I would go with the acid also, but I think something was done to reduce the raised portion of the rim first so it would disappear almost entirely...
I would have passed at a fair price, looks like they tried to make the inside of the 'D' correct, but it looks lopsided to me when magnified by...
Blue-green blemish on copper usually means corrosion. When, where, and why can not be determined.
I see nothing interesting , just a slight amount of mechanical doubling. It does help if you indicate the areas of concern, so we can concentrate...
Just modern circulated cents, nothing outstanding , Appear VF-XF grading from photos, no extra value, Jim
The 1944 was glued to something and pulled off, some of the backing is still glued. The coloration is because the adhesive protected the coin from...
This is the FS-101. sm/lg DDO, D/D. [ATTACH]
Also is a large date.
It is a RPM. but not a DDO-001. Jim
The small amount of die metal that was between the bottom of the 5 and the 'S" mint mark that would push the metal down broke off. It was a...
Safes and vaults from the 50-60s often used asbestos for fire prevention. Diebold safe manufacturer's workers have sued for long disease.
Yes it does release the trapped water vapor, so do it in a dry , warm place, place with no coins.
These strips are inexpensive and quite usable for detection of humidity. Put in the safes, bags, bathroom , library, where ever you need to know...
The doubling on the obverse appears to be die deterioration doubling with some ( either) mechanical doubling an/or directional lighting. Reverse...
I don't see it as either. "Grease" would be assumed to reduce the height of 'TR' in trust where the damage seems to pass, and acid doesn't...
Problem with commentator, not in coin is what is used in the coin variety section.:)
The upswing in metals started when certain situations in the market and world political ( which we can't discuss by rules) environment changed. I...
Deteriorated die, a small chip of metal die broke off in the sharp corner and coin metal filled it. Die chip. A DD would show some evidence of...
Teh,I have had enough of your ranting. The language is enough . Find another forum. Jim
I thought it would be Insider! Imagine the PCGS slab with Emoji faces all over it :)
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