I can't speak for Jeff, but what is there to lose at this point. Your first photo shows someone already used something harsh, like a wire brush,...
All you need to know is pretty much what Jeff just said.
Yes, he is serious about the white vinegar. It can react with the nickel but not like with a cent. If left too long in the vinegar the coin will...
Winna", winna', chicken dinna"
Didn't that have something to do with the Kennedy family requesting a design change?
I found three tokens recently for a quarter each in a junk box and was wondering if anyone could properly identify this one? "Good For 5 Cents In...
Wash your hands and throw this in a can.
Now to find out what the VAM is for this.
Be patient my friend. John has been dealing with Parkinsons for years.
But, but, I got a pop up that said there was a 17% price drop. LOL.
C'mon Sal, lighten up a bit. OP is a new member since today.
Oooooh. Gives us back our pretty precioussss.
LMBO :D
Very nice write up and some history I did not know about. That second medal sure is busy but shows what can be included when designed by the right...
@Shinyjack Nice example of a later stage die. Note that you will most always see die cracks or chips on Philadelphia coins before you will see...
As an aside Did you know your screen name @Cowinthehole is the same way that Howe Caverns in New York State were found? A cow fell in a hole and...
Very nice and very easy to see. Congrats.
LOL. I was the shortest kid in school up to the 6th grade. I was the youngest in my class the whole time. I am 1/2 Polish, 1/4 Irish and 1/4...
I would not bid at all at any price. There are no damaged coins in my complete set minus this coin. Therefore, I would not dishonor my collection...
And wouldn't you know, my sister got a 2021 D in the same mailing. Almost a run there.
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