So I recently got a three cent piece from Macvanderstein and am pretty darned certain that the coin I received isn't the same as the photo on...
First let me say that I think my kids instant gratification is rubbing off on me. I used vinegar with just a touch of peroxide. The water turned...
LOL, I'll call this a very low risk/reward science project. Will go the less aggressive route of just white vinegar and see where we end up. I...
I like the second one a lot. I think it brings out all the nice features in the coin. The first coin, I view the toning as a distraction. That...
So I bought a bunch of well circulated coins along with some old dealer stock of Pennies in VF to BU condition. I'm taking in cheaper old coins...
Such a sad state that people would go to such lengths to deceive. Articles I've been reading point to the inherent trait of people to love a...
I'm really just trying to see if I am correct in the analysis. Will take more pics when I get home of the full coin. Not thinking its incredibly...
Interesting. I'll have to add that to my research list (planchet vs coin contact marks). I'm greatly enjoying going through the mint sets and...
My understanding is that the key is the separation of the bands. You'll want to see full separation without interruption. That said, I'm not...
LOL! 4 kids myself! Believe I hear ya brother! I use a mini tripod, and Xanax when I can't fine the tripod! I've taken so many bad pictures...
I think Chris is correct. My readings on modern coins seem to point to the uncirculated as the FT qualifier. PF's are struck several times to...
I'm using a Lumix DMC-ZS8 (older camera 70 bucks on CL). The key seems to be taking the pictures from my 3 season porch using the macro setting....
So I am trying to get into this the right way. Slowly and not expensive. I purchase a lot of mint sets (less than Apmex prices) and have been...
I tend to look at who's selling their sets. If it's from an individual with not a lot of feedback related to coins, I'm much more comfortable...
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