If you mean harsh cleaning - it would definitely change it. If you mean proper cleaning - I doubt it would change anything in regards to the...
Is it plausible for two people to have identical fingerprints ? Yes, it's plausible but it's never happened. And it won't happen with coins...
No it doesn't leave scratches. But - it can reveal scratches that were previously on the coin but covered up by toning. And if it is done...
Please scroll thru the Support & Feedback section. You will find many threads that explain it.
I agree about the need for pics. But I also want to know what a'40-S Walker is doing among junk silver ? Nobody that knows anything about coins...
Yes it sure is, wrong location too. But I know of no other way such an impression could get onto a die. And I know of no way such an impression...
Based on the pictures in your album I'm somewhat concerned about the '43 as well. Get them authenticated.
By all means, if you wish to keep the coins we'll help you in any way we can. All you have to do is ask. You can use the link to find reputable...
In all honesty I see no need for NCS, but you can give it a try. Regarding the '54, if it turns out that the coin is a fake then you can get...
I replied there.
Regarding the '43 - it's a large date, the more common of the two. All of them appear to have recut dates and mint marks. There are no die clashes...
If you can tell us where you are located we might be able to recommend a reputable dealer you can go to. There is so much to know that you will...
50-80% less than retail.
Because it was mounted in a piece of jewelry.
Yes, but it also says that they don't know much about coins.
For Proofs maybe, but I don't know of any MS70's prior to the mid '80s when the bullion coins appeared.
Jim I suggest to you that the coin you post about is struck - not cast. Cast coins do not ring, they clunk or go thud. And the Chinese...
There are many things you could be seeing. But an over-strike, or underlying type as you call it, is not one of them. So post pictures of your...
Yes there are. But there is an immense difference between an error and an intentional over-strike. Wrong planchet errors occur when a coin of...
If you haven't ever noticed, articles like the one you refer to are often the reason.
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