No, it is completely free. World class graders donate their time and expertise, and the grading company donates their materials so you can have...
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The preferred method for cleaning coins is to use a high grit sandpaper, or steel wool. Start from the center of the coin, and work your way to...
Yes, as harshly as possible.
Awful purchase. You clearly know nothing about what you are buying. Before you overpay for more junk, why don't you ask for advice here,...
Cleaning is only advisable when it is done improperly or harshly. In fact, some grading companies will will put a special notation on the coins...
Hey Ricky, why dont you make an honest attempt at doing your research before asking silly questions here. Cirtificated? Seriously?
Looks like a double-die reverse. Potentially worth hundreds of cents.
PMD == Pre Menstrual Disorder Coin collectors are advised to not spend large sums of money on coins during their wives/girlfriends PMD. Unless...
You are special.
If a coin has issues with verdigris, it should be cleaned. I would recommend a high-grit sandpaper or a brillo pad, followed by a dip in nail...
Alan, I am sincerely glad your collection now has direction.
Any plans on getting that beauty graded? Your accumulation is progressing nicely.
EZ-est will take that right off.
The Peace Dollars were subject to an acid bath during the annealing process to prevent the surfaces from tarnishing. The 1921 Morgans also had...
Agreed. 64. Chatter on cheek, reed marks on neck and weak strike (even by 1921 standards) keep this from 65.
Are those 22's or 22-D's? Die cracks are very prevalent on 22-Ds.
That is a 1981 PMD Sanded Obverse, and usually commands a 100% premium over face.
Lol at the moderators. In before the lock!
Nice! I love when rainbow toned coins have fingerprints in them. Adds to the character of them.
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