Welcome to CT. First thing, take a look at your photos...I really can't see any detail of the coins they are so small. If you are taking photos...
The "spooning" would not produce either a convex or concave edge, if, after it were spooned it was put in an acid (vinegar?) bath for a short...
As a poor graduate student, I still had to have this ($300 at the time if I remember) [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Uh...no, his is convex
You're right, first expose it to an acid bath before spooning it.
Is it gilt brass or tombac?
Entry Post (I want it...the Trajan denarius) Just got this one and was surprised at the size of it... [IMG] [IMG]
Never realized these things were this big... [IMG] [IMG]
I want that Don't have a Caracalla
Be prepared for some smart-ass comments though, and take it in good humor :)
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See, CT will get you in trouble! :)
I have some India coins, but more British rule than anything else. Check out the pair of 1945 1/4 rupees, large 5 and small 5 [IMG] [IMG]
Let us know when you find out. Best of luck
Toning is very hard to capture in a photo without a herculean effort.
Absolutely your choice
I almost bought it, but reconsidered...
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[ATTACH] Saw this on e-bay listed as a damaged coin...is it a delamination instead?
Har, har, har
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