Does anyone know a good coin surgeon?

shirohniichan

I don't need a doctor to tone a coin, I need a surgeon to plug a hole. Well, the coin is already plugged, but it's plugged poorly.

Does anyone know a craftsman who does expert repairs on holes? I don't want to the coin to fall victim to LM's vest.

truthteller

Oh honorable Shirosan,

I know a tree surgeon who got into coins after being booted by the board of tree surgeons. Apparently he removed the wrong LIMB off a patient. Ha ha, hee, hee, ho, ho.

TRTH

TheNumish

There is a guy whose name is Stockten I think. He's the son of a guy who was the master. I have his phone number at work and can get it for you next I'm at work on Monday.

MICHAELDIXON

I have never used him, but stockton is considered one of the best. His e-mail address is: astock5516@aol.com and his url is: www.crs-stockton.com

shirohniichan

Cool! Thanks for the referral.

lathmach

I've been thinking of having this done too, Shiro.
I have an Unc 1838-O dime with a small hole poorly plugged I'd like to get repaired. I don't know the cost of this service, but I'd guess it'll run $50 to $75.
Find out what you can and let us know, as this will be quite interesting.

Ray

Kejun99

I heard of a name the other day,,, Mark Hoffman... supposed to be one of the best but he's in jail for murder right now, so ...he may be otherwise unoccupied/ or occupied... he says he's done some reverse tricks,('59 w/reverse wheat, and has the dubious credit of having performed some excellent looking Lincoln '09 svdbs and '14 ds.... and the Lord only knows whatelse...

coinnerd

P.E. Stockton
115 Quail Run
Somerset, KY 42501

He repaired a hole in an AU 1795 1/2 dime for me. He does excellent work.

Pushkin

Does anybody know of a trade school or other educational institution where one might learn the trade? I have two teenage sons who are going to cost me a fortune to send to college. I'd prefer they look into a serious profession where they can hone their skills and see that they have produced a real "product", something that they can be proud of, rather than just turning out paper reports or electronic gobbooldlygook (like I do)!

Please help - any pros out there looking for apprentices? Huuuuuum - maybe not just for my sons.

Thank you for your attention. The cat just ate some fresh rare-cooked beef - he's mighty frisky right now.