Wasn't there a poster from England some time ago who found a 1793 American cent in a "jar" of coins left by his father?
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BTW Soren, Happy Birthday!
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Have to agree with coinchemistry2012 here. Nice coin, AU, but the surfaces have a "cleaned" look to them. BTW, what is MPD?
I have to go back and read again...I must have missed that. Oh...OK
Got your e-mail, get notifications...I guess I am a boring person. : - )
That is the wonderful thing about chemistry, very simple chemical changes can lead to drastic physical changes. Sodium is a metal so active it...
Actually it is for sure, and becomes more probable with increased transactions for the customer...also, see how insurance companies work.
Since there are only two guesses possible, I'll say it is natural toning.
Not sure about contaminants being attracted, but the Mylar would not present much of a barrier.
That's right, I didn't say Saran Wrap, I mentioned the plastic saran. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saran_(plastic)
Does it have to be only one side?
Yes, it is the composition of the rubber band. Natural rubber has to be "vulcanized" which involves treating it with sulfur to cross-link the...
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One thing I enjoy is finding author signed books. I have been lucky at my local Goodwill store and have probably found 20-30. Just found a WWII...
Please wait for service...someone will be along shortly. Both look like Nero, but I am sure someone will know loads about them.
From the Mint: "U.S. Mint proof coins feature sharp relief and a mirror-like background. Their frosted, sculpted foregrounds give them a special...
I would love to metal detect in CA, but I don't think the native Americans used much metal.
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