Hey @spirityoda the "dark side" is fun and you run into many collectors who have very different agendas, just like modern and American coins. To...
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Rode hard and put away wet.
Many coin dealers have metal testers that you can test a coin on. They test the surface and don't penetrate very far.
yes
No one with a functioning brain...:)
WOW...don't quit your day-job, but looks like some fun coins. Enjoy searching them. You can do an image search on google, look it up. If you...
It takes a big man to admit they were wrong...kudos!
DANG, Paddy, awesome!
Umberto's Clam Bar is the best
Quarter (clad) on the floor next to it.
Way back in elementary school I remember people who would peel the "silver" foil free from a chewing gum cover and press it onto cents. Really...
Looks like zinc.
I honestly think this is what is called Machine Doubling (MD) where the die moves and leaves a smear that is "flat and shelf-like".
Quick answer...no. As to what it is, that is a good question, probably some kind of paint.
Very nice collection, glad you enjoy it and thanks for showing it.
Someone with WAY too much time on their hands.
I can sympathize with @spirityoda not considering ASE's as coins...in a way, I don't either. However since they have a denomination, they should...
I think bacon is very tasty...oh, you mean the coin...nice.
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