Very interesting thread!
Excellent!
“You can’t grade coins from pictures but I can” Geeze....I should have been paying more attention over the last year.:headbang: But, I'll give...
This is the only one I have. You might already have seen it:...
A pic for reference would help get responses.:)
You'll need clearer pics for anyone to give an accurate answer. If you have a scanner, try it at the highest resolution.
The answer to the coloring has to do with oxidation. I had the same questions a while ago: Why Are Some Cents Black or Red?
Man, you're on a wild ride lately! Beautiful addition to your set!
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Now you guys are just show'n off... LOL! Keep it up! I love seeing these primo notes!
Sweet! And a star to boot!
The term "vignette" refers to the design: http://bibliodyssey.blogspot.com/2010/07/banknote-vignettes.html...
The one you quote is only one of the definitions of "vignette". When it applies to paper notes or stamps, it is the main part of the design or...
Looks like the ones I dig out of the ground..... I would agree with environmental damage.
You can use your imagination as to why it was where it was. Perhaps a dejected hermit who lost his love to the wealthy landowner moved into the...
Nice specimen ladder!!!
I answered your other post. Please..... only one thread per topic.
I think you're right. There are grooves going right across it. I also noticed the mm.
Looks like the remnants of a broach.
I tried the freezing method and it removed a little of the crust. If I wanted to go further, I could use electrolysis but there's no point because...
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