Actually, I probably would have given them one or two quarters...that would have gotten them interested in checking coins and perhaps have added...
I thought it was rug burn...
I am envious.
EGAD, Eugene...you got a lot of wonderful coins!!!
Perhaps Doug @GDJMSP will grace us with his pic of his pocket piece gold ouncer.
Hey, nice
And they say us old guys can't learn...:)
Best wishes for recuperation...been there done that.
I've had good success using LSD...just kidding, never did psychedelics.
Why a premium...because some people will pay.
Actually most vinegars are 5% acetic acid. Pickling vinegar I have seen at 7%, but the usual white stuff is 5%.
I would guess a limit of 50 and $8000 since I have no idea of what you are talking about.
Since I don't notice any significant notching at the corners where I would expect to see it, and the doubling appears kind of flat, I would...
Pretty much anything you use to alter the surface of a coin lessens it's numismatic value. That being said, if you uncover a key date or variety,...
Actually a mixture of baking soda and washing soda is the recommended treatment. (Sodium Bicarbonate and Sodium Carbonate for you chemists out there)
Do you have guns in the house? :)
I have many things on me nowadays that are too loose.
Thank you, you know I have enormous respect for you....Yuge, I tell you, Yuge:)
BTW, BlueRibbon/Coin Care is oil. All hydrocarbon (C and H) solvents. Protects by coating and keeping air away, AFAIK.
I just liked @Insider's post...was that sarcastic?:)
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