What are these dark spots?

Discussion in 'Coin Chat' started by Mr. Numismatist, Mar 9, 2024.

  1. Mr. Numismatist

    Mr. Numismatist Strawberry Token Enthusiast

    I was considering purchasing this token, but the dark splotches on the obverse have my worried. It is just a stain, or is it some kind of evil substance trying to destroy a piece of numismatic history? In case your wondering its composition is brass.



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    The reverse has some very intricate detail...

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    Mr. Numismatist, Mar 9, 2024
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  3. 3BStuff

    3BStuff Active Member

    Interesting...
    Rust? Or something similar.
    Not sure.
     
    3BStuff, Mar 9, 2024
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  4. Neal

    Neal Well-Known Member

    Peach juice stains?
     
    Neal, Mar 9, 2024
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  5. Mr. Numismatist

    Mr. Numismatist Strawberry Token Enthusiast

    Fruit juice isn't out of the realm of possibilities. This token was for a berry farm, so blackberry stains maybe?
     
    Mr. Numismatist, Mar 9, 2024
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  6. Neal

    Neal Well-Known Member

    I was being serious. I thought it might have been from a peach orchard or some such.
     
    Neal, Mar 9, 2024
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  7. GDJMSP

    GDJMSP Numismatist Moderator

    It could literally be almost anything, but in the end it's one thing - corrosion.
     
    GDJMSP, Mar 10, 2024
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