Don't forget the glasses this time ! :kewl: Then I can start a collection :D http://www.cointalk.com/t92062/#post809220
I disagree completely. Yes, there were those who frowned on cleaning back in the '60s, my grandfather was one of them and he taught me the same...
The compliments are appreciated :high5: Of course there was a time I used to get similar compliments over there too -...
Yes. It's not a business strike and it's not a Proof, that's why they call them Specimen. Similar in that regard to the matte finish US nickels in...
66.
I agree with Tom.
65 easy I'd say, might even go 66. Couple of tiny hits on each side and a minor strike through error bottom center of obv, but that's it.
Steve are you saying that the OP coin in this thread does not have wear on it ?
Please post a pic/scan of the entire slab, both sides.
While I appreciate the effort and the thought, nobody needs to stick up for me. I'm still a member there myself and am more than capable ;) But I...
It is pretty much impossible to mount a coin in jewelry setting and not damage the coin. Getting it out usually even causes more damage. Whatever...
Why not call or write the Carson City Mint Museum and ask them - http://www.visitcarsoncity.com/attractions/museums.php
You must have experienced a different decade than I did because in the '60s I remember cleaning was beyond commonplace.
I'd say 45, gettin so I'm scared to find out what they said.
Only thing I can suggest is to look closer because I can see it. I can see the re-cut C mint mark too.
If it was airtight the coin would not have toned to begin with.
Yeah, pretty much. They were known as jetons. Had been around for centuries and just about every country & ruler had them.
That is exactly what it is.
Only person I know of is Conder.
Don Willis - "Coins that are in Secure Plus holders are no more "locked into their grade" than coins in a regular holder." Don Willis - "if you...
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