jesbroken

Sorry, I thought this post was for the love of copper and did not know it was for photos only. My bad. I'll remove it.

Jim

Removed as in wrong area.

If these Jeffs don't belong in the OP's post, sorry.

Jim

Want to thank you, Roger, for all your hard work and the information you have made available to us, which we may not have had access to without your efforts.

Jim

Would love to meet you there. Many would be for the 1st time. 
Jim

Nice. Have not seen this one before. Great condition.

Jim

On 6/30/2023 at 5:59 PM, lkenefic2 said:

Thanks! I had been trying to get back onto this site for some time but I couldn't figure out how to reset the password on my old account... so  I just created a new one...

Looks like a "know" a few folks over here :-)

Glad you "rejoined", as I did the same recently. Hopefully, more will come. 

Jim

While I would love to own this coin, I cannot gtg to be above FR02. Below are Photogrades sample of a FR02 Wreath cent. JMO

Jim

On 6/24/2023 at 2:13 PM, RWB said:

This is similar to the material used by TPGs to upgrade really rare coins, such as 1804 dollars. The longer they "soak in the elixir" the higher the grade -- AND -- the smaller become edge dings, scratches, etc.

Nice results for that half cent.

Roger, 

I have found(for no arguable reason) that low quality EVOO works better than the higher quality name brand EVOO. Another "Just My Opinion" but nonetheless I have tried both many times and it seems the lower quality is stronger and works better and faster than the higher quality. Have been told that is ridiculous by chemists and the like ATS, but still my opinion. Thanks,

Jim

On 6/24/2023 at 1:15 PM, Just Bob said:

Nice results, although I had to think a bit before realizing that EVOO was Extra Virgin Olive Oil (JPM's post was definitely a good clue ). I think the color looks natural enough that no one would consider it "cleaned." Did you use a rose thorn or anything else to remove the crud, or just rinse?

I have also had good results with olive oil, however, I did learn that you should only do one piece at a time. 

No, I never use a toothpick, rose thorn or any other "device" to remove debris as I wish it to come off naturally and 'usually' less likely to present hidden damage underneath. Just an opinion, but with many years of experience(good or bad)

Jim

I don't mean to intend on dissing my reputability stature, but what are the 3 "grade-scarce" coins you seek?

Jim

On type 1 Buff's with the granite style chiseled look, luster sometimes is not shown in some photos. I bought this 1913 t1 Buff from Angel Dee a few years ago and this was his photo of the coin an MS66. 

Jim

I have bought and sold coin books for 20 years and maintain a fairly large inventory of books that I constantly read and reread. For the last several years I have been attempting to become proficient in the collecting of early cents and half cents. I have over a dozen books in that regard and hardly a day goes by that I do not read one. My Dr. Manley copy of half cent die state book is falling apart, as much to faulty glueing as to use, which it has most certainly been used. 

I made the mistake many years ago of only reading the portion of the books that I was interested in at that time and did not truly become proficient in the series, but after reading and studying Rick Snow's IHC Attribution Guide books it became clear of what I was missing. I then returned and reread the books I had skipped thru and benefitted greatly from the deed. 

I hope others will take up reading regarding our hobby and reap the benefits that follow. 

Jim

James, you shouldn't have two 105 year old coins that look that good. Absolutely gorgeous, both coins and it certainly does appear they came from the same album. Are the other coins from the album toned as attractively? Wow. 

Jim