I think that I may find some time this weekend. Gonna be snowing. And you are right verdi care won't hurt it.
Thanks all. The coin doesn't have much wear at all. When I bought it, it had the problems it does right now. I just don't want to make it worse....
Thats why I don't send mine until closer to Christmas. It stops some of the temptation.
The only thing that I can see is that it is a Mule. Kind of like a transitional die in coins. The wrong back plate was used for the inking.
Danny there is a big difference between contact marks, IE focal marks and circulation marks. Also the luster is what is considered when coins...
I see it. The shallow void went into the cud area opposite it.
Does anyone think that verdi care could help this one? I know it's a bit rough. Just found it going thru some flips that I had put away. [ATTACH]...
Ah didn't know it was a CT link. I have seen that one before.
I got 2 or three of these. Wasn't a fan of the condition. But they are RPM=001 S/S North or ODV-25.
Those were weak and deteriorated dies that struck that coin. Anytime you see loss of detail on the bottom of the steps, thru the top of the...
@paddyman98 has pics, Coins just like yours. It would be lighter "hardly but still light. This one says heavy, I lean towards corroded.
To Kathy Eva Adams?
Can't say much about the Philly's. But Denver was still dealing with a few plating issues in 2010.
Did that hold a couple of bowling balls? Neat "promo" item.
Fun finds. I would imagine that there are a few more stages. I wish I lived on the east coast just to be able to find Philly coins in change.
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] I just noticed I went back to a Canadian. If that's not ok then I will play Denmark. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Never heard of that site. You can look thru a cherrypickers, or simply look at VV variety vista for dates with RPM's and DDO/DDR.
The markers say -003. Stage B Nice find Larry.
No, pre 83 cents were actually bronze 95% copper and 5% zinc. The coin that started this thread is environmentally damaged. Caused by corrosion...
46 is known for having a weak date. They are either grease/debri filled or the result of an extreme die polishing.
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