Many thanks. I have learned so many things from your posts and those of others.
Thanks! The eight or nine coins I have (with mild verdigris) are now in their own box with dessicant. The Verdi-Care has worked exactly as you...
for Doug-- I've read many posts here and they haven't specifically answered some concerns I have. Maybe I'm dense. I think on one post you noted...
Post-mint fissure in coin's surface.
Sorry, I didn't mean to stir things up. Just seems to me that the word "smooth" could have an informal meeting other than the definition of TPGs....
I think there can be another definition of smoothing, one not implying artificial ways of changing the coin's surface. Especially for collectors...
I hesitate to offer something here, as I'm not a chemist. But perhaps there is a way to explain Doug's findings in view of the chemical...
rmpsrpms--Thank you very much for these helpful links. The Lincoln Cent Forum is comprehensive and user-friendly. Although I gather that most of...
Well, there are real numbers, numismatic number estimates, and numbers used by fishing anglers....each has its' purpose...
W64--what a great idea. I hope someone at the mint will read your idea! Since we're brainstorming....how about 100% copper Lincoln cents??? I...
Yes--the heavier feel and nice ring-tone of the 95% copper cents makes one aware that these are real money. The debased planchets after these...
Thanks JB. I think there's a switch on my personality that goes small details/large picture. Usually it's on large picture. I'm thinking I'll...
Yes.yes--books are to be consumed, like a great feast! I make one trip to the library each week, get 5-6 books. Have been reading up on Cold War...
I'm getting more and more interested in these. I didn't know BN had coins for sale. I have seen some on A.com but they seem to be over-priced.
Interesting how your coins dovetail with an interest of mine: St. John the Baptist. The Knights of Malta (official name: "Sovereign Military order...
Might you be able to tell us more about Aragon-Pedro IV? Maybe it's my ancient eyes--might you be able to describe what is on the obverse--the...
Am always glad when someone features a book they are reading, especially one of high quality, like the one you feature here. Thank you. Does your...
I like the coin, it has excellent eye appeal. Perhaps gold coins retain their usual color if chemicals have been used as gold is non-reactive to...
Time will tell about the fun part. A little bit of OCD helps. It can drive one a little bit nuts having to be home all the time so this area of...
Thanks, "expat." Each of these webs sites is incredibly well-organized and helpful. I might even describe them as inexhaustible and that is a good...
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