But toning also occurs on uncirculated and proof coins and detracts from value as often (or more so) than it adds to value. Successfully removing...
Unfortunately (?) the value of a coin is not only determined by its denomination and year, but also by condition. Take as an example an 1877 (no...
OK, here we go... [ATTACH] [ATTACH] The silver-clad shows up as silver, but the "dirty" Barber quarter doesn't quite make it.
I think dipping is done more to remove spots from toning, staining, etc. BTW, here is a worn coin before and after dipping that I just did to...
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Yes, you have, even if you didn't recognize it...
Didja ever hear of a rhetorical question...
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Two what?
Washing with soap and water and rinsing and drying thoroughly should work.
I would guess since it's a surface phenomenon, 100% plating would show up the same as 100% solid silver.
Looking on e-bay, holed and "below cull" Morgans are above $30
I look forward to seeing it!
Silver is the most reflective element and this is a quick and dirty silver test.
What would be interesting now would be to put a piece of single ply tissue paper over the top two rows and see if the silver would show through it...
Looks nice the way it is
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How does one check their point total?
Perhaps it's just me, but my stocks are considerably higher now than last year.
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