Ben, You must have mis-read my post! I was merely stating that Machine, Strike or Mechanically Doubled coins were fairly common up until the...
mspenny, To answer question #1. Yes, Machine Doubling was fairly common up until the Mints went to the "Single Squeeze Method" implemented (I...
Joe, While most Finger Nail Polishes contain a certain amount of Acetone, they also contain many additives which would negate the effects it...
snaz, Congrats on a very nice old Canadian Cent! Frank
Shucks Zane! I was going to say MS-65 but was too late in checking out the Thread. I know that I would not bat an eye if it was in a 65 holder!...
If the spot is not incuse (as in it has eaten into the surface of the coin), you might try dabbing the spot with Acetone to see if the Acetone...
Hobo, Thanks for the great story! The ought to have him slabbed as an "Authentic Coin Thief" by PCGS and then hang him up at the next Fun Show...
rohumpy, A circulated coin maybe considered an altered coin by some but altered has a totally different meaning in the coin collecting hobby...
Since this Seller bought the coin off of eBay in a holder, cracked it out and whizzed it to remove the damage but lost $75 on the coin not...
Dave, I guess you have stumbled on a new way to store coins! Drop them into a privy (what we call an Outhouse here in the South) and the crap...
Spock, I often wonder how well a Mini Sandblaster would work on polished coins. If you use a very minute abrasive such as Diamond dust and an...
I would say that you got what you paid for but the dirt should have been extra!:D Frank
Skyline, Congrats on the nice 1943 Steel Cents and welcome to Coin Talk! Frank
I agree! It has been well over-dipped and appears to have had a light once-over with a polishing cloth. Taking into consideration the MS details,...
I can see wear on some of the feather tips and especially the first feather at the top. However, I really can't really see or detect any wear...
Another beauty! I would say 64/65RD. Frank
The Die Markers are not always identical on all of the 1910 MPL depending on the Die Stage! Therefore, when you send it in for grading, note...
RLM, Below is a link to diagnostics for the 1910 MPL on the Collector's Universe Forum! The diagnostics are towards the top and then scroll...
Yeah, I think the last count I heard was over 190! However, many are not listed with Coneca or Copper Coins. Also, I think that the list is being...
I agree with the #23! I am certain that it is not #24 as the Secondary "D" is more East and higher. Frank
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