The 1922 plain lincoln cent was never produced either, so a new die could be used to remove the D on regular 1922-D cents to make a plain? Of...
This is an accepted device for determining SG. Since it is used to determine SG of gemstones ( usually less than 2 grams), coins are much easier....
Doug will probably come back and say : Morgan surface ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Peace ~~~~~~~~~~ ( or...
High AU, I don't see any evidence of cleaning. If it was, they didn't really clean much. Since I am saying it is AU, I figure it was in someones...
Annealing , as I understand the use in the mint" is to soften the metal, and now that I reflect on my previous answer, I should say as you did,...
Generally the terms acid and restored refer to a treatment of copper nickle coins such as 5 cent buffaloes. What is restored is an identifiable...
I go along with GDJMSP. I think it is the processing of the dies that make the big difference. I suspect the pressure of striking would neutralize...
I agree with Rlm. The first coin is not (IMO) a matte proof cent. The second one appears to be, but I would be prepared to look at it very...
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The last few posts along this line are far from the OP, this thread is closed due to political diatribe. Jim
With tolerances, the '43 zinc coated steel could weigh a max of 2.88 grams and be within specs.
I was afraid you would be in a car headed to Mexico :) It's only 12 miles south of me. I have a bag of similar that I give to young kids. They...
Slight miscalculation. On 1 January 1993, the Mexican Bank introduced a new currency, the nuevo peso ("new peso", or MXN), written "N$" followed...
The link refers to the weak/no D varieties. There were over 7 million 1922-D according to the redbook with many normal die combinations producing...
PCGS and NGC have a set list of varieties they will attribute ( confirm). Generally only the major varieties are listed. Even several in the CPG...
Plain old 1922 D. It is only when the D is in question as to its presence or how much presence, does the reverse become important. If the D was...
Ok, this thread can quickly evolve into one of political rants and ramifications, so limit it to discussion of the proposed legislation on bullion...
Swagge1, As I understand the process, silver isn't being consumed n the process chemically, so the amount that can not be reclaimed remains on the...
Normal toning for the grade and time. So much depends on humidity and environmental gases. Good thing lungs aren't lined with silver. Jim
There are several ancient coin collectors on this forum, but a rather small percentage. If none pop up in a few days, try this forum. And welcome...
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