The term graffiti prior to spray paint did imply scratching into a substance. It could be a letter,number,symbol, design. It was noted in Roman...
I suspect there are collectors of this type of numismatic souvenir. Looks in good shape for the age. Jim
I think the toning is consistent with the paper envelope that it may have been stored in. Jim
The black is an end stage of toning. If you aren't going to clean it, then rinse with acetone, air dry, and put in a safe holder. Unless you...
Copper bullion is currently $4.10 per pound, not per avp. ounce. :) Jim
If the coin is sealed from air, the process can't continue. The idea that toning starts unseen and then continues to grow without additional...
Most likely, there is a "leak" in the seal, check around the seal where the toning is most evident. Usually you will find either a very small...
Yes, it had the type IV (medium) as well as the type VI ( very large) S, and variations thereof. Jim
The 1884-S used only the type IV mint mark I believe, although some are shifted,tilted, and even repunched. This is a medium sized mm. Jim
Red copper can change to RB to Brown over time due to the effects of sulfur and chemicals in the air. Until the last 50 years or so, little effort...
MD in my opinion. Jim
There have been many similar posts that may be of help to you. Just put digital microscope in the white search box in the blue menu...
Most likely. The quotes I look for are such as " It is different this time" " It will double in 2 months" " Fiat currency is worthless, only PM...
It has been said how silver is a thin market. We don't see much posting from the "silver to the moon" types, recently, but with the small market...
Welcome to the forum! The coin color of IHC coins that age can vary significantly from nickle to copper to black. The parallel lines ( scratch...
I am one who feels that an end to QE2 is already figured into the market, both stock and commodities. And except for a initial downward trend by...
Isn't that the truth!!! In many aspects :)
Welcome to the forum! It appears to be a cud. The die in that area broke away, and so there wasn't a die area to form the design, thus the...
When you read figures like this, don't you get the idea that they have an interest in increased gold prices? Gold is under $1500, so very few...
hi Richard, Welcome to the forum! It isn't a coin as it has no value indicated. Most likely that is the reason it is octagonal rather than...
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