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Actually there are many in the Ancients forum that collect medieval, I could just recognize them as such, wait awhile and someone will give you...
Nah, just badly worn, look to the right side of the fasces. As far as I know, the only coins the United States has ever issued since 1793 that are...
Medieval
I can guarantee that in less than 2 years I will get a "like" from Doug.
Oooooo...fun.
[ATTACH] Kind of like shearing sheep...
@Insider had a thread about a patch job. Perhaps he would venture an opinion on this one.
It is supposed to be the reverse of what many people consider one of the most beautiful coins the USA ever made, a Mercury or Winged Liberty dime....
Well, strike it back!
Oh, no, don't do that. Enjoy!!!
Yup, this is the state they are generally found in, probably one of the reasons someone started re-plating them.
Exactly what does this mean? Did you make a paste of the baking soda and scour the coin or did you completely dissolve the baking soda and soak...
If you've never tried it, it's hard to explain
I'll wait for the Chinese copy at $10 :)
Sorry, 1943 cents were steel plated with zinc and the zinc got dull, wore quickly and let the steel rust. This made the coins look baaaaaaaaaaad,...
Glenn's Ever-Increasing Cycle of Harshness: 2) soak in distilled or de-ionized water (never tap water) Brass is softer than bronze, so the...
Perhaps a re-plating issue?
Are you guys talking about duck tape? :)
Antelope Valley...if you lived here, you'd be home now...
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