Environmental discoloration. I get the impression it was wet for a bit.
Nice one!!
Once I hit the jackpot counting the till, I never minded being stuck with three drawers to count.
First hairnet I’ve seen. Neat damage. Welcome to CT!!
I hope that was the only one. I sometimes worry a fellow collector could be unpleasantly surprised.
Here in CT I used to see a fair number of Canadian coinage. Still available via a a CRH event but much less so via pocket change. Glad you...
I think this is the result of YouTube and Tictoc videos. I also notice the Browser feeds telling me to check my pocket change for a steel 1944 D...
Like many here, I find Coppercoins to be the go-to Lincoln variety source. I do use the others but only if I can’t find it there. Same as others:...
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hobo_nickel#:~:text=This%20resulted%20in%20some%20new,or%20name%20on%20his%20works.
I hadn’t thought about authenticity of Hobo nickels by dates, figuring any date was fair game. What is in hand might be the only qualifier.
I only noticed a few 2021 singles about 2 weeks ago. I was wondering why it took so long. Or maybe I was too interested in Stars than Series dates.
Interesting. What is the criteria for an honest hobo nickel?
Not sure without research. But a wonderful looking specimen!
I agree Jeff. I like the more balanced look. To achieve that I lean the coin in a pill bottle so both side see the same thing. You have to watch...
A soak in acetone will lift the paint without a Q-tip. Maybe a stubborn spot would need a mechanical assist, but probably not.
If you continue to pickle your nickel and keep a close eye on it, you may be able to etch it more to get a better look. I’ve seen folks sell...
Indeed! I started building a Pickled Nickel set from my CRH finds. What surprised me were the number of more difficult dates/mm’s still in...
Immediately thought spray paint. A dip in acetone would lift the paint and if it were zinc, not harm it.
His contributions are missed. It would be great to have him back. Hope to see him soon.
A Denver too! Fun find!
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