I've about got things ready for a Forum giveaway I'm thinking about doing here and you might really like the prize.
I personally removed these from Mint collectors rolls,
I discarded the end coins (cashed them back in)
Unrolled them carefully onto a bath towel, handled them with cotton gloves, and placed them into the 2"X 2" Flips.
So, I labeled them Mint State of course I didn't give them a Detail Grade.
"I Prefer Dangerous Freedom Over Peaceful Slavery"
Thomas Jefferson!
We choose to go to the Moon in this decade and do the other things, not because they are easy, but because they are hard, because that goal will serve to organize and measure the best of our energies and skills, because that challenge is one that we are willing to accept, one we are unwilling to postpone, and one which we intend to win, and the others, too.
I've about got things ready for a Forum giveaway I'm thinking about doing here and you might really like the prize.
I personally removed these from Mint collectors rolls,
I discarded the end coins (cashed them back in)
Unrolled them carefully onto a bath towel, handled them with cotton gloves, and placed them into the 2"X 2" Flips.
So, I labeled them Mint State of course I didn't give them a Detail Grade.
Please PM when you do.
I always have room for Kennedys.
Wayne
I just re-imaged my AH Kennedy using oil to hide the slab scratches. The coin has enough small spots without the numerous small slab scratches adding to them🌚
Without the oil this was the best I could do🌝
@Mr_Spud said:
I just re-imaged my AH Kennedy using oil to hide the slab scratches. The coin has enough small spots without the numerous small slab scratches adding to them🌚
What type of "oil" do you use and how do you apply it?
Some of my slabs have scratches and would love to photograph them without the scratches showing.
Thanks
Wayne
@WAYNEAS
I’ve been using isoparrafin (isopar L)
That they sell to refill those liquid filled compasses you see on boats. But other people use regular mineral oil, cooking oil and even WD40. I like the isoparrafin because it is optically clear and after you blot it off with a paper towel, any residue you miss will evaporate off because it slowly evaporates. I’ve been putting it on the slab with a medicine dropper right over the coin and I keep adding it drop by drop until it forms a little dome that completely covers the coin. It takes a few drops. I started off using oil like this just to make scratches in the slab disappear temporarily to take a picture, but I also noticed it allows my autofocus on my iPhone to work better because it can’t see any glare or haziness from the slab. I’ve been using this oil
@Mr_Spud said: @WAYNEAS
I’ve been using isoparrafin (isopar L)
That they sell to refill those liquid filled compasses you see on boats. But other people use regular mineral oil, cooking oil and even WD40. I like the isoparrafin because it is optically clear and after you blot it off with a paper towel, any residue you miss will evaporate off because it slowly evaporates. I’ve been putting it on the slab with a medicine dropper right over the coin and I keep adding it drop by drop until it forms a little dome that completely covers the coin. It takes a few drops. I started off using oil like this just to make scratches in the slab disappear temporarily to take a picture, but I also noticed it allows my autofocus on my iPhone to work better because it can’t see any glare or haziness from the slab. I’ve been using this oil
This stuff is different but is for repairs. Alot of experience is required to understand but as the label sez not for ngc. These are not the same as mineral oil or such. Just a reminder 🤓
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Wayne
Kennedys are my quest...
Wayne
Kennedys are my quest...
Scratches are on the holder.


Wayne
Kennedys are my quest...
Nothing like those. Awesome coins!!
I've about got things ready for a Forum giveaway I'm thinking about doing here and you might really like the prize.
I personally removed these from Mint collectors rolls,
I discarded the end coins (cashed them back in)
Unrolled them carefully onto a bath towel, handled them with cotton gloves, and placed them into the 2"X 2" Flips.
So, I labeled them Mint State of course I didn't give them a Detail Grade.
"I Prefer Dangerous Freedom Over Peaceful Slavery"
Thomas Jefferson!
Surprised by the quality of the photos from my iPhone lately. Been practicing 🤓
🎶 shout shout, let it all out 🎶
Mr_Spud
This is one I keep by my computer.... A special favorite. Cheers, RickO

Aug 11th
Here are a few of mine:






We choose to go to the Moon in this decade and do the other things, not because they are easy, but because they are hard, because that goal will serve to organize and measure the best of our energies and skills, because that challenge is one that we are willing to accept, one we are unwilling to postpone, and one which we intend to win, and the others, too.
- President John Fitzgerald Kennedy
🎶 shout shout, let it all out 🎶
Can I get more explanation? The stamp on it is an oddity
@Fugio1787.... I received this from forum member @1630Boston. Cheers, RickO
That Kennedy looks better than a Pr69.


