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Re: What is Your Favorite Coin Joke?
Just noting the Second Amendment implications of the Aristotle-attributed quote by @abcde12345 above. I expect Wayne LaPierre to weaponize it without grasping the intended sarcasm. >:) :# (View Post)2 -
Re: Do collectors prefer coin books containing only expert information or are amateur contributions OK?
Improperly-framed question >:) Being an amateur, which is to say not being a professional, is in no way mutually-exclusive with (or from) expertise. Gene Gardner's work on Seated material see… (View Post)5 -
Re: 1894S Dime
As @ricko knows, this is an object lesson in the progression of corrosion tarnish patina toning metal rot . :* The surfaces were already corroded by, if naught else, the acid used to freshen it up se… (View Post)6 -
Re: Best tongs or technique for dipping in acetone?
Water is, in this instance, contraindicated for any part of this process except rinsing your dish afterwards. Whatever was in or on the coin while in the dish, evaporated, rinsed or not, is still to … (View Post)1 -
Re: What is the difference between a coin grading AU-55 and AU-58?
The Pope, who started collecting early Argentine silver as a child, believes that the 70-point grading scale is an insidious assault against simple human joy and happiness promulgated by agents of Lu… (View Post)7