A lower-grade raw CC with a nice die crack through the lower portion of the date. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Maybe one last post on the use of acetone: I've been using it in my home machine shop for over 30 years, primarily as a degreaser for machined...
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This one was given to me by a friend who knew I was looking for a nice proof Franklin for the type set. I didn't photo it very well. All the...
I'm curious as to the cost of the lab-grade acetone. Is the difference like that between Smirnoff and Absolut? or more like the difference...
I would ask: How much trust the manufacturer/distributor? If it's from anywhere outside the US or Canada, I wouldn't believe it at all. Plus,...
Use glass and if the lid has a plastic or any kind of elastomer seal, remove it before using it or test it against the acetone. Anything other...
Back in those days, the date was punched into the hub or working dies with either individual punches or some type of gang punch. The gang punch...
Yeah, but it's marked down 22%. Who could resist?
It's nice to have high standards but those photos look pretty darn good to me.
That's a nice looking coin. It has a few issues but I don't think they are serious, at least to my eye for a circulated coin. I don't know how...
I was going through some old stuff today and found two 1962 Canadian silver dollars that I had put away when I was 8 or 10 years old. At that...
Short answer is yes. Longer is that I use the little spiral-bound Red Book because it's easy to carry. Then I have the Mega RB because it has a...
I think VF-20, Details. The scratch on the reverse might be forgiven for a well-circulated coin but to my eye it's too distracting for a straight...
To one of your points first: I don't think either type of coin, business strike or proof, is going to be an "investment" in the grades and...
I don't have any personal experience with these craft cutters but my sister-in-law has a Cricut that with her laptop, makes anything you can...
You are now officially certifiable! Best of luck and know that there are no 12-step programs for this addiction.
Larry, nice coins and photos. What editing software did you use? PM me if you don't want to feel like this would be hi-jacking the thread.
I like your coin. While the appeal of eye candy high-grade early cents is undeniable, their cost makes them unattainable for most of us. And,...
That obverse portrait of Liberty is utterly gorgeous. Much more attractive than the more androgynous versions that were adopted. But I can see...
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