Agree with you completely on value of using TPGs for authentication. I think most collectors are much better at grading than authentication …...
There are a few older machines around like the one in Salisbury Cathedral. It’s completely non-electrical. You put a 1-pound coin and a penny in...
I recently wrote an article with a lot of pictures for a coin magazine. Before publication, I contacted the sources (grading companies, dealers,...
The museum is in the Tower of London and is dedicated to the history of the Royal Fusiliers Regiment. The regiment was begun in 1685 by James II...
Visited the museum and couldn’t resist the penny press machine … especially, we were with friends who had their 4 year old boy along. Did one for...
Thanks for the interesting post! Seems like I read somewhere that the company worked out deals with the US and Florida governments before actual...
Yup. Methacrylate polymers dissolve slowly in acetone, but they will dissolve completely if enough acetone is used. Helps to pulverize the plastic...
Yes, acetone would dissolve the acrylic Pure acetone won't damage metal coins. Wouldn't use it on colorized coins though. Would take some time...
Yesterday and today, we visited the Ashmolean Museum in Oxford. It’s a huge museum devoted mostly to art and history. Among other items, it has a...
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