With such a small clip, there would be little or no Blakesley effect.
The coin is quite clean (except for the reverse spot) and really mark free. The reverse isn't a very strong strike, but I would say 66 (not to be...
I thought I remembered some posters just getting started with ancients who might appreciate some of these.
Beautiful clean coin. Won't hazard a guess, but want to see what others say.
Just saw these groupings on e-bay if anyone is interested. Experts, let us know if there are any problems....
I do too, at least the first 5-6 times the old duffer says it.
And here I thought you were posting pictures of attractive older women from North of the border...
Good point, I have seen many old coppers that were so dark that it obscured details and have wished that there were some way to "lighten" them up...
Imitative example...let's see it.
Point well taken, but it is human nature to tease (OMG...I used to teach middle school...shudder) and people here really like to do so. Most take...
Now, the next question...would you have this coin in your collection?
Meant no harm, was really wondering (although I had a good guess).
I agree.
A disease akin to bronze disease!
Two examples pop to mind...get an Athenian Owl for resonable money...difficult because of the popularity. Check the for sale forum for five nice...
I have a nice Stone Mountain half that someone saw fit to inscribe a scratch (X) in front of the eagle on the reverse. It has been in the back of...
Thanks, I was asked to substitute teach for a couple of hours and thought I should blow the money on something neat. The dealer didn't say...
Slamming it against the wall would probably also work. : - )
I have the strangest desire for an 11 cent coin...
@Cascade, you beat me to it.
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