Count me in as one of those who wants to know. I know the uncertainty of opinions based only on photos, but I want to know with as much certainty...
It appears some of the confusion in this thread comes from an inconsistency in terminology. "Pure" gold, in an absolute sense, probably does not...
What a great way to start out on Coin Talk! I hope it turns out to be genuine--it sure looks like it is to me, but I'm no expert. It's already...
In the picture it's easy because they are in alphabetical order. On a cent it would be harder, but it appears the stamps are precise enough to...
Someone playing with the acid commonly used to bring back the date on buffalo nickels might well keep playing until the weight reached exactly...
I suspect you could get that effect of the reverse mushy with a strong obverse by several means. If the obverse were coated with oil or wax...
Thanks. I always wonder a little on eBay. I once thought I would be able to tell a fake, but then I started seeing all the treads on CT that...
My poor Hadrian as is green with envy. (I just hope it is genuine. Got it on eBay back in 2004.)[ATTACH] [ATTACH] And also a worn denarius,...
That's what it looks like to me. It's hard to imagine what circulated Jefferson would merit such care, but perhaps the person was looking to...
The brass brush mentioned above will not scratch the bronze (assuming it is good quality bronze), but I would think it might easily remove any...
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