The ground here is like cement. I have dug many holes, but it's nice and easy when it's just under some wood chips and not all the way in the ground.
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The Denver Mint token might be the most valuable piece in there.
1950 is not common. Yours is a little beat up, but I would keep it.
The proof looks better in hand. (More luster)
I'll notify Encyclopedia Brown that his services are no longer required on this case.
Must have been kids playing. This was a playground in the park by the swings. I don't think it was in the ground at all. Just under the wood chips.
Well I may not do the Brasso. But I had success using lemon juice and salt on a copper bracelet. Although it looks OK right now as is. If people...
It wasn't too dirty but I did use toothpaste. IDK what it is, copper or brass. I will try to look it up. The penny which looked nice was damaged...
I'm going to guess that it's not missing a clad layer.
The 1972-S is a proof I got in circulation. And the 1982-D is counterfeit. The 1989-P could be a P-01 if it's not a dryer coin. I guess the...
You need other background around the circle. In order to better see the rim, etc.
That I got the 71 metal detecting. Cause it was in such good shape for 47 years old. It even looks better in hand the photo does not look that...
What does it weigh?
Here's a nice one I picked up metal detecting. Although some people claimed I am lying, that's where I got it: (and a nice 64) [ATTACH] [ATTACH]...
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Prob a grease or debris filled die at that spot. And then the coin is minted and some details are missing where the grease is in the die. It...
The flip will protect it a little more than if it is exposed to more air and humidity. I live in an arid climate so that helps. Air tite will help...
A problem coin will always be a problem coin. The scratch doesn't help. However it is a 1909 VDB which people like, so it should always be worth...
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