If I am not mistaken, some areas have deposits that are nearly 100% gold but I'm not sure just where they were.
Just noticed this thread was started in 2012 and the OP quit posting in 2013.
Using eZest has to be followed by THOROUGH rinsing if not neutralization, and the newly clean surface would be prone to quick toning.
BTW, Carl has left the building and hasn't done anything beyond his initial post.
Interesting, since they are clad coins, I would guess something in the cladding process.
scratch
OK, I right clicked on your image and selected "Google Search" and got this for no cost [ATTACH] ...and apparently worth every cent, since none of...
Maybe @Lehigh96
I often notice things after I take a picture.
The scratches on the 98 look bad.
Crappy Zincoln Linear Plating Bubble...CZLPB
I always check but keep VERY few
Happy Birthday to those mentioned and a Very Merry Unbirthday to everyone else
Worth less than $1, but a fairly nice coin. I would probably keep it. The iron blanks used to press these were zinc plated.
Yup a 2009 D
If you want people to be more positive, you need to be more positive also.
Two out of three isn't bad... :)
Actually, you do pretty good
I always thought of you as more of a succubus.. :)
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