Yes, I never thought about a jeweler.
You might start here and move on: http://www.calgarycoin.com/reference/china/china8.htm#chien lung
There are methods to remove the solder, but not without the damage mentioned. There is a wire braid used to suck up the solder. You don't have to...
I may have over stated the 5 days in each direction, but, from a small town in the Midwest it was usually a few days either way.
My first chance to buy gold was at $60. With 6 kids in the house it just wasn't going to happen. Dang!
Part of all the issues with all shipping companies is the current fixation society has for instant gratification. In my generation we had no...
Do you suppose that it was preserved with Ren Wax?
With common date older coins (Early to mid 20th Century) I think a person can find very nice coins at very reasonable prices. In fact there are...
I don't think so. The rare and error coins that have already been put in circulation are still out there and the population of them has not changed.
It's a Toonie a $2 coin.
Looks like a typical well circulated 1911 to me.
I always thought it was damage. But, I needed some friends to confirm. The impressions have some strange shapes and irregular depth. I will still...
I have had this since I was a young boy. I always considered it to be damaged. But, when I look at it real close I see it could be something else....
Very good idea. Thanks.
Do you dip your finds? If you do, what do you dip them in? They look real nice.
I quit too. I got a roll of the first 2018 to put in my 20 type sets for my 20 Great Grandchildren. I quit Commemoratives about 3 years ago. All...
You will never know the value. I don't think most people want anything to do with the US Mint 21st Century ballast.
I suppose that you are right. I spent the last 50+ years of my life in Upper Management of Manufacturing Quality and look at things a bit...
I like that kind of stuff. I don't have a Worlds Fair, bit I have a similar. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
I see that. They are 20 years apart. Neat.
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