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@slider23 asked: "...is there any way to tell crusty vs iodine? Or is a loupe needed to check for iodine flakes? I've not seen an iodine flake in my life. Maybe the iodine discolored some debris… (View Post)

Don't let the coins touch anything hard! Best to suspend them as you would for a SG test. For circulated coins, I use a deep wooden spoon so both sides get the liquid and only the coin's edge touches. (View Post)

You know what I enjoy. Reading posts with an uninformed opinion on anything. Let's keep this focused on coins. I could use grading but a coin's authenticity is a much better example of opinions in li… (View Post)

One of the first places to look for wear on the $10 Indian is the shoulder of the eagle's wing. While examining this coin for authentication and grade. I noticed an unusual feather pattern. Could thi… (View Post)

I have. Two local dealers in large city. The only way I could do it was to buy lots of coins at different price levels. It goes faster when you also sell coins and look at them again when they are &q… (View Post)