Introduction & Question...BU quarter roll
XpipedreamR
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Hello! I just wanted to introduce myself. My name is Jeff. I've been reading reading the forums for a few months now, and I figured it was time to jump into the fray. I've been collecting for a while, but discovering the forums has re-energized the hobby for me, and has been incredibly educational as well! I like all uncirculated US coins, particularly 20th century. Blah blah blah, I could probably ramble on forever, so I'll get right down to my question...
I have a BU roll of 1964 quarters that I want to play with, and I'm trying to figure out what would be fun and educational to do with them. Here are some ideas...
*First, of course, pull out any primo coins if there are any
*Really learn specific standards for the various MS grades (instead of just BSing my way through them), and grade the coins in the roll
*Carry a couple around with me in my pocket to see how they progressively wear down
*Abrasively clean one with baking soda to see how this looks on the coin
*Dip the living daylights out of one to get an idea of how this looks
*Find one with spots and clean them off with an eraser to see how this looks (I understand this used to be done in the old days)
*Bake some in the oven for various durations to observe definite AT
What else can I do with these? Since they're relatively common and low value, I don't mind trashing a few in the name of science and my numismatic education. Thanks!
I have a BU roll of 1964 quarters that I want to play with, and I'm trying to figure out what would be fun and educational to do with them. Here are some ideas...
*First, of course, pull out any primo coins if there are any
*Really learn specific standards for the various MS grades (instead of just BSing my way through them), and grade the coins in the roll
*Carry a couple around with me in my pocket to see how they progressively wear down
*Abrasively clean one with baking soda to see how this looks on the coin
*Dip the living daylights out of one to get an idea of how this looks
*Find one with spots and clean them off with an eraser to see how this looks (I understand this used to be done in the old days)
*Bake some in the oven for various durations to observe definite AT
What else can I do with these? Since they're relatively common and low value, I don't mind trashing a few in the name of science and my numismatic education. Thanks!
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Welcome to the boards!
As far as dipping, it would be interesting to do a progressive test with one coin in which you dip repeatedly and watch the surface quality and presence of luster deteriorate to the point in which it's dull and lifeless. After the first couple quick baths, you'll quickly see the look that is commonly referred to as "overdipped". This is not the same as just leaving the thing sitting in there for 30 minutes.
Let us know how it goes.
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Ok, now for your experiment, try swallowing one heads-up and see if you can retrieve it the same way (or tails down, pun totally intended). It should also be naturally toned.
Now for an encore, you can send it off to be slabbed (ANACS of course, read on to find out why). Do the experiment, this time with the encapsulated version (remember ANACS has smaller holders) and see if you can repeat the results AND test how encapsulation truly protects coins.
NOTE : please do not do this without supervision properly trained in the Hiemlich manuever
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Wise guys...
Hate to have good coins ruined but it can serve as educational for you.So when you see a cruddy coin that looks weird you can say` heck, I got one of those, they,re easy to come by.I,m not going to pay a premium for THAT!!!!.
OR, if you wanna know what problem coins look like, just look at 90% of whats being sold online,at shows and coin shops.
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