The puppet Norwegian government (during the German occupation) used iron during the war years. Could that account for what you see as pitting?
From Green18's avatar, I think he should get the lead in the Broadway musical. Steve
Even the one labeled "original" (in the NGC-?-holder)? I've collected a lot of Norwegian coins; the second one could have fooled me. Help me...
Great thread idea, Skyman!
Great photo. What brand did you buy? Steve
Ah, man. Makes me wonder, even with a plethora of government agencies "protecting" us, what current manufacturing processes and which chemicals...
Please excuse the repeat post.
Congrats on both, the coin and having a daughter like that! Now, what are you going to suggest for next Christmas? Steve
Glemte å si God Jul og Godt Nytt År alle sammen! Hvis du forstår dette, vær så snill å PM meg. Steve
I can see why the OP thinks he had it. I appreciate the link paddyman! Steve
Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, from a newbie to all, especially those from whom I have been learning so much. An old dog CAN learn new tricks....
Yes, even artifacts at the Smithsonian, if put on display, could be used by counterfeiters. Sad, but true, that part of our history has by...
Nancy is too young, must be Miss Marple. Congrats, Andy!
50 reasons (and counting) why I feel grateful and blessed this Christmas to be alive and mostly in one (though arthritic) piece. During college 6...
LOL. Very true! On our way to buy take-out Chinese one evening, with my wife driving, I said "I'm going to jot down the 10 dumbest/most dangerous...
Egads. Thanks green18. How could I mix up the name of one of my childhood heroes? Steve
Oops. Thanks for the correction guys. Steve
19Lyds, even gasoline should have been off-limits for me (ADHD). After watching "The Vikings" (Kirk Russell and Tony Curtis movie from 1959, I...
We did a lot of playing around with mercury in high school (late 60's). Would just take mercury from the lab storage room (also took saltpeter,...
Our mail carrier, whom we know by name, is friendly, diligent, and has made numerous trips to our door, and, unlike UPS and FedEx, won't just...
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