Nice! Yours is an earlier stage of destruction, but different die
Detects and calculates metallic composition of an object
Negative
Being that the gold material is in a straight line pretty much, with a few tiny specs in other spots, probably likely was sitting on top. It is a...
Buffalo area in NY
Oh, I knew you were when i read it
Teacher here: Global History since 1700, the U.S. Constitution, and Economics
I have always done so when I get the results. Last one was the results of a nickel webbing strip.
You look hard at work doing so in your avatar
Well said. You can definitely see space between where the gold-like metal ends and the copper begins. Actually, I am going Monday to have it...
Personally, I like Kurt a lot. I don't think anyone here can say he isn't knowledgable or intelligent. He does have a rather unique sense of...
A beauty Mint State example. Another new error type for me. Enjoy! ~Joe C. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
I am sure both cases occurred
I didn't pry it. Impurities in the metal prevents it from bonding.
Working on it!
I have heard of silver fragments struck into coins. Not sure about gold. Possible... Better photos... [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
I am going with unmelted metal
Either impurities or a bad mixture caused major limitations on this cent. Part of the lamination folded over and then got struck by the dies....
This one is a beauty. My first one! ~Joe C. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
At first I thought it was forced off. No tool marks, scratches, or gripping devices anywhere on the edges, rims, or the surfaces. There are...
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