Ncs?
OK, I did not know that. I want to start collecting them because I find them interesting.
Check out some older threads. There are more examples of MD than DD. Also, check out doubleddie.com
Hey, now, challenge coins are cool. I wish I had had an opportunity to earn some and not come by any second hand. :)
Not sold and the patina should be preserved. The xylene will help dissolve the PVC residue (if that is what it is).
No. Doubled dies are caused by actual doubling on the the die that strikes the planchet. Usually, you will see some kind of separation of the...
The xylene is about $4 and the distilled water is about $1. Also, the coin has been in the family for 60+ years.
Or at least took what was their's to begin with.
I think what you are referring to is MD or, mechanical doubling. No error.
It appears to be residue from PVC from the holder. I would give it a xylene soak to try and remove that residue. Then a rinse in distilled...
+1
Niiiiiiiice! What would also be cool would be quarter sized ones.
Exactly straight up or down from the original?
I would think the first thing you need to do to have a worth while adventure is to research what you are doing. You do not pull things up out of...
Greg, very nice toning going on! It appears you specialize in collecting toned coins?
Yes! I am glad I found this site or my eyes would not have been opened. So many coins from different countries are so beautiful because they are...
Nice pics of nice proofs!
It would seem to me that a loupe is quick and efficient.
It looks like a nice coin with mint luster.
She was a tough old crow.
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