The coins minted were not always exactly 11.5, some were a little over, some a little under. If your coin is seriously 90% silver, I'll post a...
Pictures are needed to assess value!
Oh wow, this is so awesome! I don't actually have any slabbed coins, and this Franklin sure is a beauty! Thank you so much JCB1983, for everything!
I once had mall security called on me for buying a $10 lunch box with $2 bills...
Also, you don't need to post multiple threads about one coin. And as noted in your other thread, copper does turn green too, brass is made with copper
Yes. When copper oxide is a green colour. Brass is actually an alloy of copper and zinc, so both turn green,
Mine's my 1826 large cent I picked up at a flea market for around $10
it's cool, but I feel bad for the cent, seeing as that poor Lincoln will be stranded on Mars forever
I like this contest a lot! Okay, so my grandfather was a huge coin collector starting in the late 50's. He started me on proof sets since the year...
YOU FOOL! He's going to go on a rant on his coin as soon as he sees this thread!
Just got this back today, I hope that a 102% counts :devil:
I'm sorry, but I could never buy a coin if I see pictures of the owner holding the coin in such an abusive way. It makes me doubt the seller's...
I've come to find that there is a variation on Godwin's Law on this site, only with that "amazing 11 cent piece".
I cringed just reading that title
Hi, :welcome: to Cointalk! If you're interested in selling/trading, you should check out posting this (with proper photos) in the respected area...
It's just been exposed to chemicals that slightly altered the colour. Sorry, it's not brass plated, worth face
Yep, both cents are from the Denver mint. The mintmarks were not done uniformly, so there are a number of different ways the mintmark will appear,...
I just received my prize in the mail today. Thank you so much, JCB1983, I love the coins!
Just make sure that you only hold a coin by its rim (the edges). Oils in your skin can damage it, so be cautious
Agreed. It's probably been exposed to some harsh chemicals/conditions. There is no way that it could be anything other than zinc platter with...
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