Agree with it being a scratch. It appears that there's displaced metal along the edges of the scratch. A strike through would have a flat field...
Same question as Larry, Where did you send it PCGS? NGC? ANACS? Others have requested you post the results, but if you did find the 3rd example,...
Generally, a MAD doesn't add any value. However, yours is a nicer example that has some letters off the planchet. It might add anywhere from...
Austria. Joseph II or Franz II. Probably a 1 Kreuzer. Ruler legend is on the left, but too worn to tell from the pics. The rev would also...
@ToughCOINS provided the correct answer @potty dollar 1878 Absolutely not damage from sealing in the plastic film. That damage usually has a...
Take it to a "we buy gold" or jewelry place that has a hand held XRF. Xrays from an XRF penetrate below the surface. Depth depends on a number...
But you did get a free psychological evaluation @eddiespin So it's not a total loss. :hilarious: :wacky: :confused:
I agree with your comments. I try to add one a or 2 lines with a simple explanation along with the answer to a newbie question, especially if...
My thought is that no matter how many threads you open with this coin, it isn't struck over a Buffalo nickel. It's a corroded 1943 Steel cent....
You're correct, it's split plating. As the coin is struck, the metal flows into the Letters and devices. The copper plating is about 8 microns...
I have had poor results using an ultrasonic. Somebody on CT or CU recently did an ultrasonic experiment and which yielded poor results as well....
No harm in practicing with a face value coin. Take a look at the coin after cleaning. Do you see the very light hairlines? Notice that color...
I agree with some of the other posts - Steel Wool. :dead: Just kidding. As others have mentioned, soak in distilled water, the try a rose thorn...
@Sonnysunshine I seem to recall seeing the pics of that coin before. Did you previously post it here or on another site? There is nothing wrong...
IMO, I wouldn't clean it anymore. Components of the glass could have selectively leached out over time and caused weak areas. The romans were...
Once the metal fills the squared off edges of the rim during the higher pressure, multiple strike proof process, any defects in the edge of the...
@paddyman98 is right. Denver minted over 6 BILLION cents in 1982 (includes both large and small dates). In almost 40 years, only 2 small date...
When I was in elementary school, I would save my birthday money and my Uncle would take me to the local coin shop. The dealer always managed to...
Still trying to figure out what a "normal in one 74D" is. You either have the worst voice to text app in existence or need to spend an extra...
Damaged. For the reasons listed by others. You can see some flattening on the obverse rim opposite the squeezed area.
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