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by Shylo
Sat Oct 01, 2016 2:46 am
Forum: Grading Help
Topic: Books on Grading
Replies: 17
Views: 33884

Re: Books on Grading

That is also a fantastic resource... I purchased one about a year ago and I feel this book is worth EVERY penny... the pictures are fantastic
by Shylo
Sun Sep 18, 2016 9:48 pm
Forum: 5 cents
Topic: 1922 Nickel with dot
Replies: 1
Views: 8328

Re: 1922 Nickel with dot

I believe the dot to be the result of a die chip. Personally I have seen some "dots" generate a premium and then others I see as sellers just trying to drum up some excitement. Your best bet... take it to your local LCS and see what they would offer you for it.. then list it up on ebay as ...
by Shylo
Wed Sep 07, 2016 8:52 pm
Forum: Canadian Banknotes
Topic: 1 found my 1954 dollar z/z1000000
Replies: 4
Views: 6056

Re: 1 found my 1954 dollar z/z1000000

GREAT story.. thanks for sharing...
by Shylo
Thu Jul 14, 2016 9:01 am
Forum: Canadian Tokens and Medals
Topic: 1936 The Park Coin Catalogue
Replies: 6
Views: 25022

Re: 1936 The Park Coin Catalogue

Zonad is on here now too!!! WOO HOOO... !!!

hre: I too am from Winnipeg.. if you ever want to chat coins over a coffee don't hesitate to drop me a line....
by Shylo
Mon Jun 27, 2016 9:05 pm
Forum: Conservation and Classification
Topic: How do I effectively scan coins in coin protectors?
Replies: 3
Views: 18200

Re: How do I effectively scan coins in coin protectors?

My first suggestion is get the coin out of the 2x2! They're cheap and if you're scanning or taking a picture of your coin you'll almost always get a better quality image if it's out of any container. I don't use cotton gloves... for a few reasons... I don't like "lint" or the thought of th...
by Shylo
Mon Jun 27, 2016 8:25 pm
Forum: Canadian Coins
Topic: TPG Competency
Replies: 10
Views: 12873

Re: TPG Competency

So many topics you've touched upon .... #1 ICCS grades a coin a whole lot different than PCGS, NGC or ANACS #2 with ANY grade you're usually only getting an "opinion" (PCGS does guarantee their grade however within 10K dollars) #3 over the years certain companies have changed their grade s...
by Shylo
Mon Jun 20, 2016 12:05 pm
Forum: 10 cents
Topic: Oddity? Thoughts?
Replies: 6
Views: 11825

Re: Oddity? Thoughts?

I am not an error specialist by any means but looking at this coin my spidey senses are tingling and not in a good way. There's a LOT of things going on with this coin that I can't explain other than PMD. It looks like the coin has a rim edge on it... but then there's metal extruding from the rim ed...
by Shylo
Wed Jun 08, 2016 9:42 pm
Forum: Grading Help
Topic: help with grading these coins
Replies: 9
Views: 13854

Re: help with grading these coins

I totally agree....
by Shylo
Sat May 28, 2016 11:02 am
Forum: General Topics
Topic: Canada $1 coin with 1871-1971
Replies: 7
Views: 17255

Re: Canada $1 coin with 1871-1971

It's silver... .500

They came in individual clam shells from the mint...
by Shylo
Fri May 27, 2016 3:32 pm
Forum: Grading Help
Topic: Grading of 1911 quarter
Replies: 7
Views: 11027

Re: Grading of 1911 quarter

Acetone will not harm your coin...

Soak in acetone, then rinse with clean acetone.

Use only glass (DO NOT USE PLASTICS) to hold the acetone and the coin.
Do it in a well ventilated area with absolutely no source of flame, sparks or ignition switches.
by Shylo
Wed May 25, 2016 3:32 pm
Forum: Grading Help
Topic: Grading of 1911 quarter
Replies: 7
Views: 11027

Re: Grading of 1911 quarter

Looks like it's in fine condition but on the reverse there looks like there's some green PVC damage to the coin.....

I would suggest you give it a soak in acetone and then a rinse with clean acetone to try and get rid of the PVC residue.
by Shylo
Sat May 21, 2016 2:15 pm
Forum: Canadian Banknotes
Topic: canadian paper dollars
Replies: 10
Views: 12271

Re: canadian paper dollars

On this site there's an image that shows the difference between the devils face and modified. You can use that for a comparison. Or if you have a charlton catalog you can look at the prefix on the notes to determine if they're devils face or modified.... Sorry but the pictures are too hard for me to...
by Shylo
Sat May 21, 2016 9:04 am
Forum: Grading Help
Topic: Split grading coins???
Replies: 8
Views: 12005

Re: Split grading coins???

Sounds like we have the same tastes!!!

Please post pictures I'd love to see what ya have!
by Shylo
Sat May 21, 2016 9:00 am
Forum: Canadian Banknotes
Topic: canadian paper dollars
Replies: 10
Views: 12271

Re: canadian paper dollars

Conditions look between EF and AU there may be a few UNC's in there... Unfortunately the off centered cuts on these notes are deemed as less desirable for most collectors. Usually most collectors look for something that's perfectly centered and in top condition when it comes to bank notes. A collect...
by Shylo
Fri May 20, 2016 9:10 pm
Forum: Grading Help
Topic: Split grading coins???
Replies: 8
Views: 12005

Re: Split grading coins???

Okay... #1 after being in correspondence with the guy that literally wrote the book on this specific series this has been one of my favourite series of coins to collect. May I suggest you include a few pictures and we'd be better to give you an opinion of cross grading.... In my honest opinion when ...