SMS

I'm just wondering if anyone has seen Art? I have been caught up in all that we call "life", but have noticed that he hasn't been around that I can see?? His birthday has just passed and thought he'd pop in, but still no sign of him.

I'm "out of the loop" but didn't know I was that far out. I would just like to know he's well.

<P>The only difference between "cleaning" and "conservation" is intent, although certain powers that be have propagated otherwise these past years. "Conservation" has little to nothing to do with being a "professional". "Conservation" and "cleaning" are essentially the same mechanism.<BR>

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<P>That said, not all attempts to conserve succeed. Take a look at <A href="http://kth.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:455772/FULLTEXT01">this dissertation</A> (doctoral thesis). Read the subsection entitled "2.1 Atmospheric corrosion of copper" as it explains the process of the patina. Remember, the patina protects the surface.<BR>

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<P>If you have time, give the entirety of the thesis a good read.<BR>

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<P>There are a number of factors that could determine your conservation results. Chemical reactions vary in time and intensity based on a number of factors including such things as the level of acetic acid in the olive oil you used (which itself has many factors including crop production and manufacturing methods). Regardless of the frequency in which you changed the oil, other conditions (including humidity) could also affect the way the copper oxidizes in the olive oil.<BR>

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<P>"Conservation" is a gamble (even for the "professionals").

What did you do with them? I know they're not particularly rare, but they have a decent chance of accumulating a fair amount of value someday, given how poor the average circulating '05 nickel held up in circulation.

I am about half way done with them (29 rolls left). I decided to start searching to see if there may be any speared Bison in the bunch. Nothing so far.

Last box of nickels I got from my bank was last week. $100 in shiny, new 2005-D Bisons.

Happy be-lated Birthday!

Great! Thanks! I appreciate the giveaway! PM sent.

Very nice selection of coins! I'm in, and thanks!

I should add, also, that you should remember I used to have an "Every Coin of the World" collection that was over 18% complete. It was to contain every coin (not bullion) minted in the 20th Century. For various reasons, I sold that collection off. One reason was that I was finding it more enjoyable to search through rolls and study varieties and various mint damage that occurs.

Do what you enjoy!

In Re Collection on Apr 9 2010, 09:40 AM

I keep only certain portions of inventory in safe deposit. Absolutely none of my collection itself goes to safe deposit. What is the purpose of that? I have a collection, not an accumulation, eh? My collection is there for me to admire and look at and touch. A treasure that is hidden away is no real treasure at all.

And, even if thieves do come in and steal it, if your police do their job, there is a chance of capturing the culprits. If the government comes in and steals it out of your safe deposit, you have nearly no chance of recovery. And it does in fact happen!

If you are not enjoying your collection, either the actual collecting or the admiring, thereof, then most definitely get rid of it. With regards to your posterity, whether they keep and enjoy your collection for years to come, or run to the nearest dealer for the cash, what you have left, you have left and it becomes theirs. The question is, do you want to leave this world leaving behind an inheritance?

Just some things to think about. Personally, I would start delving into bulk foreign coins and roll searching varieties and errors. Some people think these things are a waste of time, but it is quite enjoyable to sit for hours with a box of cents and going through them one by one, searching for die cracks, doubling, machine damage, off-centering, and more! And with foreign coins, you get to actually feel a coin in your hand that was minted half-way across the world, research its history, and in most cases, even share openly with others without fear of your $0.05-$0.10 treasure being stolen, especially when people realize how little trade value some of these coins hold.

Numismatic is not about money, it's about "money". And the enjoyment of the study is the greatest part of it!

I wish you the best in whatever decision you make regarding your collection/accumulation/hoard!

portrait looks very poor, comparted to the legend and crown.

Yes, it is. A possibility maybe that it had been re-carved? I wonder what a quick dip in acetone would produce. I know that some ancients have been re-carved with plastics, maybe somebody was testing their skills.

For the OP:

I notice that the coin "appears" pitted/porous in the fields. Does it look like something ate away at the coin on these areas, or does it look like someone hammered a nail into these holes?

The 1916 1/4 cent was a George V issue. One possibility is a 1906 trial that got out with an incorrect date. There were no issues dated 1906, so this would just be wishful thinking. I'm assuming your coin is the bottom one in the second photo.

Looking at your photos, either you have a landscape setting on your camera, or the coin is too over-worn on the middle devices than the outer rim. That's just not right. I would need to see the full rim and larger photos to give a definite answer.

Based on the photos, I would say the coin is not authentic.

I can't believe this thread escaped me all of these years! I started collecting with the darkside. My dad and uncle both gave me small sets on my 10th birthday. I was fascinated with the coins of the orient (and still am). I prefer Japanese and Chinese coinage over any other, but am not so biased that I won't collect everything!

ACK! Missed your birthday? Hope you had a great one!

Two nice Morgans shipped at near spot price! Great deal! Thanks!

Great books, thanks! The 1962 red Book is now the earliest edition I have (just beat out the 1963). They were even sent prior to payment arriving! As always, Art is beyond fair! Thanks

Boy SMS, between your problems with local banks not accepting legal tender and your post office, you sure your little local community didn't slip into the twilight zone?

 

Look, Up ahead, a sign...

We're talking Northwest Wyoming here! We're the Bermuda Triangle of the mainland U.S.

Has anybody else had any problems shipping coins PROPERLY from the U.S. to Canada since the regulation changes in June? My post office here has been @!#% since the beginning of the month shipping ANYTHING but Priority mail.

I tried to send stuff to CCG and first attempt refused because envelope was too small. Second, had to fence with the PO employee about the contents being "coins" which were "restricted" to registered mail. Finally got him to accept the fact that its a collector to collector and could be sent uninsured post. Then package refused because addressee and return were not all CAPS, then rejected because it was not normal envelope and bubbled, then they tried to charge $17 for post parcel (air post letter was refused because the "exception" stated "specifically" post parcel).

Would like to know if anyone else has been having trouble and if I need to contact the Post Master General about this post office (rural area of only 5000 people, only half of which live "in town"). Thanks