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Mm... from where I sit, the advice from @IkesT is spot on. I read your question. Your question shows that either (a) you're not trying or (b) you're not understanding or (c) you have no confidence in… (View Post)

To our hosts: Would you consider creating reference pages showing coins that are NOT errors, please? PCGS CoinFacts is such a fantastic resource. PCGS Photograde shows how coins are supposed to look,… (View Post)

Metal is added, not missing. This was struck on a sintered planchet. Basically, the planchet got a fine coating of copper, which then fused to the surface during strike. Sometimes described as "… (View Post)

That's the sort of green that will come off easily with acetone. Methyl ethyl ketone is somewhat less unhealthy than acetone. If you want to give it a shot, use a q-tip and dab, don't rub. Stop if th… (View Post)

When would you ever send any coin to be graded? That's a serious question. Different people get coins graded for different reasons. Someone else's reasons might not be the same as yours. Many people … (View Post)