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Re: $12 for a 1962 proof set, boy an I a sucker!!!
<< <i>is the '9' in the date usually filled in like that? >> It's a milk spot. Common in that location on these. Russ, NCNE -
Re: Is this corrosion?
I don't see any corrosion. Are you talking about those milk spots in the field? -
Re: Do you think this coin grades MS66?
Does anyone agree that a coin with a milk spot should not grade over MS64? There is one on the reverse. -
Re: Is this coin eligible for the PCGS Restration Service?
<< <i>This is a good thread and would hate to see it die over "ONE" coin. It could be a catalyst for those with "questions". In my opinion, this new service would be more for issues like spots, grease, dirt, grime, verdigris, lacquers, coatings, and overall "screwed up coins" that might may be "restorable". It's outside of… -
Re: Best Price For 500 Coin "Monster Box" Silver Eagles?
<< <i>In browsing Northwest Territorial Mint's website, it seem that the Canadian Silver Maple Leaf Monster Box is somewhat of a better buy than the Silver Eagle Monster Box. 1.) $5.00 face value as opposed to $1.00 2.) Doesn't seem to matter to the market (buyers). Market sets premium based on demand. Both coins 1 troy… -
Please help... need advice on a pcgs slab
Allow me to apologize for the lack of pictures, but my question is pretty straight foward... I recently purchased a pcgs pr70 hawaii silver state quarter for about $170. Unfortunately it has a rather 'large spot' right in the middle of the obverse (kind of reminds me of a milk spot on the burnished silver eagles). I figure… -
should I? or should I not? what would you do?
……and try to very slightly dip this coin with a watered down dip solution? or any other method? Reason would be to get rid of the ugly spotty -blotchy appearance surface toning. These are NOT milk spots or the very common black spots. It does have some nice underlying toning which I like to retain if possible. The coin… -
Re: I just cannot believe it!
I'll wager the U.S. Mint can't mint these coins without them growing milk spots. -
Re: What I Learned Here Today...
To keep this coin related, are there any 'early leaks' on the PCGS study of milk spots?? Cheers, RickO -
Re: A tribute to the poor man's Walking Liberty set.
I stopped the minute the milk spots started turning up. Nothing ruins the coin faster
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