It comes from being stored in a coin album. The toning is caused by the edge of the coin being in contact with the carboard of the album. So the...
I wasn't saying either. I was talking about two different things. With one being the popularity of using TPG's and two being the value of coins....
AU50, harshly cleaned.
See that big banner at the top of the screen for Numismaster ? Click on it, you should be able to find what you want. And it is free for the basic...
You can try World Coin News, it's about the only one that I know of really. It only comes once a month and you may go a while before you see an...
Do the nickels look kinda like these ? Toned Coins
I've certainly been called worse. But as most already know, my name is Doug ;)
This should answer all of your questions - Accented Hair
It is certainly possible that I misunderstood his meaning. But it is a somewhat well known phrase. And since I knew what he said to be true about...
It's already overpriced by almost $50, but if ya want it that bad have at it.
AU58 details - damaged. BTW, you always do a good job with your pics :thumb:
Easy, because it has been talked about, written about and discussed every time it has happened in the last 20 years. And there haven't been many...
It's not that they don't know it - it's that they don't care. I've done it myself several times over the years. I've done the same thing with...
No, it's not safer to say that at all - because they have gotten caught. Every single time.
It's possible but not likely. You see, areas of a coin that are worn will tone differently than areas that have original mint luster.
The denomination has already been stated, it is un decime. It is the equivalent of 10 centimes. It is one of the better dates for the type,...
That depends on the sheets you use as most of them contain PVC - bad idea.
They have a pretty good record when it comes to authenticity. Not so good when it comes to cleaning and altered surfaces.
Everybody should pay particular attention to this one. It is an excellent example for showing the first wear locations on Morgans.
The popularity of slabbed coins has lasted and been steadily increasing for 20 years and shows no signs of slowing down. As for the coin market...
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