I Never considered that, but the surface of the missing lettering is textured, so I bet you are right! Either way, it's a neat little coin.
Bought this AU billon Rappen mostly because of the die crack and missing lettering. As you can see, the n of Canton and ZU of Zurich are absent....
My name is Josh and I love classic coins, domestic and foreign. I have a particular interest in seated half dimes, classic head half cents,...
I ordered a couple coins from a Portuguese seller. Apparently, the ISC center in New York is having tremendous problems with staffing, so...
The coin is a deep chocolate color, let me get better photos
I purchased this cent a few months back. It looks good, but my question is, does it seem as though it's been recolored. In hand it is a deep...
In my experience, I've seen these in this condition go for around $25-$35 in online auctions. I purchased one in about the same condition for $25...
Year is 1987 Year is 1987 btw.
Verreaux's Eagle. Oman 2 1/2 Omani Rials, KM# 73, 25,000 proof mintage. 0.8410 ASW. Scratches are on the capsule.[ATTACH] [ATTACH]
I worked in retail for a bit. Often people would come in and pay with dollar coins. They are a pain to count for a bank deposit for various...
I have three favorite series of US coins, Classic head half cents, seated liberty half dimes and mercury dimes. I have and affinity for most...
Country Kingdom of Travancore (Hindu Dynasties) Type Standard circulation coin Years 1860-1880 Value 1 Chuckram (1/28) Currency Rupee (1729-1947)...
I love history and have been reading up on Saudi Arabia history because of a coin I got. I think it helps me to appreciate them more.
I agree, I occasionally get mail from stacks, heritage, even state numismatic clubs that I haven't signed up for, but I subscribe to coin world...
I have a couple black beauty nickels from 1959, the result of improperly annealed planchets. They are surprisingly affordable.
I have a few. Here's my newest. Egypt KM#407 1964 (1384) 50 Piastres 0.7200 fine, 0.4630 ASW 250,000 uncirculated mintage 40mm[ATTACH] [ATTACH]
I will in healthcare and wear a mask the entire time at work. Pull it up on your nose a little higher without your glasses on and then put your...
Reverse of the 1939 Canadian dollar depicting the Canadian Parliament. Circulating commemorative for the Royal visit of King George and future...
Ok, one more I received today. Syria, piastre, KM# 77. WWII emergency issue. Quite simple in design, but effective.[ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Just added this coin today. City of Duren, Funck# 105. 25 pfennig. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
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