Here is one of mine that I found in an uncleaned lot. [ATTACH]
@johnmilton I will take a look at your collection. After WWII many coins that had been held were released because people needed the money. They...
I have a few that I got in circulation in the way back days.
FDR needs a haircut [ATTACH]
Nice find. Like Ed says, they are still out there. I find a V nickel or and Indian Head now and then in roll hunting.
I felt the same way. Mine has a very thick silver wash. So thick that I am not able to bring out more details without chancing some destruction.
I settled on: Aurelian plated AE Antoninianus. Siscia mint. IMP AVRELIANVS AVG, radiate, cuirassed bust right / IOVI CONSER, Emperor standing...
Thanks @GarrettB That's what I need. I think mine is Star Q in the Mint Mark.
@Bing Thanks my friend.
Nice.
I am about finished cleaning this and can't identify the coin yet. Help would appreciated. Thanks [ATTACH]
About 3 years ago I started getting uncleaned coins in hopes to build a collection. I have cleaned, identified and cataloged over 200 now. The...
Helena AE4, 1.87 g, 14.59 mm. Trier. 337-340 AD. Obverse: FL IVL HE-LENAE AVG, mantled bust right, hair elaborately dressed. Reverse: PA-X...
The staples on the 2 X 2 the coins are in would not be the source. It would have had to have contact with another 2 X 2. All of these responses...
A cotton swab with the dip and just touch the area. The two marks match almost identical with the length of a staple. It is very reasonable that...
I think a rusty staple is the culprit.
Nice finds Ed. I have a WW II .45 Auto Holster Hanger with Scovill snaps. I need to replace 2 of them. They are still being made. I just need to...
There are many, many threads on coin photography here on CT. You will get much more information in a shorter period if you search them.
Nice. Something new to do.
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