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Yeah there's a small premium on GSAs, people seem to like to collect them.

Good to know... I've heard of the MS70 but haven't used it. I'll have to get some and give it a try.

@@JoshuaAndersonLife​​⁠it works amazingly to retain most of the toning a coin has while still removing things like pvc and some milk spots and definitely top layer contaminates but doesn’t brighten up a coin the way MS 70 does, worth picking up if you ever get the chance!

@jrpcoins I found it on Amazon, I'll order some 👍

Thank you! I wish the spot on the obverse wouldn't have come back some, but normally the eZest works extremely well...

Actually yes, if you're trying to remove tarnish or spots I recommend eZest and I happen to have a video posting on this tomorrow morning. I'm talking most about silver in the video, but the same would apply for copper. I would always recommend doing a test coin first.

Really, I haven't heard that. I'll give it a try. Thanks for the info!

@@JoshuaAndersonLife in old times the goldsmiths use to refine gold and silver : LEAD (this process takes a lot of time) in a brick powder crucible. GLASS powder, its a easy way as you do with borax or even better. SALITRE(potassium nitrate) , its a very good way to refine, used until this days when acids not available.

@lancelottavola9685 after a quick search I couldn't find any glass powder that didn't just look like it was for decorative purposes... The history of gold and silver mining and refining is really cool.

It's really only used to remove impurities like sand/petrabond particles and other similar types of residues. You will find just like in the video it works almost instantly and only takes a few seconds. It does not remove other metals.

Thank you for the info. I might try playing around with the dip and rinse method.

Thank you!

Yes, I sent it in to NGC and it graded MS65. Thank you!

Yep, and they can't seem to provide printed numbers for numerous different years.

@@JoshuaAndersonLife There were probably enough in circulation to meet demand

I agree, I left it as is. 👍

Very nice!!

I agree, however grading is helpful if someone plans to sell something especially if it's on the higher grade side. Otherwise I'm with you, I prefer raw for the most part.

@@JoshuaAndersonLife thanks for the comment Joshua I have sentimental connections with a few of my coins my grandmother gave me other than that if I were in dire straight I would sell some of the coins I have collected in my life but I would pass the ones on to my grandkids like my grandmother did for me to get in the hobby if they were interested thanks again your fellow collector Don 👍👍😍👍

@donald3320 yes, I plan to do the same with my collection!

@@JoshuaAndersonLife great job good to relate to someone who who thinks on the dame lines very few left in this day and age thanks for your response Don 👍👍

I meant same lines I did not proof read before I sent last message Don

Wells Fargo Bank, but most all banks should be able to order them for you. I usually ask them to order me uncirculated bundles.

@@JoshuaAndersonLife that is a American bank??? which states???

Yes, Denver Colorado.

Correct...

@@JoshuaAndersonLifewell, that answers my question. But how do you separate the other metals from the pure silver?

Maybe use something like potassium nitride to oxdize other non noble metals

@STAR0000077777 I haven't heard that, I'll have to look into it. Thx

@@journeymancellist9247 nitric acid, 3 part distilled water and 1 part nitric acid, then pour it to another beaker, put a cooper pipe in there and u will see magic happen

It's not counterfeit... It was already authenticated by NGC. It also passes a Sigma metal test.

Hey, good questions! No the GSA case did not look like it had been tampered with at all. I suppose it is possible that the scuff marks were due to being in a mint bag, and just as likely possible that whoever put it in the GSA case brushed it with their thumb or a gloved hand. There were one or two comments on this video of people mentioning they had also seen cleaned it designation in GSA cases, however I don't recall seeing any others myself. I have seen some toned coins with similar scuff marks on them that did get straight grades without a 'cleaned' designation. I might consider sending this into NGC at some point, if I do I will make a video on it. Thank you for the comment and inquiry!

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The mounted torch is a Bernzomatic TS 4000 and the handheld torch is a Bernzomatic TS 8000.

@@pauldent3059 Good question... Nothing to my knowledge, but I've never looked into it. I just dispose of it at a chemical waste facility near me.

I'm not entirely sure about rain water, I've only used distilled water for all the initial rinsing and then move to tap water after that.

I have just cleaned out my silver nitrate beaker with rain water and it didnt go milky like tap water does. It stayed clear, so in a pinch, I guess rainwater may work...IF you run short of distilled water. Im also guessing not everyone has a RW tank.

@joegoedhart1259 good to know, thanks for the info!

