Here is one I've got with the date 1549 and this link (I think) mentions that around the 1400s the first "anno domini" dates began showing up....
LOL, I bet... ;) Ben
I volunteer to answer coin questions on another site. One question which seems to be making the rounds now are the (post mint struck) Lincoln...
F-12/15 Ben
I have an 1887-S Half Eagle and when a dealer saw it they (I'll admit, jokingly) said I should have the S removed... Take Care Ben...
No worries mate. I didn't realize it (accelerated toning) was happening until a few weeks ago when I was bored and began looking for 1955...
With open arms, OPEN ARMS... LOL
The year 1794 and get a roll of shiny new halves... Take Care Ben
Chuckle, thanks for all the positive can negative comments, LOL. :D BTW Doug, I agree, don't want this lady to darken up too much more. It's...
Okay, here's my numismatic protection with a few reasons why I purchased her... Take Care Ben [IMG]
If real several hundred dollars wouldn't be out of the question. However, there are more fakes on the market than the real things. I'm unaware...
Looks like a Chinese Cash coin. Here is an old thread which discusses coin not unlike this one... My guess would be a Ming Dynasty issue from...
I actually purchased this coin and it had already toned up some around the rims. It's only accelerated since being down in the (warm, moist, and...
I think you've made a sound decision and have quite a job ahead of you. Remember, the condition of the coin is just about everything. Good...
Looks like a Proof to me. Nice looking coin... Ben
Thanks Doug, those certainly are reasons. Enforcement is another factor altogether... ;) Ben
Earlier pics taken on differing dates using 100watt bulb [IMG] Neon (Ott Lite) [IMG]
Here is absolutely the MOST radically toned Morgan (or anything) for that matter in the Bonedigger Coin Collection. Here is a Naturally toned...
I agree, AMAZING... Take Care Ben
Interesting, my knowledge of International Issues has certainly been expanded. Many Thanks... :) Take Care Ben
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