My prayers go with you and your family. Take your time, do and learn what you can but most of all, enjoy what you do.
That's one of the worse things you can do to a coin.
Environmental damage
That is nonsense. They are numerous types of breaks but a Cud is totally different and it requires a rim on a planchet.
You would think so wouldn't you? But alas they do not. It's just part of the process due to these cheap Zinc Cents.
It's that color because of environmental toning.
Nice find and welcome to CT. I don't think it's worth the $30 to havebit graded.
See @masterswimmer posy above. The photos show it all clearly.
You're welcome
Definitely MD. Look at that shelf!
Sounds like a great idea but just don't put the coin room in the basement since it's prone to flooding.
We all know the blue people are Smurfs but who are the red people?
Way to go!
If you received one answer it doesn't mean that member is correct. If you receive numerous answers and they all basically agree then be assured we...
Welcome to CT. Save your money so you can buy the few Morgan's you don't have in order to complete your fathers set. :)
That can happen.
May your doctor never find a cure.
Never use bail polish remover on a coin. It's too harsh and it destroys the surface of the coin. You might not see it but an expert will. It...
Very nice. Way to go @Islander80-83.
I had that once. I spent a month in bed and the doctors were ready to put me in the hospital. Nasty illness. Sorry to hear you are down. Get well...
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