Admirable, there's lots to learn here...for all of us. BTW, just another crappy zincoln
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Sulfur is well known to darken copper (or bronze or brass) in such concoctions as Deller's Darkener.
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I feel extremely fortunate that I live within a reasonable distance from a pretty good coin shop that has a bid board. The owner is...
For wheat pennies (Wheaties) a first guideline would be to look at the lines on the wheat stalks on the back and see if they look strong and separate.
Kind of looks like a "YU"
Sorry guys, that one sold, but you can get this one that has a black eye... [IMG]
I thought the 1836 written edge was struck with a screw press...no?
That is an ugly sucker, ain't it!
Hey, c'mon that one took me a long time. :)
whut?
I just bought an 1836 which did not specify reeded or written edge (unfortunately it was the written edge...sigh :arghh:) but I thought I read...
Just saw this on ebay and posting for your "enjoyment"? [IMG] [IMG]
So, that's your 1921. Not a bad coin and not a bad deal. You can also post coins like this in the Coin Chat forum.
[IMG] I dunno...habit I guess
Hey, c'mon, loosen up a bit. I don't think he meant any harm and the person you are responding to is a seasoned, respected coin collector trying...
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I see something there, but might just be a stain... [ATTACH]
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