Peter, if you stick around here long enough, you'll see all sorts of recommendations for coin care that you should NOT follow. Post #121 in this...
I wouldn't use a Q-tip, particularly not on an uncirculated or proof coin, or any coin of meaningful value. On a worn coin of low/no value, it's...
Get a refund.
Wow, those are spectacular. Thank you for sharing.
No clue who runs it, but that's one of my favorite sites for crown porn.
High mintage Cu-Ni coin with a fair amount of wear. If somebody offers $20, jump on it.
Wow! That's more than 4200 quarters. 100+ rolls. I can't imagine what that looks like. Or how much space it takes up.
In before the lock.
Found the very same in a Coinstar just last week. Never gave it much thought, but I guess the machines can tell the difference between silver and...
I'm with Paul M. and Deacon Ray — terrific presentation of a fascinating coin. Thank you! Just another example of why the Dark Side rules.
Not the best of photos to judge by, but I'll say AU-58. And 55 euros is way above market value. Take it!
Show off! :D
That's a gorgeous coin.
I'll play . . . [IMG] [IMG] [IMG] [IMG]
[Insert face palm meme here]
I've seen some meaningful discounting this week on a few coins that are on my want list, so I'm thinking this might be a good time to be on the...
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Yeah, that's what I use to open Air-Tites. Will work on OP's capsule as well.
This is why every raw coin I buy gets an acetone bath, no matter how pristine it may look. You never know for sure what may be lurking there.
Wow! Nice Walker!
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