Oops...sent too early. Anyway, I might consider submission to NCS for conservation, but I'd like to hear some other opinions on that.
Just don't mess with it. The reverse looks like it could be burned, or it could be the same stuff that's on the front.
That's a nice high EF-45 or AU-50. Chief problem is the black stuff. Do you know what it is? By the way, don't try to remove it or mess with...
Larry...I'm glad to see you posted here. I have no qualifications to speak here, other than that I am a Jefferson nickel specialist. I've...
Wow. Dude. Wow.
I've got about 90,000 Holiday Inn reward points. I wish I could trade them in for coins...
I'm sure there are plenty more than 2 million today. That's why I made the distinction of "before the state quarters were released." The...
Mmmmmm....chili :eat:
Not sure what you mean by "how big." According to an article in the Orange County Register in 2006, the "collectible coin and currency" market...
It's funny you should post that. I have a Barber quarter (had been harshly dipped) I put in a Wayte Raymond album that toned almost identical to...
This poster reminds me of one from long ago...
I'm apparently an expert on Jefferson nickels, and I didn't even know it!...
If you want to know more about toning, read "Coin Chemistry" by Weimar White. It's the best information on the subject I've ever seen.
I found a $50 bill on the ground once. I assure you, it took me far less than 2 seconds to recognize it and snatch it up (although, in interest...
expert n. - a person who has special skill or knowledge in some particular field; specialist; authority. Random House College Dictionary -...
Mike, Thank you for your honesty. I considered the possibility of AT myself. Looking at the coin closely, though, and being very familiar with...
I do have a sweet nickel that is completely blue. It is an insanely-electric-neon-bright-blue, solid toning, on both sides. I believe it's a 1964...
The best part is, I had a great picture to go by before making the purchase: [IMG]
Thanks! I'm glad you like it. I had to pay an arm and a leg for it though.....a whole $12.50. :p
I haven't done hardly anything with coins all summer, and now I'm trying to get back into the swing of things. [IMG] [IMG]
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