I wasn't criticizing at all bud, you did a great job. I merely adding a comment.
Sholom - you purchased the regular weekly issue. What Thad was suggesting you buy is the Monthly Supplement, found here -...
To see the various designs used over the years just have a look at my albums. I think most of them are represented there. Most of the more...
Don't misunderstand DOK , I was in no way saying that your coin had verdigris on it. I specifically said it did not. I was merely saying that...
Based on your new pictures the obverse would never make XF and the excessive contact marks would prevent it as well. As far as the cleaning...
Louie that is a remarkably clean coin ! Other than a couple small marks on the rims I can see only two contact marks on the entire coin and one of...
And what US gold coin do you know of, and not the modern bullion issues, that does not contain copper ? Thus my answer.
To be honest with you I do not agree that scanners use too much light. It is just easier and faster to use a scanner than a camera. With a...
The coin has rather severe damage IMO - I wouldn't bother.
A good point. But there is one advantage that a scanner has over a camera - the sanner tends to pick up detail better and show any flaws the coin...
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Yes to both questions. And it is not necessary to post multiple copies of the same thing in different areas of the forum. This thread is now...
Yes, gold can have verdigris, silver can too. But that is not verdigris, that is remaining dirt and grime left on the coin after it was harshly...
They are in the Red Book, listed in the Commemoratives section.
Please read this -
It's a good question and one that many don't consider. But yes. Even though the coin may be in a quality holder, it, along with all of your other...
You can't, the feature is no longer available on Coin Talk. Great post Jason :thumb: Think I'll stick to my simpler explanation though....
They are all bad, every single one. Read my response in the other thread about the 1911-S cent.
And you will then spend many years in prison. What you are proposing is completely and 100% illegal.
On second thought don't bother. I should have known that there will not be any due to the low value. There is one however - a 1911-S in F 12...
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