I give Fred a ton of credit for holding his keys, even though he probably gets it also in his profession. Jim
I think the use of the phrase " going to take it to a professional ( certified) dealer " is a way to leave with a put down , that is usually not a...
( disclaimer, not an ancient collector, so....) Tin has a melting point about half of bronze ( varies according to %) whereas silver is slightly...
https://www.cointalk.com/forums/for-sale/ Be sure to read the first 2 threads ( admin) and rules. All messages will be by PM ( conversations) Jim
It is pretty, but it seems extremely colorful for what looks like a slightly circulated coin. What bothers me , is I am very uncertain about the...
With the photos , I see only a little MD , mainly on the date.
Robert Lahti, please read the Rules , especially concerning Language! Jim
Then respond with the panache and temperance I know you can call upon :) Jim (Hey its only 101 now, time to go for my walk).
It is poor decision to continue using a die that was so worn and deteriorated. These are common as hard to notice by the operator until 1000s are...
If it occurred in the normal minting process, I would say yes, much more than the "specially minted illegal coins" that mint workers made for...
It is difficult to show that member populations go int any specific direction. Here is a 'snapshot' right off the home page Total: 485 (members:...
I think that the 55 DD was made and mixed with so many others that were normal, that the decision was made to let them go anyway rather than...
OP, you can see what is meant about the lettering by pressing a quarter in clay, bar of soap, etc. Some times they do the same by squeezing 2...
How do you know it is the proper weight? The reason I ask is that metal verifiers and acid test the outside, not interior. Specific gravity test...
Many medical /genetic specialist suspect Marfan Disease. "An Ohio physician first suggested in 1962 that Lincoln may have had Marfan syndrome,...
https://www.stevespanglerscience.com/lab/experiments/gold-pennies/ Stop at step 4 you have "silver" cents, go all the way!!!! gold cents. 3...
In strong acid for a while. Acid dissolves from every direction , so details stay proportional to original mostly, the thickness, weight, and...
Please only post each coin presented with questions in one thread in 1 forum to avoid confusion.
I think a hi temp torch with the cent at an angle. Notice the flow chart around the date.The worn parts on the cheek are wavered also, so I do not...
Willy, take it one step at the time. As the article says the "Push" type is by far the most common type of MD, so look just at the top comparison...
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