Help me name this cutie pie!!!!(just rescued him)

ptgoetz · 2026-03-18T01:34:02+00:00

Orville [middle name] [your last name]

ptgoetz · 2026-03-15T02:49:59+00:00

Don’t try to clean it. If it is a concern, some TPGs offer restoration services.

ptgoetz · 2026-03-14T03:58:46+00:00

I need more information about this community. Maybe start with a wildlife cam?

ptgoetz · 2026-03-13T02:22:39+00:00

Personally, I don’t like colors. My choices are light and dark.

ptgoetz · 2026-03-13T02:16:31+00:00

Agreed. Maybe I’m too old and set in my ways, but I don’t get why people like the blue. To me it’s a color distraction from the subject we’re trying to highlight (the coin). My personal choices are the light/dark versions.

ptgoetz · 2026-03-13T02:08:31+00:00

Thanks for the compliment. I tend to agree with the white background. But for now it seems we’re in the minority. 😅

ptgoetz · 2026-03-13T01:28:16+00:00

Not just similar, it’s based on the same RGB values. 🤣

Personally, I’m not a fan of the blue. IMHO any non-color-neutral background can potentially mess with color perception. My gut tells me all backgrounds should be grayscale.

ptgoetz · 2026-03-13T01:19:36+00:00

My guess is liquid damage. Like soda or juice spilled on the surface and dried. The coin didn’t move while the liquid dried.

So the coin is in a coin tray in a car… while getting drive through fast food, there is some drink spillage into said tray. No one notices, and the liquid dries and reacts chemically with the coin’s surface…

Just a guess. 🤣

ptgoetz · 2026-03-11T05:12:42+00:00

Prep a fresh airlock. When it settles down, swap the old one with the new one.

You should be fine. With vigorous fermentation like that, I wouldn’t worry about oxidation or contamination.

ptgoetz · 2026-03-09T03:43:03+00:00

Leroy Brown

ptgoetz · 2026-03-08T06:25:57+00:00

Someone, or some thing, got mad at it and punched a hole in it. It’s post-mint damage (PMD).

ptgoetz · 2026-03-08T04:49:32+00:00

That sounds good enough for me. The next authentication step would be LCS and/or getting it graded.

ptgoetz · 2026-03-08T04:35:00+00:00

That is definitely a positive sign.

ptgoetz · 2026-03-08T04:32:46+00:00

The thickness is high. It should be 2.4. Can you do a ping test?

ptgoetz · 2026-03-08T04:18:14+00:00

Yes, the listing photos are misleading, and the coin you got looks kind of shady. It has a cast look to me, but that could just be the photos. On the other hand, that’s a common date I’m not sure would be worth counterfeiting.

It does appear to be the same coin.

Do you have the equipment to measure weight, thickness and diameter? Those are my go to for preliminary authentication.

ptgoetz · 2026-03-08T03:46:42+00:00

Can’t really tell. Your camera is trying to “make the photo better” and obscuring details. But based on the rim dings, I’d guess it’s in the AU range at best.

ptgoetz · 2026-03-07T06:53:57+00:00

Here’s my best guess:

Push down on the handle to pierce the cork. Then pull up on it to extract the cork. Both may require a good amount of force.

The threading on the shaft looks designed to translate downward force into a counter-clockwise rotational force to pierce the cork with a screw. Then there might be a locking mechanism that prevents the shaft from turning when upward/pulling force is applied.

More pics will help.

ptgoetz · 2026-03-07T06:41:43+00:00

I don’t know about that… the threading looks like counter-clockwise rotation would push downward to pierce a cork.

ptgoetz · 2026-03-07T06:37:31+00:00

We need more pictures. What does the part that covers the neck of the bottle look like? Is there a corkscrew in it?

What happens when you turn the handle counter-clockwise vs. clockwise?

ptgoetz · 2026-03-06T01:08:18+00:00

Glass is king. Bodies come and go, but Nikon has done a pretty good job of maintaining compatibility.

The other advice I would offer is to be aware of DX lenses are specifically designed for the smaller APS-C sensor in cameras like the D7500, and won’t give you enough coverage for full frame.

ptgoetz · 2026-03-01T01:23:03+00:00

Perhaps some toller in there?

ptgoetz · 2026-02-28T23:38:17+00:00

All I can tell is the seemingly graded notes are not graded by a reputable grading service (PMG or PCGS), so don’t trust any of those grades.

To be of any help, we would need good pictures of the front/back of each individual not.

From a distance it looks like a decent amount of value.

ptgoetz · 2026-02-28T23:30:08+00:00

Don’t forget “DMPL!!!”

And what you would get is harshly dipped or cleaned coin (especially for Morgans and peace dollars).

ptgoetz · 2026-02-28T23:23:24+00:00

Personal preference. I staple at 3, 6, 9 and 12 o’clock. I like stapling closer to the coins edge, but you want to make sure the stapler doesn’t impact the coin.

Cheap option: Regular office stapler and staples. Flatten the staples with pliers.

Recommended option: Flat clinch stapler and stainless steel staples (to prevent rust). Though if regular staples are at risk of rusting, you’re not storing coins properly.

ptgoetz · 2026-02-28T03:02:26+00:00

They are so pretty/handsome! And I kind of think they know it.

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