Great uncle - I suppose so. I find genealogy fascinating but very confusing when it comes to terms. Both men got wounded at different battles in...
I am with Marshall. Two reverse dies were used on the 09 S. The S is in the same position on each die and only one style of mm was used. May be it...
Kinda hard to tell from those pictures. A larger close up of mm area would help. If you have Snow's Attribution guide 2nd edition vol 4, he offers...
Provenance -- Google - PETER TURNEY'S 1st TENNESSEE REGIMENT Peter was the older brother of my greatgrand father.
This one has been in the family since the war. I am using a new scanner. The color green is stronger on the bill than this scan.
Square edges are also a diagnostic for some forgeries.
I really like a lot of the ancients but I am put off because I hear that a lot on the market are very good forgeries.
Great idea. Wonderfull for shows. Please send an extra buck and get shirts with a pocket so I can park my loupe dangling from lanyard. IMHO,...
Rated R8 in all grades in 1976 by Alan Kessler According to Allen Kessler in his 1976 book "The Fugio Coppers; a simple method for identifying...
I'm thinking it maybe a 12-N.2.
Nice coins, amigo! Are you sure you are not a "Copper Weenie"? [IMG]
I don't know if there was only one die responsible for this error but to me it appears as though the mint mark is in a different position than the...
I am a little confused by your question. Are you wanting to collect coins as an investment or collect coins because you are drawn to them because...
Thanks for the very informative thread. I really like the way this set up shows the relief of the coins. What F stop are you using? In regards to...
Can you not stop the continuing toning by changing the coins environment and avoid stripping skin?
I trust that you are speaking of silver coins only.
Really? Besides using acetone to get rid of PVC, what other conditions warrant dipping?
Correction. No, you can not. I found the password and tried to be the Lone Ranger. Ebay would not allow me to message them. Ebay sure has changed...
Yes, you can. When you click on the buyers ID it will bring up a page which gives you the option of contacting member. You need to sign in if you...
I just checked out the feedback of the seller and sure enough the buyer left positive feedback. He also bought a 1909-S IHC which appears to...
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