Messing with proofs is always fraught with danger. On a trial coin you could try 1) soaking a couple of hours in acetone, rinse with running hot...
can't you tell...
Nickels are kind-of undersearched, no silver there (OK,OK, war nics) so getting rolls from the bank works pretty good. I'm sure other members...
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BTW, can you tell if this is gold or gold plated? [IMG]
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Buy that scale...
...uh...I don't think "doubled die" means struck twice, it is an error in the die manufacture...and as such, would it not also be a "variety"?
That's funny...which Webster, Alfred E.?
Above the "R" is a die chip (little bit of the die broke off and caused a cavity which was filled by the metal of the coin). I'll pass on the...
This is the famous Itchie and Scratchie variety. [IMG]
How much did you pay to get these graded, and how much could you have bought them for already graded?
OK, I give up...
The coin has a bit of a cast look (porous). What does the edge look like? Do you see a casting seam? What does it weigh?
OK, let's see what you should do...wash your hands in warm water and soap and rinse thoroughly...hold the coin under hot water to thoroughly rinse...
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Actually it really isn't a bother, they just like to gripe.
Looks plated, the aftermarket guys made thousands...
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