Except that bonding of metal atoms is not the covalent/ionic model of nonmetallic, it is different in that there are not molecules, but positive...
The first coin looks like a gas torch was used on the surface , the torch heat liquedfied the surface layer and the gas pressure produced the wave...
Well he did post it 12 years ago, probably didn't renew his domain. Try google for other names.
If you are talking about the shadow effect of the letters of liberty, it is MD or a copper plating problem there. Of course, I shouldn't comment...
Ro1974, you can express your thought that a coin is not correct, but there is no need to get that personal about it. Now let the rest of the...
If you want to start another one, up at the top of this thread is "Home>Forums>Coin Forums> Paper money, click on the Paper money and it gives...
The forum doesn't force anyone to answer any question asked. If it is a member you often joust with, fine, give a sarcastic or uppidity ( as my...
No, both numbers would be about the same height. Look at the small zero orver large zero here for an easier idea. 1960-D DDO, RPM. Sm/Lg date,...
Real teachers know that doesn't work, it is usually from those who do not have a current grasp of the knowledge required. They use it to deflect...
As often occurs in the bullion investing forum, I can not find a posting that could be the initiating post of the irritation, and I am not going...
If it has a valid denomination by governmental source it is a coin. If not it is bullion no matter how pretty and offbeat it is.
From your photo, I can see that the edge of the coin has slight rounding, this is to allow coins to go into counters and even some antique gum...
It is listed as your photo as # 1222 as scarce in Benjamin Wright's book American Business Tokens ( 1972). No other info on it there. Welcome Jim.
Once it goes over double digits.......save it in case one is under house arrest.
RPMs mean RePunched Mintmark. https://web.stanford.edu/~clint/coinacro.htm
Because they are metallic bond, rather than covalent or ionic, they would maintain the color of the original metal. The same for the 'shine' if...
I wish the best to Steve in his battle, He has the character to beat this if anyone could. I got this coin since I have wanted one for a long...
Since a TPG grader only uses a 5X magnifier , as heard on CT, I wonder how small someone could engrave their name with a micro discharge and not...
Hey, you accepted it on the first page, usually it takes at least 20+ pages before the opinions on LMPs are accepted.
Now retiring from being a moderator enters my mind more often than from work :)
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