Well let's see, Jesus threw the money changers out of the Temple at what, the age of 12 ? Now if money wasn't used much - why do you supoose they...
Not stupid, just uneducated in the field. Yes, washing coins with just soap and water will drop the grade that much.
LOL ! - thanks but no thanks Ruben. I'm done with collecting coins. My son still collects, he has more than a few from my collection. I can always...
I would agree, the world has a cash economy since the begining of recorded history. Even the Bible is full of monetary references. That's why they...
Gradeflation is a changing of the grading standards. As an example, assuming that gradeflation does exist, a coin that was graded as MS64 10 years...
Don't know that anybody ever said it was better than a slab, I certainly didn't. They are a lot cheaper though. The ring is more of preference...
I'd say it identifies itself. Rather obviously a medal to commemorate the 60th anniversary of Victoria's reign.
Acetone doesn't do much to dirt & grime.
Didn't happen until 1643, in France.
I am inclined to agree.
We seem to think alike Jim. It's a bit easier though to just put an empty Air-Tite in water for about 1/2 hour. When you take it out, there will...
You're using the 5th edition Joe, need to get the 6th edition.
:eek: I'll beat ya with a stick ! You got a Water-Pick Ruben ? Get a jug of distilled water and use that.
Don't think so huh ? Took me all of 30 seconds to find this one. They are out there.
Part of what you say is true, but not all of it. Yes, they based the weight of coins on so many coins per marc. But they knew exactly how many...
You say they show no wear, the pics indicate to me that they do have wear. I'd say AU55 and AU50 respectively.
Happy B-Day !! :high5:
No it doesn't qualify for FB. But it did at one time, that was a well struck coin.
Here's the obv Lehigh. Yes Mike, it is a '97-P matte. And the other Mike, I am not trying to penalize anything. I am making a point for...
No worries Mike, just couldn't helo myself. ps - sure glad you added that "for 5 minutes" part :D
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