25 and 20.
I've used these three types of reflection (but not by name) in my Morgan dollar class to discuss how dies go from DMPL (high specular reflection)...
My impression with the CAPS albums is that the pages are customizable, so you should be able to get whatever page you want. That said, it is...
By "hardening" the light, I mean the opposite of diffusing. A really bright, point source of light would be a hard light. To harden a light, you...
Colorful coins present you with having to choose between color and luster. If you want color, diffuse the light more. If you want luster, harden...
84-O runs the gamut for strike quality. There are nice ones, including sharp PL and DMPL coins, and pancakes. The strike tends to be fairly...
Easy way to tell them without a scale is to flip them as shown in @paddyman98 's avatar. If you hear a ringing sound, bronze. If not, zinc.
Correct. Also allows you to make a little if you're selling it, because unless you piece it out retail, you're not getting .72*spot per dollar...
For the circulated silver dimes and quarters, the amount of silver in ounces is face value multiplied by 0.72. Multiply by 0.67, then offer spot...
I think Jeff Garrett is also one to get involved. That's what Ken told me when I presented the 1878 8TF mintage correction to him.
Dipped in Smurf vomit.
Surprised you didn't get PL on the 89.
Solder removal is explicitly mentioned on the NCS web page under things they cannot do.
Looks like the details are XF. If this were a problem-free coin, it would go for between $2000 and $3000. As is, I agree with the $400-600...
Good ball heads can be very sturdy. I have one on the tripod I use for my traveling setup, and mount a focusing rail to it. I just wouldn't...
Nice! So are you doing a date set and getting 1921 next, or a date and mint set and buying a 1920-S? ;)
It seems fine, but I'm not without reservations. One thing I worry about is the strength of the grip on the mast when there's a heavy camera...
Gilt (gold plated) patterns that were made that way at the mint are the other exceptions to plating ruining a coin. I was just throwing a very...
Sort of. Common date Saints often get graded in bulk, where they're not seen by as many graders as the rare dates submitted at higher service...
Aftermarket plating ruins any coin. There are a handful of gilt patterns, but those are mint-made.
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