Although most people poo-poo the prices, the Red Book isn't THAT bad...just remember to stay under what they have listed.
IMHO, wiping the surface of that coin with a cotton swab, tissue paper, toilet paper, etc. won't do any harm. If alcohol doesn't work and you try...
Nice FSB
Dude, get a 1797 two pence!!!
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Hot sauce works only because it has vinegar and salt in it. What the rest of the ingredients do to the coin is questionable. Rather than use hot...
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Yeah, why is it like that?
OK, here we go...the coins sold from the mint for $2,683 and within days the buyer is selling for $14,000...AND on Craigslist...OMG
Nope, not mne, I just saw it.
Notice how the doubling looks very flat and the original figures seem slightly smaller? That's the indication that the die wasn't fastened...
Welcome to CT, but can't you see, you could make something like that by stomping and scuffing a coin around the parking lot.
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Whoa, you just said it was flat field doubling...final answer, maybe slow down
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So, if I get you for a Secret Santa, I know what to get you... :)
I have done this many times with classes. Lots of fun but be VERY careful, hot solutions of caustic are dangerous!
Looking forward to seeing it...
Beautiful coins, thanks for posting. Welcome to CT. I also think the Queen Victoria Pennies which are worn to a cameo appearance are beautiful.
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