The coating on the 1943 cent is zinc over steel, where as the zinc/lincolns are copper over zinc. My first thought was die deterioration, but the...
Disagreement and questioning on seldom seen numismatic material is to be expected on any coin forum. Some come expecting acclaimmation and are...
Wait, in the original statement you only mentioned PVC spots, not a fingerprint. When did a fingerprint come into play? They of course would only...
I've used axial lighting, but it does tend to eliminate the vertical difference on the coin. It shows defects on the surface ( fine scratches,...
As I have said once above, lets wait. With out the photos we have nothing concrete to go from. It may not be a 1990 cent, it may not be anything....
No , just stop the line of posts. Thanks Jim
Its approximately similar in context to the "Buffalo droppings" coins.
Let's hold off until he actually does post a photo. 159Miller, please post visual evidence or abandon this line of discussion. Also confirm the...
Before there are difficulties, lets cease with this latest line of exchanges. Keep it ancient history and coins or I will send the "is this a...
Well yes, except I was trying more to localize the origin of said "spots" as in they were possibly not visible as spots at that time. But I guess...
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Thanks Fred, I will add that to my 60's info. jim
98% sure. The initial transfer could have so small at grading that it was not noticed. If it has only become apparent after slabbing. I would...
Not knowing the history, it would just be a wild guess. somehow reactive chemicals had to get inside the wrapping. Then it is just a matter of...
If you do exchange outside of the B/S/T classified ads, the forum is entirely outside of any transaction and will not intercede on the behalf of...
I have to think it is not a RPM, but damage. Stand back and look at that area of the loop of the "9", starting way below up to well above it is a...
Michele, notice the spacing between the letters. if it was a real I , the space between it and the other I would be same as between the real I and...
Or use the more expensive stainless steel staples.
The plastic ( prob. mylar) is not completely impermeable, and over the last 45 years a corrosion initiating chemical such as sulfur compounds...
Besides, the governments you mention have a history of pretending to allow private ownership, but then changing the rules so they own it. The Bank...
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