Is that not a fingerprint or the remains thereof on the reverse? Might explain the acetone dip if indeed it did occur.
That '29 is actually a pretty nice coin, well struck and in good shape except for the cleaning. It's a shame those words "improperly cleaned" jump...
Welcome back Spider. I have missed you. Your posts are always.... interesting.
Sure GD, if you refer back to the link in Sky's post (#12) and then once at the link scroll down to the bottom and click on the link for Airtite...
Hey Mars1970, I had been thinking about that vacuum sealer idea too. Since you have one maybe you could answer a question or two. The only problem...
Okay so now I'm getting a bit spooked. I have been using Airtites and am quite satisfied with the product. But then I go to this site that Sky...
And, on the other end of the pH scale... we have Hydrochloric acid.
Yeah, Bacchus I tried that too. Took some coins down to the local coin laundry where they had a machine you could put them into. Then I pushed the...
I'm with you 9Roswell. Hmmm, 4 posts, 4 advertisements. Looking suspicious...
Compressed air cools as it expands which can cause condensation to form on the coin if it is cooled sufficiently. While this is essentially...
Copper sulfate is blue. I would guess a reaction with some compound containing sulfur might do it.
I kinda like the colored stones idea.
I would have to agree about QVC being a poor deal as merchandise outlets go. I have given them three chances with small household appliances and...
He really did like that tomato soup.
Thanks GDJMSP.
Hey Marty, I've been wanting to ask this question and you seem to be the guy to ask. What is the ring made of in the ring type Air-Tites?
Not one to be generally contentious GDJMSP and I gotta say I trust your opinion as a rule more than most anyone when it comes to coin-related...
Yes I had this experience as well in the beginning. But then I discovered that it takes a while for all the air to go out of them (hence the name)...
Personally I like the direct fits better because I like to be able to see the edge of the coin. The Air-Tite does this better than most coin...
There is definitely a difference in the early dies for the ASE's as compared to the newer ones. I dare say the dies have changed significantly...
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