+1 or better yet, more cleaning. Also, handling ancients dies not affect their grade like moderns where fingerprints and skin oils do. Ancients...
Actually, all those who agree with rascal should be agreeing with coin.
Calm down crackpot, I mean tinpot, everything is going to be alright.
One issue that needs to be resolved is: what information is the OP really seeking.
I'm going with Larry on this one because the grain passes from one side, through, and out the other.
Acid bath. Copper succumbs to acid quicker than the clad plating. Also, the surfaces of the coin appear to evidence the same.
I think the question is looking for an answer based on evidence or knowledge, not opinion. I would think the answer could be reasonably...
The PR68 1804 Draped Bust dollar coin. :)
I wonder if Carter and Reagan type coins exist or will exist?
I thought we were discussing methods of . . . . . . . Hmmm . . . .
I like to think of the forum as a benevolent monarchy wherein much freedom is granted unto the subjects and policing power is used judiciously.
+1 silent, good to see ya. Was ya out deer huntin?
Impressive, very impressive.
No disrespect intended. That turning cents into dimes is like turning lead into gold. Must be doing something right.
This is one hilarious thread. I can just see someone sitting on the front porch of their house in Indiana with a jar of mercury. Har Har Har.
I must admit, the reasons were pretty broad and could apply to most non-genuine $3 dollar gold pieces, especially the details and strike reasons.
I just did my first roll searching over the past couple weeks and was amazed to find approximately 15%-20% coppers. I almost filled a quart jar.
That is pretty good. Is that from roll searching?
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