^ Agreed, coin and stamp were cast as one.
Very interesting, I would not have expected such a crude regal issue from the Moscow mint during that period. Cool stuff
Woah what's up with that coin? It looks really off. For example: The double headed eagle's eyes are missing, the scepter is "broken" and not...
You'll get spots if there are minerals or salts in the water since they crystallize on the coin when the water dries. Not really a big deal with...
Distilled water, I wouldn't use soap.
If acquiring inventory on ebay, there isn't much in the way of questionable practices to be used without breaking ebay policy. Auctions are the...
They are actually silver washed souvenirs sold in the Vatican in the late 20th century and possibly still are today. They are base metal. Solid...
In my experience items shipped from Portugal get to the US relatively fast, usually around a week worth of business days. I wouldn't say his stuff...
Thanks so much, I sure will! I do own a copy of the Rulau book and will have to double check if there is a section on Brazilian pieces, though I...
Not sure exactly but either planchet or die. Possible some grease filling and a streak in the center where the grease loosened and fell out. Thanks.
I've never seen any Lauer encased pieces before, so we are in the same boat. :)
I think i may have a lead on which direction to research. Someone on another forum referenced these pieces:...
You sure that's a gun?
This was a recent eBay pickup. Probably paid more than it may actually be worth, but I sometimes splurge on interesting items. The auction...
Take a minute to bring this coin up with people familiar with shipwreck coins. It will be a learning experience, something that every single one...
Mysore (Indian States) 20 cash
It would be corroded.
Thank you for all of your input. I guess the general consensus is in the low AU range. I figured MS was doubtful as the coin was loose in a bulk...
Sorry, but no. There are no signs of this coin having spent time in salt water.
Well it doesn't look like post mint damage, so what else can it be? It's a small streak where the parts of dentils involved are high profile and...
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