil) with acetone in a clear, glass container to see for yourself....
You seem to forget, air is loaded with water. By rinsing it with water you've saturated the surfaces. Leaving it out in air simply allows it to...
Yep, you're crazy when it comes to acetone and copper. LOL :D As you know, I've used it for decades without a single problem. Rehydrating surfaces...
CoinCare is nothing but mineral oil with an added odorant. I really hate using any oil on coins period because the problems it creates are many...
WOW! I get both right and drop one place? LOL I can't believe Irish, less than one tenth below perfect? DOUBLE WOW!
More branch avg stuff....but I still like. :)
Branch mint...avg joe stuff.
This is my favorite year for Lincolns due to the new master obverse hub. I wish I had pictures of all mine, these are but a few.
And of course, no 1916 set is complete without some wood! :D
I also really like very dark, black toned Lincolns. I buy everyone I see!
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