40 N10 die d with cuds from star 7 to star 10: [ATTACH][ATTACH]
Three 1840s for me: 40 N05 die c with cuds from star 6 to star 8: [ATTACH][ATTACH] 40 N8 die d with cuds from star 11 to under date:...
I have bought coins from GSC previously and was quite happy, although I knew going into the sale that the pictures were manipulated. I agree that...
I had the same thought the other day about the patina. It really is gorgeous to see a choice xf copper with dark brown patina in the protected...
pictures are a little small to see enough details to get an accurate grade, but I would put them in them in the 30 to 40 range based on details...
I would try xylene, it's a solvent that will not harm the coin but will aid in removing dirt/grim from coins. If you go this route there are two...
Coins are a horrible investment in general. The quicker you disabuse yourself of the idea the quicker you will enjoy this hobby.
Having all coin related material shipped, including auction catalogues and other reading material, sent to an address other then your home is...
I don't think there is a website. Most of that level detail will be in reference books, for example the Reiver state a, b, c, etc. comes from...
S-261 - Large fraction, small date, with the three is imbedded in the bust narrows it down to only the S261. This appears to be an early die...
These are very hard to find on ebay. If you are interested Check out Shawn Yancey's website, he collects 1793s and almost always has a very nice...
Nice set of coins, not sure about the value but if your happy that's what is important. Just a note, but coins are not a good investment and I...
So after I clean a coin with xylol, if I give it a final rinse in distilled water and let it dry as you say it will not have that dull look?...
I have never used CARE, and blue ribbon was off the market before I started to collect, but I would have no qualms using either. I have used...
For trades, and it goes for sales as well, either be willing to lose the coin or do business with people you trust. I think most people in this...
Sweet coin, I would call it a 15 net 12 for the nicks, I don't have my price guide with me but I will check tonight. Very nice surfaces. Edit:...
I have used a small screw driver on the end away from the coin. Slip it between the two peices and pry it off.
And the first one looks a lot like a connecticut copper.
Welcome to the forum and stay safe out there. I think you may have overpaid a bit but not much. As another early copper fan I would really...
Very nice coins Eduard. Those dealers have amazing stock, I am lucky enough to see them 3 times a year at the Baltimore show.
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