With regard to slabbing, each person has their own tolerance level, i.e., value vs. cost. A quick check indicates to me that even if those coins...
I use the term "verdigris" the way the average person uses it. I use it to describe the "dry" greenish/bluish coloring associated with items that...
I see what you are addressing. I don't think it's PVC damage. I go with verdigris. Many forms of "damage" can show up after a coin is slabbed....
Acetone can be gotten from a paint or hardware store. It's inexpensive. Just read the label and DEFINITELY follow the safety instructions. Get...
IMO, if you want them slabbed, send them to ANACS. As far as I can tell, they have all been cleaned, and not very gently. As far as I can tell,...
I agree. They had their problems grading, but not blatant like SGS. You may get exactly what is advertised. But PCI coins are best bought sight-seen.
With regular coins I light them at a low angle (20-30 degrees) from the side. I get enough reflected light from the surface irregularities of...
It's sort of nice. Just remember, you are paying for each coin to be graded. So I paid to have 5 coins graded for that one slab. Fortunately they...
Here's one I had done, just to see: [IMG]
I just surfed up the US Mint's website, and TA-DA!!! they are ahead of us. They already have the first personalized quarter ready to go. Here it...
Oooooooooo, the concept is mind boggling (and stomach upsetting.)
Wait until they see what the USPS has done. First you'll have state bird quarters. Later state flower quarters.
Yeh, ANA in Baltimore July 30-August 3. Can I recharge my bank account quickly enough?
I got the '77 IHC from Table 553. It's worth a look just to see what high end small cents look like. The "scratches" on the reverse of the...
For high end small cents, Table 553 is a "must look". Anyway, here's some of what I got. This first coin I didn't get in Baltimore; I got it...
Great show. Not good for the working people, but we retirees have free run of the place. Plenty of space to move around AND the dealers weren't so...
Be aware. Saturday is the 7th. This is a Thurs/Fri/Sat show. Why? Because too many dealers were copping out early Sunday or not showing up at all...
It's real name is the Coin Dealer Newsletter. Surf it up with Google and you'll find a number of options. I personally have a monthly...
I know back in the Kennedy administration people were painting a red skullcap on Washington's head on the quarters. Made it look like the pope...
Mmmmmmmmmmmmm, die cracks. They put personality into a coin. Nice.
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