I am not a SLQ collector, in fact, this is only my 3rd one. I couldn't see how I could pass on this 1929-S for $13 though. Did I get robbed? [img]
Then the answer is yes. Collectors will pay huge premiums for eye-appealing, naturally toned coins. http://www.cointalk.com/t135678/...
Everytime I see your thread title, I think of the most interesting man in the world. [IMG]
Oh gotchya. Is it safe to say that dipping was a common and accepted practice in coin collecting up until fairly recently? I happened to have a...
Great information ccg1. Thank you.
They look more like they were used in a science experiment or have seen some very harsh conditions. I'll let the error experts chime in. But I...
Except they call it "conserving" and charge you an arm and a leg for it.
Of course we all have the right to our opinion, but to compare beautiful natural toned coins to taking a hammer to a fine piece of furniture is...
Thanks for rubbing it in Collect. That Type 1 SLQ hole is empty in My 7070 and is just taunting me relentlessly. :mad: I wish there was a...
You are correct in a way. Although "damage" isn't necessarily the proper term to use in every case. "Natural toning" is caused due to the outer...
Agreed. Also, when it comes to circulated old silver, brownish hues are very common. Between circulation dirt and album storage, this brown will...
It's a surprise! It's all due to poor imaging or even worse, scanning. I ended up paying melt for items that are worth much, much, more. Sorry...
Lmao. It's worth a try! Seriously, I can't believe what I scored over the weekend. I can't wait to get them.
Man, I have had so many great steals this year. But this is one of my favorites. Paid melt for these. I think the biggest reason I won it so...
Awwwww yeahhhh! Excellent choice Numis-addict!! My favorite foreign series. The designs are amazing. You get the benefit of them being silver as...
Those are not good markers to use for suggestng the reverse was struck with a proof die. If so, then I have a whole lot of them. I have a feeling...
Hi folks. I have a few things I would like to sell. I will be posting much more, but I will start with this stuff. Prices include shipping and...
That's amazing how the toning makes it look like Dragons, and so consistent on every coin!
There is no way to say anything without seeing a picture. We don't know if you mean one side is blank, or half of each side is blank... Pictures...
Honestly, due to the brutal cleaning/whizzing this coin received, toning it will not bring any eye appeal back, or cover up that cleaning. The...
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