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"But he also has a full set of proof (commemorative) Indian Head 1-cent pieces, which were minted from 1859-1909. These are among the most popular and widely collected items by numismatists because of their aesthetically pleasing design in copper and reputation as a good-luck piece.

The most Burns has spent on one coin is $500."

It's inlikely that he has a full set of IHC proofs if the most he's paid for a single coin is $500. It's unlikely he has more than a few of the later date proofs, in fact, unless the per coin limit was much higher.

It's possible to assemble a set of IHC circs without ever going over $500 for a coin, but extremely unlikely to assemble much of a collection of proofs while sticking to that price per coin limit.

The ANA insurance looks like a feelgood policy to me. I wouldn't bother with it unless I knew someone who had collected on a claim and could tell me how their service is in that department.

My homeowners policy covers some of what I own in the way of coins and collectibles but I'd anticipate a real hassle if I ever had to make a claim.

Acetone has never caused a reaction on any metal I've dipped in it. It's an organic solvent, not an acid or alkali. .900 fine or .917 is what all the old gold coins I have are. I've never seen any struck in .580 which is what 14k works out to be. That would be kid of a debased alloy for coin gold.

Maybe you should try the jeweler's standby of a strong solution of sudsy ammonia on the paint spatters. That seems to clean a lot of things from jewelry, even adhesions that have resisted other cleaners.

I think that one is beyond the help acetone could give. I've had a few of those olympic dollars. The eagle is a nice'un indeed.

Hate to tell you, but that dark splotching looks like a job for Tarnex. Don't waste money on that "MS-70" stuff. It's worthless and will leave weird looking tracks on your coins.

KM746.1 1853 Gothic Florin VF, cleaned and baggy, but still a nice example Sold

KM59.2 1898 1 Rouble Brussels mint, 2 available

F, original surfaces..$12.00 postpaid in US sold

VF original surfaces $18.00 Sold

Int'l airmail add $1.80usd

Well, I was first and nobody's buying the one I posted. Guess I'll have to make some more offers. Lemmeseeheeere....... hmmmmm......OK, watch the WTS forum tonight.

'43 P war nickel in VF+. I didn't actually find it in change, it was in a coffee can full of mine` balls from Lincoln's war at the local flea market. The seller said he didn't know it was in there and took the dime I offered for it.

What happened to your name, Colin? I still would buy that nickel if you sell it.

I agree completely with Ageka on acetone dipping of gold coins. People who claim to be able to tell when a gold coin has been dipped in acetone are full of something that would be unpleasant to step in. ;-)

Yep, acetone will dissolve the boogers, for sure. ;-) Leave coins as you find them unless they have something on them which will corrode the surfaces. I use 2x2 carboards and 20 pocket vinyl pages in ring binders for displaying my coins. I use 2x2s and the long boxes available from Transline and other supply houses for long term storage.

2x2s have proven to be the best storage/display accessory I've found.

My area is silver coins. Kind of a broad area, I know, but it keeps me happy.

Most '64 Kennedy halves go for a little under silver melt if you sell them to a dealer. Exceptional strikes can be worth more if they're certified. The "MS-67" FBL '63 Franklin probably isn't worth any more than you paid for it or the seller would have gotten more for it. Ebay has a lot of hype artists selling there. I buy coins online and sight unseen only from people I know well and trust, which means I avoid buying coins on ebay.

Good to see a new collector here. Keep asking questions because that's the best way to learn.

OK, I'm in. ;-)

Withdrawn

KM523 (under Prussia, German States in Krause) 1898A 5 mark XF, original surfaces, darkish toning, slightly baggy. The Krause estimate of value is a bit high, IMO.

This one is $40 usd 1st class insured domestic postage included .

$1.80usd int'l airmail.

Well, good to see you all.