Not if you can find someone who wants it. Not really collectable.
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Still an interesting question. AFAIK the easiest way to distinguish a proof is to look at the edge. A proof coin has an edge that is 90 degrees,...
I'm with @Insider on this one. The marks on the OP coin don't look quite as "regimented" as on the "roller marks" coin. What do I know though...
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What does the edge look like?
Way too porous looking, I'll go with fake.
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Cover the coin with a good shot of acetone, cover the container (shot glasses are great) and leave it overnight. Fish it out and see if it...
Pretty thing...
Mine came about mentioning that 1794 two pence coin weighed 62.2 g (2 ounces) and someone pointed out that copper coins are weighed by the Av....
Since you've gone this far, may I suggest a soak in acetone (or xylene if you have it) and then verdicare again.
Good luck, let us see how it worked!
Maybe Doug @GDJMSP might chime in
...so, a thin flan would only be 1/2 inch thick... :)
I like the coin, but as far as a cleaning, I would be as happy to learn as you. I don't see any parallel scratches, but I do see (perhaps)...
Wow, there are several rust treatments to be found at auto supply stores and hardware stores. As long as you don't scrub with these, it might be...
Extend the linear bubble and see what it does to the first S in STATES...
Please don't
Averaging all the responses in the poll, I get MS61 [IMG] $25 on e-bay + $3 shipping
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