I started collecting in the early 50's and up till now have NEVER found an IHC.
I think what the OP is asking is whether he should consider having it slabbed (professionally "graded").
Not the best looking, but is it real? 16.65 mm, 4.09 g [ATTACH]
"None of woman born can harm McDuff"
Oh well...on with the hunt...
ha ha ha...I told the vendor that I believed it was a fake and if he shipped it, I would just return it, so, just save us both the trouble and...
First things first. Get it out of that holder. Puncture the clear plastic with a toothpick and tear it away to keep from scratching the coin....
I know I should have posted it before bidding, but I'm getting smarter. Thanks.
Couple of more pics at an angle.[ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Returns are accepted, so should I wait to get it and measure it, or is it that obvious? I am oblivious, not obvious
No weight or diameter given. Other photos taken on an angle showed some shine.
Or, he could send it to your son... : - )
Ok, Ok, I am a cheap coin collector who gets burned sometimes. I wanted a Roman Republic coin and saw this one on e-bay and bought it cheap....
Damn, and I thought I was "whipped".
Beautiful sand patina for ancient coinists.
Start with water, either hot or boiling. Give it a couple of days and use a toothbrush on it. Can repeat if that seems to help. Acetone only if...
Don't lose ALL the sarcasm : - )
OMG...a reasoned and reasonable response...what have you done with @Insider and how much do we have to pay to get him back...uh...never mind : - )
Mostly I agree with this. Bronze Disease is an "attack" of verdigris and may spread by having other coins touch the infected coin and the...
VerdiCare has been around for a few years. The originator @BadThad is a CoinTalk member and several people here have used his product. @Insider...
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