Three stages to a true cleaning (read conservation if it makes you feel better), 1) surface preparation 2) cleaning and 3) surface passivation or...
In the vein of some other threads, I am sure some of us go to flea markets/swap meets at one time or another. What have you found...fabulous or...
Ok, there are elements, compounds and mixtures. Metals are either elements or alloys. Alloys are mixtures of metals. Metals are composed of...
Sounds like my son-in-law...Weregoat
A continuing proposition for a lot of us. There are some incredible coin photographers on here, but most of us just want to take a picture that...
Hey, you can see "One Cent" on the reverse and see the bust on the obverse. A fun coin at a low price. What's not to like?
You are showing a sense of humor which will serve you well here. We don't have many malicious people, but we have more than our share of...
Is it magnetic?
"'tis common, all who live must die...passing through nature to eterniti"
Any references/links?
Seeing something and having it REALLY sharp can be the difference between $0.01 and $10.00
Worth a try, wish you luck. Things to try...acetone and xylene have been mentioned, they would dissolve any organic residue. Water is always...
Know that grading (in its finer points) is difficult even with excellent photos.
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What a lot of people on here have said is that if you can't understand how it could have come about in the minting process....it probably didn't....
If the surface of a coin is pitted, by whatever means or method, the coin probably will never look good and all you can do is to call attention to...
And the rims...
We can also talk about luster if you wish...
Nah, that would look better.
I'm sure he did too.
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