Congrats @fretboard
Thanks, that's what I was wondering. So a 1938 proof nickel would not automatically have full steps.
I'm in for lot #6, I'm a sucker for SC or SPQR coins
Eh, I've got some Nazi coins, not sure if I have any currency, but I do have some Japanese occupation notes. No Confederate coins, but a few...
Or, to say it another way...ALL proof sets have full steps and full split bands. Is that fair to say for all proof sets?
Ancient coins are sometimes coated with various substances to "preserve" them. These include RenWax and some lacquers.
In another thread, we were talking about using sodium bicarbonate (bicarbonate of soda) solution for neutralizing eZest (which contains sulfuric...
There are no D proof sets for any year.
Nice coin, gold gets banged up easy. I'd guess MS62, made the same year Garfield was assasinated.
Couldn't have been '76, you were with The Sons Of Liberty then [IMG]
Yes, a guy called @Collecting Nut :)
...and then there are SMS's...
You are absolutely correct, using a couple of mL of acetone in the bathroom to quickly rinse a coin is not like soaking large numbers of coins in...
Oops, gotta change my diet :(
According to who and to what part of your "personality" :)
Luster is tricky stuff. I was looking for @GDJMSP (to call up a member, use the @ and the member's "name") and his illustration as to how when a...
Absolutely, The CC denotes the Carson City mint and most of these coins are somewhat hard to find. The O is for New Orleans and is just another...
Being here to learn is fine and commendable, but not everyone here is soft and fuzzy. Please don't take it personally and "go with the flow"
For acetone, just don't use fingernail polish remover!
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