I figured you might. I was noticing the Verdi on the specimen and was leaning authentic. I knew the additional information would tip you back in...
Curious: is your specimen rotated?
The best way for members to help other members is by providing the basics with their specimens. Full obverse and reverse shots. Edge shots,...
Paddyman is saying the reverse was exposed to conditions to cause unusual toning to the reverse and that the reverse clad is in fact, not missing....
I’m with Jim; washer or dryer drum.
I think DDO. There is also signs of DD, but the tell in my opinion is the base of the T and Y in LIBERTY. In my experience, there are tons of...
Nice Ed!! Makes me want to come down to the City to get some training from you...and maybe do a bit of fishing!! Love to see your results!!
Good plan. Good luck!!
OK, had a look at Coins and Canada. I think you have the 1953 SF Near. There were 4 varieties for the date, not 2 as I thought. Apparently, the...
Hi potty dollar - some quick pics. Looks like the shoulder strap could be the differentiator when unsure about the leaf position. Have a look -...
Hi Randy - the pane of glass reflects the light so it hits the specimen indirectly. This way it reduces the glare spots on the coin while...
I am pretty sure I have both so I’ll get some photos. If I forget, send me a PM.
Another beautiful coin. I'm leaning 65 NOFS just because of the nick in the rim. But a great coin.
Looks like a strap to me and a near leaf (2nd die). I would have to look at my own specimen to be sure though.
Nice artwork Ed!! Superman it is!!
We will need better photos to confirm what you might have there. Here's a setup to consider: [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] I...
And now you know. If nothing else, you have a rather unique description. Congratulations!
LOL!! I’ve tried lots of items found lying about the house. One lets in too much light….the other too little. One backing color washes out the...
Maybe family members' birth years. I'd leave them as-is as that might be kind of neat or maybe a dunk as Sal suggests.
You may be seeing burnished material from the tops of the damaged devices. That could explain the zinc we are seeing.
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