50 years from now, new collectors will be asking how it was when actual metal coins were used in circulation instead of digital accounting. Cash...
Yes, both ends up with corrosion of the surface. Both involves the same chemical processes, but the speed of the reaction is greater with PVC...
Actually, maybe a very good deal. For one USD and shipping from them, we ship 10 dimes ( value in metal , .018$ each or 18 cents for $1 USD. Since...
Collectors of Ancients may have a difference opinion, but Verdigris is a corrosion process generally initiated by environmental factors. PVC...
I hope they can focus a camera on it ( I seriously doubt ) as I would like to see how it tones/corrodes on Mars :)
Here is the PDF of mint production including foreign coins. Use the search button within the PDF to fidn the foreign section . Too much for me ,...
No, as that is considered altering the surface artificially
Welcome to the forum!. Mold shouldn't be growing on the coin. If it is, it is far too wet. Dirt can affect the preceived value as buyers will...
Since the year can't be determined, as it was on the reverse ( which I also believe was sanded down due to the scratches) and the obverse date...
I would expect a thin film material like a thin oil based like MS-70, Blue Ribbon, or similar, that was applied in ways other than as instructed. IMO.
I think that if the photos were sharper, it would appear even more hopeless for complete recovery. In that I agree with the above on the use of...
The "poor man's 55 is of course not a DDO, it is a case of deteriorated dies in the 55 part of the date. Usually, it it the right side of the loop...
B & L loupes are a fine brand, I have several . I prefer BelOMO loupes as my eyes are getting on in years, and this lens is wider and has a better...
We are not going to allow another cent on dime argument to spoil another thread. Redwin had a correlation of his first post to the OP question....
I don't think it is a die crack from the T through the memorial area either, it appears to be a die gouge as it "rides" upon the high areas of die...
There is one minor doubled die obverse for 1966 http://www.coppercoins.com/lincoln/diestate.php?date=1966&die_id=1966p1do001&die_state=lds but...
Well, you probably can find what it sold for since this was from 4 years ago. :)
The more experienced " creators" use a piece of leather beneath which prevents most of the (further) damge from he blow to the other side. PMD.
Thanks for the new photos. I agree, I think it is the 1866 Snow-2 ( FS-01-1866-301) RPD-001. Yours shows the easily seen repunching of the last...
Good site for info on die trails. http://www.traildies.com/index.html
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