Given a lifespan of better than 200 years most anything could have happened. I fully agree with the plugged hole. Was not unusual to hole coins...
Dang... I get giddy the once or twice a year a 1950's very worn wheatie shows up in my pocket change. I haven't found a wheatie that nice in the...
Flying eagle is one of the few images I would love to see recreated. Alas, I am sure Lincoln is here to stay. Just a lovely coin and what a cool find.
Well.... After all the anticipation... I had to subscribe to this thread.
Agree at least VF. And I love the way the features are framed by the toning. Quite an attractive piece.... Rim bump is a new term to me. That...
Spectacular coin. Well struck. Full head.... And I assume from your avatar that you are a Carolina boy too.. Whoop-whoop!! Welcome!
Well that’s the answer. Thanks for that link. I wasn’t aware of these things.
That is so cool. I never would have thought this could have “escaped” the US mint. Way cool.
This would be mine. Only thing I ever found of any merit. I was guided to the location by a freind. It’s not worth much of anything to speak of...
So the key here is to select books that are noted as being archival quality then?
So I feel I am being redundant here. I put together two of these presidential sets for the grandkids. Purposely selected Dansco books as they...
I live in The heart of Dixie. Downtown was an historical building that was an eyesore. The building was the confederate mint. My company was...
Now that’s a true treasure find! And I say it’s an awesome reward for a seven year old roughing out a sick day to go coin carousing with his pop....
Thank you, Miss Sherry.... I am just happy you didn’t throw in the towel after all this. Please... Don’t be afraid to enjoy your collection. What...
Seriously ya’ll.... I handle my wife’s fine China differently than I do the daily dinner dishes. These are average grimy, nicotine stained common...
Amen. Well said.
Not so much that. If you look at your photo, you have six dimes with average wear. If you look at the upper left dime you will see much more...
On circulated coins a light soap and water wash would be fine. Others here will say to let that dry and dip them in Acetone and allow to dry....
Thank you for that. Makes perfect sense
You think so?
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