Did the image disappear ? For some reason, I don't see it. Are all of you drinking ? :) Jim
Just as an addition, when proofs are circulated and worn, they resemble ( surface wise) the business strike circulated coins. That is when the...
Hi Dustin, Certified by which company? Photos? Reasons I ask: Some certification companies are known for poor grading, purposely or not. Photos...
I certainly agree with this! The question is often "Is this an original patina" and then " Is this patina stable at this stage so I can leave it...
Doug is correct in this. Propyl bromide, the main ingredient, does easily turn acidic with water. The other ingredients seem to be relatively safe...
Take it to the airport, maybe the nice man with the scanner will tell you what is in it :)
I have a good friend that owns a silver/gold/jewelry exchange. I know he and several pawn shops around here give 60-65% for sterling depending on...
Actually when I moved up to an IBM 1130 with punch cards from an IBM that I had to wire patch for each language step, I was in Heaven! Try to...
Cyanide compounds react with gold or silver and are used in mining operations, so they are well adapted to "dipping", but they were also use by...
Are you talking about sodium or potassium cyanide? Probably the first dipping agent used, and to my knowledge the only ones that has actually...
First is acid reduced , second is damage, third error are the sellers. Jim
Maybe it is short for "Bodacious" Morgan bust.:D
Die cracks occur on the die used to press the coin. If a coin doesn't have one when struck, it will never develop one itself. It is possible any...
August is a 1795 Flowing Hair Bust Dollar B-17,BB-18 with Silver Plug PCGS58 which is in Dr. Hesselgesser's collection. I looked at my birth...
I am not sure the criteria they used. The other board said it was the same as they gave at FUN and also at a PCGS Luncheon. Maybe if you are a...
I would suggest an acetone soak, but don't inhale too much.
It is possible that Verdi-gone might help out the 1911 coin successfully as the verdigris seems to be thinner than the others and may not have...
Looking at the photo, I suspect it is in the MS63-64 range unless the reverse is a real hummer. As such it would not be worth re grading. I am a...
If I might add, A single new thread is enough, it is not correct to duplicate the thread, even though there are several forums and subforums...
If this came about, why more to precious metals. If possession of gold/guns were to truly become illegal ( probably punishment of death if so...
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