Interesting as the change was dramatic and proportionaly deep.
JCB and all....Please Keep the thread to those related to real coins/currency or it will quickly jump to political or other fantasy...
Polyester and polypropylene are safer for pages, but read the wiki pages on PVC. You have had enough chemistry in dental school to follow it. The...
The colors seen in toning are produced mainly by thin film interference of the chemical deposits ( actually corrosion layers ) responsible. The...
I wonder if you bothered to read the "proviso" . Hearsay is when statements are made which the maker ( in this case The indicated state treasury...
Using the past tense , he is deceased? Gift donations are not posthumously given. They have to be declared on tax returns the year given, or the...
I think that 10% of total investments in commodities is a reasonable amount, as long as it is maintained by research and evaluation at reasonable...
You seem to imply that the "original owner" of this treasure is alive. If that is the case, consult a lawyer and a tax lawyer. If the person is...
I do not necessarily think they are conspiracy theorists, but neither do I see any evidence, let alone conclusive evidence on that point. It is...
I think he left the "not" out in the sentence, as that worn and a minor ( if considered by the TPG) off center would not make it worth while. Sorry.
Select the best 1 or 2 and send them in. If they get the grade you expect, then it is worth the cost. If they comeback lower than you wanted, at...
I think PMD also. Jim
Too many people want such a product. Many have older coppers such as large cents and indians that were badly cleaned and colored abnormally. A...
A finess of .986 is rather unusual also, mainly european coins such as Aust., Hungarian, etc. ducats so perhaps that may help in your search but...
The one that looks a little red has environmental damage whereas the other is a normal cent. The red coloration may be due to contact with iron or...
The doubling on the letters in post #4 top photo is machine doubling and not doubled die. It is a flattened doubling. jim Welcome to the Forum!!
If you had a large hoard to sell, would you just contact one possible buyer? There are many that advertise their buying depth and availability....
SilverDrachma, Welcome to the forum! But, please read the rules of the site. I have spent the last 10 minutes or so, deleting your duplicate...
Yes, I see doubled die results on the "1", "7" the "e" in Ley, and a few other separated serifs, i would agree about this one. Jim
I agree, they were not issued as coins. Most likely as decorations as they appear to be used in the photos. Mexico ( not the government but the...
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