Of course it's alright - it is even encouraged ;) Here's a couple of articles that provide additional information. How To Hold A Coin - 1...
Venting is permitted ;) Personally - I can't say I blame you.
What you call very early counterfeits are the most common. You see, contemporary counterfeits, those made at the same time as the genuine coins...
I would suggest that you ask these questions in catman's thread about his contest. Or - send catman a PM and ask him directly. ;)
The right thing to do is very simple - continue to read everything you can. Ask as many questions of as many people as you can. Look at lots &...
The M would be one of the assayers' initials - typically there are 2 assayers, but not always. But I think this coin is either so worn that...
Bottom line is that both types of bulbs produce the full light spectrum found in natural light. They're both good ;)
I have learned that no matter how hard you try or what evidence you present - people will only believe what they want to believe. Nothing more -...
Yes - there are counterfeit British trade dollars. Just about every coin there is has been counterfeited at one time or another. You have to...
Folks - I think what is causing the confusion here is that catman is running his own contest - catman contest He is keeping track of the posts...
The '98-S Kennedy Matte Proof half was only issued as part of a set with the '98-S Robert Kennedy dollar commemorative. It was struck in silver....
Now you've got me confused - when did I ever mention a computer ? And why would anybody need one to grade a coin ? And my comments that you...
Incandescent - regular light bulbs. GE Reveal bulbs are the best in my opinion. Bosch & Lomb 5x You answered your own question - the bank.
They do give you the information, at least NGC and PCGS do - you just have know where to get it. It can be found in their grading books. But...
ILROB - I moved this thread over here too as it was getting confusing trying to go back & forth between the 2 Forums. Now you say your coin...
Timing is everything :D
Then you stand at risk. For there is no way to tell if the coin is genuine or not until you have in your hands and then only if you consider...
The mint mark for this coin is located at approx 7 o'clock.
I'm familiar with that book - used to own a copy. But I traded it to another collector for a different publication because I did not find it to be...
Please see my response in the World & Ancients forum.
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