I am very hesitant to call it a counterfeit. Nothing jumps out at me telling me it is fake. The obverse rim has something going on from 6:00 to...
Toning is corrosion, a chemical reaction between the metal on the surface of the coin and oxygen and chemicals (e.g., sulphur) in the air. Some...
It is not just numismatics that most reporters don't have a clue about. It is rare when a reporter actually understands what he/she is reporting...
Same as every silver US quarter minted since 1874. 0.18084 oz. silver. The value depends on the spot price of silver.
According to Early American Tokens (Rulau 1988) there are two varieties - Copper and Brass. Under Brass the description reads "Laureate bust of...
Thanks. I guess I need to "bone" up on the lingo used here. :)
Ditto.
I'll bite - - - What is 'HTF'?
The serial number of the note is almost a RADAR. (RADAR reads the same forwards and backwards.) 33300303 is not a RADAR but 33300333 would be.
That would be great for Liar's Poker.
Toning won't help those rim dings.
What is a MEME?
I'm curious. What is "Tor"? (Toned original?) What is "BUT"? (Brilliant Uncirculated Toned?)
Imagine having to wait a few weeks for a coin to naturally tone. I want it NOW!
I was not aware the China Mint is selling painted coins. So I guess it would perfectly fine for PCGS to grade them. But that doesn't mean I have...
You crack me up!! :mouth::D:mouth::D:mouth::D:mouth:
Jack, You should like the book. Tokens are interesting. I had no idea how many different tokens there were until I bought the set of books by Rulau.
Jon, It is not listed in the Index but that does not necessarily mean it is not somewhere in the book. Plus, my copy of the book was copyrighted...
That reverse is extremely common on "Good For" tokens. It would be much more helpful if you would post the obverse. The reverse does not match...
I knocked first and, when he didn't answer, I wanted to make sure Joe was OK so I peeked in the window. That's my story and I'm sticking to it.
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