I would be sure to tell the jeweler it is 9-10k gold, as the shape of the finger hole is quite asymmetrical in thickness and the thin part will be...
I seem to recall a similar T$ with the same "pained" smile, but I can not recall who had it and what the outcome was. I only have 1 T$ myself , so...
Raymond, before you do send it away, I suggest you check what they may be selling for, as some grading companies have very high processing...
I agree, RPM Jim
First, I am no longer serving as a moderator as I resigned from the role when the ancient coin group left, so I have no more decision role than...
Compare with this from coppercoins.com https://www.coppercoins.com/lincoln/diestate.php?date=1970&die_id=1970s1do001&die_state=eds especially...
In no way can I influence either the litigious victim nor their legal opponents. I can not validate, nor wish to do so, any comments anyone ,...
Don't answer the door without a spectroscope in hand!
Correct, the coin die was struck with the Punch for the origin ( Denver) . If there was a lot of coin dies used in a location/year , the punch die...
Ahhhh, I understand now :) a secret formula.
I have never had a problem with either companies since 2001. I just, last week had paypal notify me that a magazine company had renew me...
Is that reaction in the 6th slide correct?
It looks like machine doubling. I do not think the hand punched D ever had a vertical back that thin. Also notice how flat the right side of the...
I am curious if the various use of "burning", "flames", etc. are being confused. It sounds like some are physically and chemically expecting to...
I haven't seen much moderation lately unless they hide their tags.
If you have a pharmacy friend or even Walmart, you might want to use pill tubes. They come in various sizes and are usually airtight. If you have...
You should use cotton or rag paper due to acidity from wood based paper if the paper is close to the coin with an open passage. A piece of...
I think it was damage from a coin counting machine that used a metal finger that sometimes bent to rise above the coin surface and move metal....
Art is what the owner sees it as. Upside down or sideways, if its abstract or impressionistic it doesn't matter. I love to paint something that...
Looks like a die chip, Jim
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