It is also a great picture. My compliments to the photographer.
Here is my 81 S type 2
Wayne
Kennedys are my quest...
Please PM when you do.
I always have room for Kennedys.
Wayne
Kennedys are my quest...
U.S. Type Set
Paper money eventually returns to its intrinsic value. Zero. Voltaire. Ebay coinbowlllc
This thread is full of super really nice Halves, amazing!
"I Prefer Dangerous Freedom Over Peaceful Slavery"
Thomas Jefferson!
You would think! PR69 is what they gave me! Your 81 S looks nice as well. PR70
This is 1980 S Kennedy. I also have the 1979 S Kennedy in PR69.
I'm usually a toner guy (and there are some great ones in this thread), but my Ike type example is blast white. Silver MS68

Nothing is as expensive as free money.
Here are a few
Unfortunately, not mine. Lol




My "No FG" variety
Here are the Proof Kennedys I found this week by CoinRollHunting!
"Jesus died for you and for me, Thank you,Jesus"!!!
--- If it should happen I die and leave this world and you want to remember me. Please only remember my opening Sig Line.Wow looks like a big streak vertical on his face. Just a shadow This one is pretty clean 🤓
🎶 shout shout, let it all out 🎶
Here's my '64 Kennedy with some subtle color — Proof 68

Nothing is as expensive as free money.
I just re-imaged my AH Kennedy using oil to hide the slab scratches. The coin has enough small spots without the numerous small slab scratches adding to them🌚




Without the oil this was the best I could do🌝
Mr_Spud
I just purchased this one because I got tired of not having a slabbed Ike in my collection 🌞


Mr_Spud
PR70DCAM - Pop only 5 with actual David Hall signature:


PR70DCAM - Pop only 23 with actual David Hall signature:
My collecting “Pride & Joy” is my PCGS Registry Dansco 7070 Set:
https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/type-sets/design-type-sets/complete-dansco-7070-modified-type-set-1796-date/publishedset/213996
What type of "oil" do you use and how do you apply it?


Some of my slabs have scratches and would love to photograph them without the scratches showing.
Thanks
Wayne
Kennedys are my quest...
@WAYNEAS
I’ve been using isoparrafin (isopar L)
That they sell to refill those liquid filled compasses you see on boats. But other people use regular mineral oil, cooking oil and even WD40. I like the isoparrafin because it is optically clear and after you blot it off with a paper towel, any residue you miss will evaporate off because it slowly evaporates. I’ve been putting it on the slab with a medicine dropper right over the coin and I keep adding it drop by drop until it forms a little dome that completely covers the coin. It takes a few drops. I started off using oil like this just to make scratches in the slab disappear temporarily to take a picture, but I also noticed it allows my autofocus on my iPhone to work better because it can’t see any glare or haziness from the slab. I’ve been using this oil
Compass Oil, 1 Pint https://www.amazon.com/dp/B077BLP62F/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_06GANN5SE4JCFXSCH5Q9
Here’s an example where the 1st picture is dry and 2nd is with the oil on it


Mr_Spud
Sorry about going off the topic of this post. Here’s a Kennedy (shot through oil) to get back on topic 🌝


Mr_Spud
Wayne
Kennedys are my quest...
This stuff is different but is for repairs. Alot of experience is required to understand but as the label sez not for ngc. These are not the same as mineral oil or such. Just a reminder 🤓
🎶 shout shout, let it all out 🎶
So as to not change the OP here is another Kennedy that I like.


Wayne
Kennedys are my quest...
Well, I can’t compete with these beautiful coins, so I’ll go the other way!

witty quote goes here
I got all kind of Ike’s. Here is just a few.


A few cheap widgets:
Ouch!
Wayne
Kennedys are my quest...