While these are more modern examples, this is more like what natural blue toning should appear like. When the entire surface of the coin has the...
Yes. But not usually in that shade of blue, and not usually in that combination of blue and magenta. You misunderstand me. You won't see any...
Yes, it appears to be a dollar dated 1879 O. Do you have a question about it? Want an opinion on it? Want to show it off? Have a story to tell...
I would agree with this statement. I think part of the reason is because even very minor differences in a coin can have very large impacts on...
What sort of error would it be? No, it looks like someone heated the coin to see what it would do. The un-colored spots at the top are where it...
Yes, they always have a color attribute. When they say "BN" on this one, what they mean is "not-RD." It won't bean. It also wouldn't make it...
Well, it has clearly been dipped once. The reverse color and pattern is a strong indicator of an improperly rinsed dip. I don't see anything...
Many places, and especially vending machines, won't even accept that at face value.
Yup, definitely cleaned. The bluish hue on this coin is a sure sign that it's been messed with.
These coins would more accurately be described in numismatic lingo as "pink." We use this term for coins which have been cleaned or scrubbed and...
My first thought was this coin was stored in an old paper envelope like you describe. If the envelope got wet, it could produce toning like seen...
I agree, this is a carbon spot. It is considered unattractive, and will lower the grade. Unfortunately, this spot is right smack dab in the prime...
I used to collect shillings. They're a different denomination, obviously, but I see nothing about the texture and fabric of this coin that feels...
What is the significance and history of the hand symbol on the reverse?
Why did they mint such an odd denomination? Was it because it was the right size? Are there many others of this denomination?
NCS can probably conserve it, although when it is removed you will have pitting and unstable metal underneath. This is not a rare or valuable...
If it wasn't PMD, what else would it be?
Yup, that coin grades AU. This should not be surprising, since you found it in a batch from circulation. The difference between AU and UNC is not...
As it gets closer to the event, it will be well publicized. The website for the park will have any details you need. Local papers will also have...
I have 62 numismatic books. Some of them are familiar general references, some of them are very rare specialized works on the series I collect or...
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