Some and some are not. But even those that are, are controlled in such a manner that it is detrimental to coins. They are designed to preserve...
Yes, but not all of them are. That is why I suggested the 40 gram size - it is ;)
Well Mark, think about what you just said. You have just addressed your own comment about this coin and explained why it is graded as a 64 even...
I think Ruben's point is that since they turn over all profits to the General Fund and don't keep any - they don't make any.
If you are going to use the acetone I'd suggest a different method. If you first wish to soak the coin overnight fine. But after that get a clean...
clad - what are you basing that on ? It is contrary to everything I have ever read.
Based on the pics I'm inclined to agree with bqcoins. Is there anyone else you know who could look at the coin person ? Because if it is PVC, yes...
The pics are a bit too dark for grading purposes - it's hard to see the coin.
As they say the proof of the pudding is in the eating and pliofilm has been used on Proof & Mint sets since the '50s - I haven't seen it harm any...
The material is called pliofilm.
On this same subject there is one other thing I would like to say regarding weak strike. And that is that there is a difference between 1 specific...
This is what you want scubaman, the 40 gram size and you can get them here - JP's Corner
That's just what it is.
That's exactly what I am saying. Not all coins are graded based on the same criteria when it comes to strike. There are many cases where a coin...
Oooooops - my apoligies, grabbed the wrong link :o This is the one you want - Northeast
At the present time there is no site and will not be until Speedy rebuilds it.
Anyone and everyone is entitled to their own opinions when it comes to a grade assigned to a coin. But is the same really true when you are...
It happens because of the way dies are made, or were made to be more correct as they don't use the same method any more. To make a die you take a...
Just curious, would you say the same about the coins in rolls bought from the mint ? They are the very same coins and just as beat up as those in...
One thing that should be noted - there are no ordinary coins struck for circulation that are grading MS69 or 70. The only coins receiving grades...
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