Eh...not hard to do, and it would keep it from further deteriorating or infecting any other coins.
I think I would get a holder to put them in.
I was thinking of putting it in the Ancients forum, but not sure they would appreciate the humor...I ruled out the Bullion forum...
Yup, use 100 g instead of 50 g. BTW taring is setting the scale to 0 with a container on it.
Sorry to hear that.
Oops...too late
...except from the standpoint of soaking it in distilled water a few days, brushing it with a toothbrush (not the one you use for your teeth :))...
Hey, welcome to CT. This kind of finish is found mostly on coins that have reacted with some sort of acid, either from environmental exposure or...
My first proof set was a 1963 given to me by my brother-in-law.
Nice change find, but not really worth keeping (although I have a jarfull of ones from the 50's)
Outstanding coins, I'm envious
United States coins started using a "Single Squeeze" hubbing process that pretty much changed what we call a Doubled Die. You can read about it...
The term normally used is Doubled Die, not Double Die. Just being thick is no real indication of a Doubled Die.
BTW, what is your calibration weight you use and did it come with the scale?
Is it perhaps reporting the weight of that little black weighing pan? Try zeroing the balance and putting just the quarter on it. Then try...
Where do you see any doubling for the Doubled Die?
Using a sand patina to hide a rough field is like using Bondo on a car.
I have pointed out errors and gotten thank-you messages.
From what country?
Hard to tell from the pictures.
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