Sooo... let's see some pics of the coin and the couch (GF optional).
I seriously doubt it. This is nothing but a coated cent. Throw it in with the rest of the junk.
Back in the "good old days" we would apply a coat of liquid mercury to both sides of a Lincoln cent. For awhile, it would shine like a silver...
Here's a hint: "open wide!"
You're referring to well known counterfeiter "Jinghuashei" (his former eBay ID) and the interview by Susan Headley. Scroll about 1/3 of the way...
Here are three older threads on the same type of damage: http://www.cointalk.com/t203787/ http://www.cointalk.com/t207945/...
Here's some direct links: http://www.ebay.com/itm/290794858236 http://www.ebay.com/itm/300800083489 http://www.ebay.com/itm/290798265400 The...
Considering the number of circulated proofs I've been picking up at the bank, I believe there are many more wives just like yours...;)
Definition of Ruben's threads: The obscure... the weird... the bizarre.
I think anyone trying traveling to and from certain countries should make an effort to thoroughly understand the laws in regards to what items may...
Regardless of whether it's a F-15 or VF-20, I really like the natural look of that coin. Excellent photography too!
Well now.. the latest "wanna be" mod, lol.
Mentioning Speedy brings back memories of this thread (a case of mistaken identity)... http://www.cointalk.com/t191419/
Plus it has that nasty denatonium benzoate in it: http://www.cointalk.com/t57478/
For some reason, this and the '93 seem especially susceptible to dark, unattractive toning... so I agree with the fact that the OP's was probably...
Need a pic of the "head and face" area (obverse). However, this a common coin, and usually sells in the twenty dollar range in circulated...
Of course, that has been addressed many times in the past here on CT. There are many members who will never be convinced his overstrikes are not...
I guess some answers nay be found in this article: http://www.coinlink.com/News/us-coins/fire-damaged-coins-conserved/
Unless DC made it.. but that's another story.
Yep... even though this "coin" was listed as a "novelty", it still fits into eBay's "no-no" category regarding replicas. Maybe the seller should...
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