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Heavymetal liked lordmarcovan's post in the thread Descending date follow the lead.
Ah! Thanks for the heads-up! Here she is, my 1799 Draped Bust dollar. My most valuable US coin, and so far my most expensive in 48...
Jun 2, 2024 at 7:50 PM -
Kentucky liked lordmarcovan's post in the thread The Sad Story of My Numismatic Friend.
A sad story indeed, and very well told. When it got to the point where Jim had a roommate, I thought, “uh-oh, this isn’t going to end...
Jun 2, 2024 at 7:46 PM -
7Jags replied to the thread 2009 Ultra High Relief St Gaudens.
I really love the specimen I got from the Mint in 2009....Beautiful workmanship! Weight is indeed 31.10 grams.
Jun 2, 2024 at 7:44 PM -
SensibleSal66 liked JoshuaP's post in the thread 1877 S Trade Dollar - The Real Thing?.
Howdy folks, I just bought this trade dollar and want some more opinions. I am fairly confident that it is the real deal but would love...
Jun 2, 2024 at 7:42 PM -
Kentucky replied to the thread 1867 S Seated Liberty half dollar.
Soap is NOT an abrasive
Jun 2, 2024 at 7:40 PM -
JoshuaP posted a new thread.
1877 S Trade Dollar - The Real Thing?
Howdy folks, I just bought this trade dollar and want some more opinions. I am fairly confident that it is the real deal but would love...
Forum: Coin Chat
Jun 2, 2024 at 7:40 PM -
Kentucky liked Insider's post in the thread When acetone does not work....
Thanks for the chemistry lesson. As far as any tiny scratches you see at 50X: The work is done using a microscope, proprietary...
Jun 2, 2024 at 7:39 PM -
SensibleSal66 liked paddyman98's post in the thread Pretty Neat My First True Error Coin! And maybe even possibly be an 86double ear.
Sorry to burst your bubble. But that's not a mint error. Soak it in the acetone like you mentioned and the dried adhesive with the...
Jun 2, 2024 at 7:38 PM -
Kentucky liked BadThad's post in the thread When acetone does not work....
Shhhhh....ancient Chinese secret! :wacky:
Jun 2, 2024 at 7:38 PM -
Kentucky liked desertgem's post in the thread When acetone does not work....
Of course 4 years of chemistry helps tremendously !!!!Glad to see you active Bad Thad!! Jim
Jun 2, 2024 at 7:38 PM -
SensibleSal66 liked Michael K's post in the thread Metal detector finds.
Short one. Went out for an hour hit a few spots broke even on the gas.[ATTACH]
Jun 2, 2024 at 7:37 PM -
lordmarcovan replied to the thread LordM Giveaway #113 (pick your prize).
Aww, Stevie. He’s got good company, up there with many of my furry friends on the other side of that Rainbow Bridge.
Jun 2, 2024 at 7:37 PM