Hopefully it's not too bad, English is my first language... 🙃

Because it wasn't ai... jackass

@@en2oh That's a good question. I don't think it would make a significant difference. The sand casting is very fine, and when done right has very high detail and very low defect. It would be similar to using a graphite mold, and I believe you can get just as good results (of not better) with sand or clay casting.

@@cowboys1spurs Thank you! 👍

Thank you!! 👍

Agree, it makes the hope for 70s more exciting.

Good to hear, thank you very much for the feedback!

I use a sandcasting called petrobond. Simply put you press whatever you want to make into the mold. I'm going to make a detailed video on how to make these molds in the near future.

No, I do not believe that would work. In fact, I believe it would just end up leaving additional sediments in your gold or silver. I would recommend sticking with borax, it is cheap and works very well.

Thanks much appreciated.

No problem, thx for watching 👍

No, there's not actually enough silver in plated jewelry or silverware etc to make it worth 'stripping off'. Same even goes with gold plated, profit ratio isn't there.

Facebook groups 👍

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I'll give that a try.... Someone also mentioned just using something weaker like a 'creme brulee torch'.

@@JoshuaAndersonLife yea. Just go to the gas station and buy a torch lighter. Itl most likely turn shades of yellow before the colors really start popping but you can only try 2-3 times on each coin before the other 10% alloys are fused together entirely, witch turns it FROSTED white, like in your video and from that point, tumbling it or polishing it is the only thing thatl recover the silver itself

@IndianaMint thanks for the tips, I will give this a try and maybe do a video on it.

@@JoshuaAndersonLife very well :) I have an a6400/a6400 studio but haven't had time to edit videos. I may start doing shorts. But good luck. I think coin conservation is amazing and I'm quite passionate about restoration and conservation

I didn't think about that with the electronics. I might have to go through some of my old stuff before I scrap it.

Hey, I got this particular graphite mold from eBay. You can find various graphite molds on both eBay and Amazon these days. However for the most part I really prefer to pour in petrebond molds which can be double-sided or single-sided depending on what you want to do. You can buy silver shot which is what I use almost exclusively for all of my pieces. Silver shot can be bought online at places like apmex.com, but I purchase virtually all of my silver shot from Facebook groups and I have since found two people that are very reliable and priced a little bit better than Apmex for example.

You'd be surprised... Rising prices create FOMO (fear of missing out) as well as bring attention to precious metals to newcomers. But you're right there's always hesitation to those already in the market when prices jump.

That's the point its been undervalued so long we think we're getting ripped off when the only dudes getting jacked are the physical holders it has been so infuriating over the years for us 🤕

many people said who are going to buy silver at $30 when it was $15 lol

@surasak_es335music6 Yep, I actually started getting into silver right at that time. In fact it was just below $15...

I think that will heavily depend also on the industrial market in addition to the investment side..?

Very nice...!

Hi, The one I had heating up my mold was a Bernzomatic TS 4000 and the one I use as a handheld is a Bernzomatic TS8000. You can see them and other items I recommend for melting in the video below 👇 th-cam.com/video/XVQFdvp6pYk/w-d-xo.htmlsi=elbCZET-yfMu54kW

That would be pretty amazing, I hope you're right!

Wrong

Thank you for the feedback!

It's very normal to hear what sounds like a cracking noise, however there should not be any actual visible cracks. Your glaze or borax should also not be chipping off, If it is you may need a better quality borax. Every time you use your crucible and heat it up it will make cracking noises when you are done as it's cooling off.

@@JoshuaAndersonLife its small hairline cracks like a spiderweb, but the borax i bought from amazon, it still seems to work as ive melted some stuff already

You should be fine, I've used crucibles with hairline cracks in them before. Use your best safety judgement.

@@JoshuaAndersonLife ok

Thank you! Yes they are carbon filters. I've only done 3 processes of silver refining so it hasn't gotten that much use. I bought the fume hood with a new filter but the seller didn't know how long they last and at the time I didn't find much good info online either.

@@JoshuaAndersonLife Ok great I appreciate. Looking into fume hoods now but you are right I'm not finding great info on this. Keep up the great videos!

@MN11197 If you do find anything out please pass along the info. Thank you! 👍

@@JoshuaAndersonLife Will do.

Decided to try chat GPT and here's what it told me: Carbon filters in fume hoods typically need to be replaced every 1 to 3 years, depending on the type of chemicals they are filtering, the frequency of hood use, and the concentration of fumes.

Thank you! I buy most of my silver shot from Facebook groups, I can set you up with them if you'd like. But you can also buy online from Apmex for example.

It's not real difficult.... Just make sure you get good nitric acid.