To me the Elizabeth Shilling appears to be a cast piece. Jellos coin I think is a 1622 3 groshen from Poland.
It's a very nice fantasy.
I don't think you will see any improvement, and the first coin is a British half pence from the early 1770's.
Probably a die gouge.
Those are catalog numbers from the Cherrypickers Guide. I think the first number was the one used in the first three editions, and then they...
Just a packaging error. Typically adds about a dollar to the value of the set.
Because it isn't real. Bingo! It also appears to have had one vice squeeze as well.
Had to blow it up a bit but it is clearly a no question DDR, and a fairly strong one.
The 1968 just has a 40% silver half, the 1977 is all base metal. As for long term value consider this, the 1968 set is now 44 years old, silver...
If you go with the aliexpress route two things to consider. One you are supporting the manufacturers of counterfeit coins that are being imported...
I find that the larger the city the greater the paranoia.
Put me in the coin is fake category. Bust style is wrong for a 1909 and the relief is too low and mushy. The bust on a 1909 is sharply detailed...
What makes you folks think the OP coin is in an UNCIRCULATED GSA holder?
The laser would be selectively focused on the verdigris and could vaporize it if properly tuned. It would not affect the patina on the rest of...
If you are a YN you also have access to programs that allow you to earn free Ancient coins and Early American Copper coins. As for meetings there...
And if you really want to be sure just weigh it. If it was missing both layers it would weigh about 3 grams.
I prefer to use an acetone rinse to dry the coin after a distilled water rinse. If you are getting water condensation on the coin from the...
Striking milled coins, and striking coins in a close collar are not the same thing. My impression was that Droz's innovation was the segmented...
But when talking to other people use of proper terms is important to aid in accurate information transfer and prevent confusion. When you...
That's a very good question, and I have to admit I don't know. In order to be perfectly round the coin would have to be struck in a collar. (key...
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