It’s the way it’s inside the 2x2 and bring a 1968, it’s 40% silver.
I think so to but it’s enough to draw your attention and make you look twice. :)
As far as I can tell, yes it is. Just exposed to the right conditions. Obviously, it hasn’t circulated a lot.
Not sure but to me this looks like it was removed by some sort of a grinder. The marks are raised and indented on the zinc but not the copper...
A beautifully toned 1902 raw Indian Head Cent. I’ve had this for a number of years. The obverse is a beautiful color, strong on the rosy red and...
The Moursaur is 7” long, the Crinoid is 10” and the crocodile is 16”. Here is a Trilobite and it’s 9” long and 6” wide. I’ve had him for years....
No, but this is my crocodile fossil. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
A partial jaw bone from a Mosasaur
It could be that the coin was perfect until the plating was removed a week ago. Hence, no zinc rot but it will start now as soon as it gets...
Here’s my two newest fossils. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
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There is specific reason they are called BIE’s. Just because they have die chips in places in LIBERTY other than between the BE doesn’t make them...
Very nice looking piece.
I just like the coin, for some known reason. It’s one of those coins that’s calling my name when I look at it. Ever have that happen? When that...
Looks like it was slightly scraped as all the lines inside of it are going in the same direction.
As Paddyman told you.
The copper had been stripped away so you’re seeing the zinc.
Sounds like a quarter that has been in the ground for awhile. It’s known as environmental damage. Photos would be best. Not to nitpick but copper...
Philopatris 9 BC - 40 AD Petra Mint 5/4 BC Obv. Laureate head of Aretas IV right Rev. Two cornucopias parallel right With palm branch issuing...
That would be the best way to look at it.
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