He uses single letter & number punches - place the punch on the coin, hit it with a hammer - all done. You can buy them in any hardware store.
Bruce was correct, all coins are shipped from the mint in bags. The mint does not roll any coins - never has. And the bags of dollars, have a...
It's possible Zane, but I don't think so. Milk spots are very consistant in color. These spots are not as they have dark centers.
ANACS would probably be your best bet.
IMO - it's the best all around variety guide there is ;)
Well, yes and no. The lower prices certainly tell you that most folks think ICG can't grade - but does that really mean it's true ? It's the same...
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The problem is in your choice of settings. Go to - User CP - at the top of any page and click on it. On that page, over ont he left click on -...
The vast majority of the time coins in PCI holders are overgraded - 99%. But there are those rare examples when the coin is correctly graded -...
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If you wish to experiment fine, but do so with coins besides cents as well. Copper does not always react well with acetone - it often turns all...
There is another way. When you are typing a post on CT there are 7 icons above the dialogue box you are typing into. The one at the far left ( a...
If I were you I would get ready to chalk it all up to experience and forget about it. There have been countless reports similar to yours - spots...
NNC is not a third party grader that shoulld be trusted, they are notorious for over-grading - vasty over-grading. As to why they do it - they do...
My honest opinion - AU58.
The coin has AU details but I think it has been cleaned and lightly polished.
I understand your question about weak strike and the reasoning. But there is a way to tell weak strike from wear. On the obverse, look at the hair...
I'm no expert either, just a guy who likes coins ;) But to answer your question, I suspect PCI graded the coin as a 65 for the same reasons I...
The coin appears to have PVC damage. I would recommend soaking it in pure acetone to remove the PVC contamination and then rinsing it thoroughly...
It is not uncommon for the quality of the satin finish to leave a lot to be desired. On some coins, the satin finish is hardly there at all, on...
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