No Dru, the properties of the metal do not change - but the surface texture of the different coins do change. Morgans, Peace dollars and the like...
You may well be right.
And don't forget, a piece of typing paper taped to the shade makes a great diffuser ;)
But I haven't seen Le Franc updated for quite some time. And I know that their pricing for the older coins is out of whack.
Why don't you try these links stainless - Bust Coins
You have an idea of what you're doing alright, never doubted that. You're quite good IMO. Didn't mean it that way. But sometimes you question...
Nice batch of coins for you both :thumb: But tell me rlm - was I right about anything changing in the way you look at coins ?
Not sure what ya mean Jack - I right click and then click on the Save Picture As. Regarding those scratches though, sure look like they are on...
Question - are the arced scratches on the obv on the coin or the holder ?
Copper spots on gold are considered to be a sign of authenticity and originality - I'd leave them alone. And if you did crack them out and try to...
What makes a coin valuable is the condition, or grade, of the coin. The one in that link for example is graded MS66 Red - that is a high grade,...
I wish :whistle:
spock I will grant you that you may have a valid exception. And elaine, you definitely have one - never even thought of it. But those exceptions...
It doesn't matter what the marks are from - it only matters that they are there. The marks I am talking about are breaks in the luster of a coin....
clad - I would readily agree that the pricing in Krause is beyond a joke. But then so is the pricing found anywhere - except realized auctions....
Sharp eyes pal, very sharp eyes :thumb:
You ever rub a Peace dollar with it ? Maybe a Frankie or a Morgan ? I have, leaves scratches just like that.
I'm gonna say VF35 cleaned and re-toned.
Not true at all. There has never been a coin in this country, or any other throughout recorded time, where it's intrinsic value equaled its face...
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