There are large numbers of such coins that hit the USA one way or another. They were found in the late 1990s readily from mainly China. Why?...
I guess everyone has their own levels, 60-61 would be the top for me if the price was "right", but it wouldn't be much . What I would like to know...
Steve Hill comment does put a different face on the situation. Perhaps he knows the total number that was the output and the proportion that was...
I assume it is a large number of the coin produced, so it would surely be by "sandblasting" of the dies, but the molecular size of the granules...
A lot of assumptions about the capabilities of various companies, rather than the actual capability of the grading expert. NGC, PCGS, and a few...
[ATTACH] True about the right angle edge [ATTACH] The right angle of the edge should look like this . Deductions if pitted or scratched. Jim
You asked what was missing, and it is a label from various companies and well known grading companies. Most people who want their coins graded...
I vote to leave alone. The only success I had on some similar, a long time ago, was with a Biox conservative solution and a couple with Sodium...
It seems many are not evaluating a typical transaction. They seem to be expecting that eBay by standing back from the buy/sell is saying its...
Awww Sal, they just want to be friends ;)
It was always less expensive to use the zinc compounds rather than the silver and it seemed to me to be easier to manipulate the design. But of...
I think a well knowledgeable collector can find some bargains, but those that just think or hope they found a great deal will complain forever and...
PVC products are a mainstay for flexible plastics. If the package of transparent coin holders or boxes you toss regular coins into are high in...
There is also the difficulty of Coin Errors. A plain 1955 cent may have no trouble for the AI in grading conditions, but what when there is a die...
Are there any surgeries done without humans Yes, a few Appendectomy, Colectomy,and Gallbladder removal. but they are watched by a human(s) that...
Books are excellent, but do not eliminate the interaction that coin clubs can offer beginners. My son is now the president of the local club and...
Amazon search "amazon stainless steel staples" brought up several choices. Stationary stores like "Staples" also usually carry them . Jim
Copper coins can safely use Verdi-care for for removing excessive darkening of the coin. I have used it for years although it does need time...
But also a very important lesson.
I think the linear coloration is more from damaged rollers myself. Jim
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