That all depends on too many other variables. Toning is the culmination of many things, never just one. One other question - this album, is it...
Frankie I still have my worries that the coin may not be genuine. But there is no way to tell for sure just by looking at pictures. But even if it...
OK, is it safe to assume that this cabinet just sits out in the open then ? And the silca packs, are they inside the ziplocks with the album ?
One thing David, once corroded a coin is always corroded. Corrosion eats into the surface of the coin, and while you can remove the substance...
Tater - Can you be more specific about you store your albums ? I mean are they in a closed conatainer with silica gel packs ? Are they stored...
Good question, and must admit I don't think I've ever heard it asked before. But I would say there is a simple answer. Dipping a coin can have two...
Dru I agree with you to a point, in that all cleaning is not necessarily bad. If a coin is properly cleaned then it does not affect the value at...
So Larry, what about this ? Was it a jewelry attachment ?
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I certainly would not go any higher.
No David, I have never acknowledged that. Conder101 is the one who says that, I disagree. But I have not been able to prove it as of yet other...
No, not in the way you mean. But the law, Pittman Act, allowed up to 350 million silver dollars be melted. You can read more about it - HERE
That is IMO the single most beautiful commem of them all, both early and modern. In Proof it is drop dead gorgeous ! And saints preserve us,...
The bumpy devices are the most obvious, but as has been said I'm pretty sure that is due to a very rusted die. There are only a few indications of...
Very seldom have mintages been determined by law, and then mostly in modern times. There have been times when it was dictated that certain dollar...
Ahhhh yes, forgot about that - 1560-64 :o
Not often that I would disagree with you, but if that is true, then why is it that they (CAC) says themselves that only A & B grade coins will...
Yeah, I've always had high hopes for you kid :D
I've got a question for you - why on earth would you consider spending that kind of money on a coin if you are, as by your own description, a...
Interesting coin, I'm going to hold off on my opinions, but I have to admit it has me questioning several things.
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