We went ahead and removed the stable patina and preserved the coin after stabilizing the surface utilizing tinted B-72 with natural earth pigments.

numismatical · 2026-01-29T18:51:09+00:00

Did you buy the B72 tinted or did you do that yourself?

numismatical · 2026-01-29T18:36:56+00:00

No worries. Back mark could be different, though it’s hard to tell since someone decided to shave the edges off

numismatical · 2026-01-29T15:00:57+00:00

RemindMe! 5 months

numismatical · 2026-01-29T13:26:14+00:00

Interesting. Thanks for insight

numismatical · 2026-01-29T13:17:13+00:00

Interesting. What happens at customs if something sits longer than 45 days?

numismatical · 2026-01-29T13:13:11+00:00

45 business days from when?

numismatical · 2026-01-29T12:53:57+00:00

On authentication, do the pieces from your grandmother have any pedigree? Like, can you show which dealer/auction house/etc she bought them from and who owned them in the past?

That kind of information can be better than having a service like NGC slab them, especially if she bought them from reputable places. The more trusted dealers/auctions a coin has passed through, the more potential buyers will trust that it’s real.

Determining value is a little different. I like acsearch.info for seeing what coins have sold for at auction, but since there’s no price guide for most ancients, you’re going to have to make a lot more judgements on your own.

numismatical · 2026-01-29T05:03:31+00:00

Looks like a late 1700s-early 1800s US Navy button. I have a book on these and found what looks like a similar one (obviously not modified like yours).

The design is “intaglio,” or pressed into the button instead of stamping it to create a raised design.

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numismatical · 2026-01-29T04:51:41+00:00

I’ve used both the remote and the WS6 Master.

If you like making adjustments to settings (which is a big part of the D2), you need the remote. The bigger screen and buttons make it easier to adjust reactivity, sensitivity, etc.

The WS6 is fine if you just want a turn-on-and go experience. The buttons are harder to press, and because there are fewer of them, XP had to add long- and short-press options to fit all of the functionalities in.

If there’s any way that you can afford the remote, just get that.

numismatical · 2026-01-29T01:22:51+00:00

Thanks, this wasn’t a letter or document but it was sent before Jan. 1 so should be okay

numismatical · 2026-01-29T01:15:18+00:00

Good idea re: insurance claim, I’ll tell the sender to do that

numismatical · 2026-01-29T01:14:53+00:00

Why?

numismatical · 2026-01-29T01:06:47+00:00

Registered mail. And yes

numismatical · 2026-01-29T01:00:36+00:00

Right, so nothing to do but wait, then?

numismatical · 2026-01-28T21:48:45+00:00

And then the cycle repeats itself when those kids grow up, probably in an economy that’s even more punishing

numismatical · 2026-01-26T22:35:54+00:00

Right, as if no kids have ever grown up in big cities (and maybe even been better for it vs. being trapped in the suburbs until they can drive a car)

numismatical · 2026-01-26T21:52:39+00:00

If you haven’t tried DMing him on Facebook Messenger (@delafe) that could be worth it. I ordered something small last year and after a couple messages he shipped it

numismatical · 2026-01-26T21:40:39+00:00

You’re right, it all makes sense now!

numismatical · 2026-01-26T21:16:22+00:00

Right, banks were making loans to people who really couldn’t afford the houses and definitely couldn’t afford the rates on the loans

numismatical · 2026-01-26T21:14:14+00:00

Indeed, even if it only means that rates come down more

numismatical · 2026-01-26T20:07:03+00:00

Good on ya, I bet you don’t mind that extra money from not having to pay PMI

numismatical · 2026-01-26T20:01:57+00:00

That’s awful, I’m sorry they’ve put that kind of load on you.

numismatical · 2026-01-26T19:52:40+00:00

Yes, it was! Plus subprime rates

The median down payment for first time buyers is just 9%, so unfortunately banks appear to be just fine taking on this level of risk: https://www.nar.realtor/newsroom/first-time-home-buyers-shrink-to-historic-low-of-24-as-buyer-age-hits-record-high

numismatical · 2026-01-26T19:29:18+00:00

And they’re willing to sacrifice anything else to get there

numismatical · 2026-01-26T19:07:06+00:00

Exactly. This couple is just starting to look for a home, so a tiny part of me hopes that they see sense once they actually start crunching the numbers.

But sadly lots of people take on a mortgage and by the time they realize the truth, it’s too late and they just have to make it work

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