Do not apply heat! Applying heat - even low heat as you mention, is a great way to accelerate chemical reactions and begin toning funny colors....
Hahaha, pulled a "Coinnut." I love it. He does have a knack for forgetting large purchases, doesn't he.
Yes, it was artificially toned. Often, PCGS will only list the most egregious of the issues - a coin with multiple separate issues like your...
I really don't like the black streaks on this fairly common example. I'd pass on this one.
As for the price...last time it sold it got $1.4 million, so I'd guess its certainly higher than that, especially with the big players. Any less...
Yes, anyone can go look at the high value lots. You have to go to a special area with extra security (and, you may have to pre-register), but I've...
I'm really not sure what there is to mis-interpret - he says the die polished coins are not true PLs, they are worth a fraction of the other type,...
Yes, I understand that. I'm saying I like the one-sided designation better than the "almost" designation. And I like them both better than...
Closest I've been able to come is a semi-prooflike Peace. This one is 63* from NGC. There are fully PL designated Peace dollars out there, but the...
Weird. I hadn't seen that before. Skip, what does SPL mean?
In all seriousness - the ancients guys, or metal detecting guys, have some really good conservation techniques that can help remove that...
You seriously think anyone can identify anything on that piece? It is so thick with corrosion that all we can see is a round shape. That is the...
Yes, I agree. There is a chance that is a large cent.
Warren is, unfortunately, quite wrong. Die polished coins absolutely can be and are PL - the only important thing is the depth of mirror. I have...
100% agree. The NGC coin has considerably more wear, far less details, looks much darker, and has a rough texture. Ignoring price completely (I...
I don't think I've seen a "well made" counterfeit where the chin just completely disappears like that.
Looks like a great show! The size of the show seems perfect for a good day. And your bourbon dealer friend is missing the good stuff ;) [ATTACH]
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Acetone won't hurt the coins, but it will remove the smoke and nicotine a lot more effectively than just water.
Well, there's a bit of machine doubling, but there's also a bit of die deterioration doubling here. Interesting coin, but nothing terribly valuable.
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