It started long before that though, in Europe. The standard weight used for precious metals was the marc (about 8 oz.). It is a unit of...
An accurate article, too bad most collectors don't already know it.
Howdy Jim - glad to have ya here. And thanks for the kind words. But I really don't do anything - it's the members that make the site.
Gabe - gotcha covered, thanks for the heads up.
I have access to a whole fleet of them - just send all your coins to me. I'll take care of it :D
And if you weighed an MS example it too would come in at 12.5. That's the thing that fools all too many people, they think that the weight of coin...
Ruben, in all honesty - no grade is verifiable based on the definitions you wish to use. Just for the sake of argument, let's say you are...
I didn't do it for me Ruben, not in any way. I did it for everybody else. But thanks, I appreciate the sentiment. As for the FAQ you mention,...
Keeping the temp constant is more important than keeping it low. As long as there are no large fluctuations, you'll have no problems.
Sorry, didn't even notice. I tend to read too fast sometimes.
Might be the pics Frank, then again I might be right. If I am wrong I agree that the coin is an easy 64, I'm just afraid I'm not wrong.
I neglected to post just to ruin your day Mike :D Using ANA standards the coin would grade AG3. It amazes me how the TPG's can grade these any...
Yes, it is an international show. But there are plenty of US coins there as well.
It is easy Ruben. I have explained this many times. Keep your coins in an enclosed space. That enclosed space can be anything from a safe to a...
No, they are just used to give away to people as an advertisement so they can drum up more business.
I was afraid this might happen - appears he has caught spock-ease. :eek:
I only mentioned the dipping because there appears to be some remnants of it - see circled areas. Those don't really bother me. This bothers...
Those are all sample slabs guys, not the same thing at all.
Post something cool ? OK - [IMG]
Stainless - silver will absolutely corrode if exposed to the right conditions. Even toning will turn into corrosion if left unchecked.
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