It was whizzed with acid.:oops:
I remembered this video on youtube from 2017 and an earlier version with better photography from 2014, but could only find the youtube one. Very...
I don't either, sorry. Jim
try eBay for " wooden presentation cabinets" some Lighthouse coin products and then change the presentation for awards and some more. If that...
Should last for decades in that environment , IMO, Jim
The easiest way for me is to look at the edge of rim. A proof has a 90 degree square to either side rim, Business strike has a chamfered edges so...
Looks like -013, but that date/mint has sooo many for this year Jim
One other point that is important . 1995 is when most die prior were double squeeze die production years, so real doubled dies usually had 2...
Depending on your weather Mylar might last longer but are generally more expensive.
Bigger isn't always better. Enlarging it will mean more depth of the slide isn't in focus, so much is out of focus except the small focal plane...
The L seems to indicate die deterioration doubling ( NAV) as it is very close to rim. Jim
Unisafe are OK against PVC, they are stiff , and they can crack at the folds after years of environment. I have some about 20yo and they are OK...
I wasn't doubting you could tell more in hand than any of us can from a photo. I am glad you got it rescued before raking it under.
If you download the photo to your computer first and then transfer it, it should work. When it is on your computer, click on the file and then...
A proof will have a sharp right angle edge rather than a business strike that has a slightly rounded edge. This is a 1909 Proof. [ATTACH]
Isn't it ironic that the US gave China their old coin presses that got them started :( Jim
True, I don't like the color either. Not sure it is real. And Larry didn't make it enlargeable either. Hmmm. Jim
Sal it is! It is die deterioration doubling. Look at how close the 'L' is to the rim. I have never seen a word where some of the letters are true...
I believe CPM9ball is correct in this post for 1. He is correct and 2. He made a misunderstanding and admitted it, and we would all be better off...
Why don't we stop this thread here and recalibrate our egos before going on. Only warning. Otherwise a "time out". Thanks Jim
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