Good morning. I just bought a BUNCH (around 200) old world coins from a collection that ended around 1948. Many are 1700's 1800's, some are...
I'd like to preface by saying I searched and read through multiple different threads (at least 5, all the way through) in our forums about...
Hey all, wondering if these are naturally toned or this is artificially done? They don't look cleaned and also the rims look okay-ish for their...
Hi all – I've been reading about industrial "parts washers" that use hot water and detergent or degreaser to clean small metal parts. They seem...
So I ordered this coin of Antiochus VIII. In my opinion I like the dark hoard patina and the irregular deposits which also gave me the opportunity...
On several occasions, I've seen CT members and TPGs give a non-Details grade to a coin that was admittedly cleaned. The rationale for this...
Hi all – I keep seeing claims that Q-Tips, cotton cloths, cloths in general, paper, and maybe loud music scratch coins. I'm confused by these...
This happens a lot - I see something on eBay, I have only a vague idea what it is, but bid on it anyway if the price is right. Here are the...
I had purchased a lot of 5 1932 Washington quarters and all look good except this one. It looks as if it was burned or something in those lines.....
ADD means my brane never wants to slow down and is directly proportional to my advanced talent for confusing myself. I'm pretty sure I've read...
Sorry for the long post, but to to make a long story as short as possible, as a new collector I took a bit of a risk and spent a decent amount of...
Experimenting in coin brightening. Heavily circulated coins.
So I heard everyone all over the place tell about the way they clean and why it is the best. Along with all the sponsership info. I want to hear...
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