As I recall the old ANACS, and this coin is in an old ANACS holder, used to be tougher on Jeffs than either NGC or PCGS. That said, I can't recall...
In the other pictures it was much easier to see and there was even a trace of green left if I recall. But I have marked some areas on the...
I've probably written 2 or 3 books worth of responses here on this forum alone. It's all there, go read it :D Probably gonna take a couple...
Yeah, I have. But most jewelry is 18k gold at best so it is to be expected. It's not noticed much on jewelry that is worn often though because any...
I realize that, but I was. Look at post #9 in this thread. Easily 50% of the coin is red. And th eone I posted in #7 - 30% of that is red....
Never meant to imply that one should not ask questions. On the contrary I always, always, always urge people to ask questions. For as you say,...
Do some reading on coin cabinets Jerome. You'll find out that even centuries ago collectors knew about the harmful properties of wood. But one of...
That particular section was first designed merely as a way for people to find commonly asked questions and answers. It was not intended for...
Get yourself a Krause catalog, they are all listed in there.
If you guys ever figure out what causes it, great, I'm here to listen. Meanwhile, I'm satisfied to know that gold tones. It works for me ;)
The chances are extremly good. I really hate to say this, but what has happend to you has happened to so many others that they defy counting....
1 - AU 2 - AU 3 - 12 4 - 10 5 - AU PVC damage
It's true, all woods emit acidic gasses, especially aromatic woods like cedar. And the effects on coins are not always pleasing. Storage in or...
Then it is because Peter has made it that way.
He flat out told me that he either wanted the coins back or he wanted me to pay him what he had paid the thief for them. And to tell ya the truth,...
It says right on the COA it's minted in .999 silver. The size/weight will determine how much silver it contains of course.
You do realize just how small 1/10,000 is don't you ? You wouldn't even be able to see it with the naked eye. You wouldn't be able to see it with...
Allyou needto do is have your local police contact the police or county sheriff where the shop is located. The police/sheriff for that locality...
Haze and milk spots are two different things. But both are said to be caused by the washing process. And if you haven't seen hazy coins - then...
Yeah, but just as there are hand loaded cartrdiges today - they had them then too. True, every day, oridnary cartidges of the time would not make...
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