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Small letters, introduced on the seated half in 1839. The letters are very small and WELL away from the rim. [IMG] Medium letters this is...
I'm not sure if the third image is from the same die either. There are what appear to be two die chips in the field by the edge of the right brim...
Classic example of an acid soaked clad coin. The acid attacks the copper core more rapidly than the coppernickel clad layers and you get that...
What does the buffalo weigh? I have my doubts as to it being a real coin. Looks more like a poor quality one sided casting..
It hasn't been attributed yet, we just know the series. There are at least 80 1788 Anglesey half penny varieties. there is a very good chance...
IF they can be attributed to a specific person, merchant, place of business, event etc. they have value as a collectible with some significance....
They weren't overly specific on the design (1) IN GENERAL.—The design of the coins minted under this Act shall bear— (A) an image of and the...
It really depends on what year the proof set is. For example vice grips or pliers are not of much use on say a 1963 set. An exacto knife will...
1. Die cracks can develop at ANY die state, even before the first coin is struck from them. They are more likely to be found on late die states...
The difference being whether or not they got caught.
The fact it jumps to the magnet is a good indication. A plated cent would not jump. Sounds like it is worthy of more investigation. Next step...
Plush, berber or commercial carpet? Padded or glued down installation? If padded, thickness and weight of the pad? If glued down floor...
Acetone will remove the tape residue but it should be done as soon as possible. If any toning is occuring (and toning is always occurring slowly)...
Sorry double post.
Sample size is really too small to come to any real judgement, not enough data points. If you want to make a really valid test send the same coin...
Standard question, how magnetic is it? Does it JUMP to the magnet from a half inch away and hold tight, or does a magnet just pick it up and it...
I assume MWR means Mint Wrapped Roll. As far as I know the mint doesn't sell rolls of mixed dates so I guess you mean bank wrapped roll.
The floors were smooth cement and had a open grate type system that allowed gold dust to settle down through it, and acted as a scraper to scrape...
Strict security along the lines of what Chris mentioned in post #4. The work clothes aren't disposable though. They do go through metal...
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