I am still hoping to learn if this coin is a candidate for conservation? If so, how best to proceed? I'm enjoying other discussion as well....
That is a way more interesting response!!
Here is an 1804 Russian 5 Kopeks. The thing weighs 51 grams! (Almost 2 USA silver dollars!) It is over 42 mm in diameter! Does anyone know...
Yea, I think you are! I wouldn't go 2/3s. Thanks a lot! If I can confirm it is genuine, I can concentrate on trying to get my bull-headed...
Thanks all for your thoughts. Some of your comments made me worried about it being authentic so I dug out PCGS' Guide to Coin Grading and...
Google says: http://articulo.mercadolibre.com.pe/MPE-9035712-medalla-recuperad-el-morro-arica-guerra-del-pacifico-_JM Translated: Medal...
Sorry about the pictures. Let me try again. The color is closer to correct too.
A freind of mine has a 1955 Doubled Die that he has for sale on ebay. It's pretty nice but it shows corrosion though. I told him he should...
This enable a reasonable estimate: http://www.jpscorner.com/Ring_Gauge.htm Come on- Break down and buy a caliper! :)
Now with Krause in hand I can see what you are saying is correct. I wonder if I'll ever recognize this stuff without a book in hand!?! :) That...
Oh, and wasn't the date printed right to left until after WW2?
I am trying to learn this. But the symbol for year doesn't look right? Nor does what I assume you see as 7? And where is the title Meiji?...
That is Marvelous!! Thank you for sharing all of them.
I am confused? Are they real 1943 cents that have been copper plated? If not, then I think you could have more of a probem than just ebay if...
If you'd like a great read at a great price, I suggest the "Experts Guide to Collecting & Investing in Rare Coins" by Bowers. It is available for...
Thanks Catbert Your report made the show about as good as not being there can get!
If you'd like a great read at a great price, I suggest the "Experts Guide to Collecting & Investing in Rare Coins" by Bowers. It is available...
Thanks I'll see if anyone I know has something like that.
I believe in trying to stop the rust. (Many don't it seems.) You can see from this thread I tried Break Free. (Somewhat similar to WD40.) I...
Buying anything from China, Romania, Nigeria..... requires a faith in my fellow man that I've not been able to achieve.
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