It would be a very nice looking cent if it didn't have the crud on the surface. An XF, . If it were mine I would let it soak in a bath of acetone.
Whats the grade @Dough
Looks good to me! Rick hit the nail on the head. I also see the die crack at the top of the head.
Are you referring to an e book of his?
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The nickel seems to have the same tone on rims as it does on the surfaces. It some how hasn't really affected the copper core, I would expect to...
Good read and thanks for joining the thread Doug. Thanks for the theory's on the purpose of a bronze Denarii.
I have checked these dates for variety's, I have found a few, I would check more frequent if the market accepted them more. I can hardly find any...
It is loosening a lot of crud, more than the other two in a fraction of the time. I will check it again in an hour or so. So, far no pink, keeping...
@BigTee44 I think I read post #16 wrong.
Incredible!
Interesting it looks like it could be a 3/2 variety, neat coin!
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I with everyone, over dipped. Au details cleaned $355
$480
I descided to soak the severina I acetone for a few hours, and made more progress in two hours, than I did in a week and a half alternating...
Here is a better photo from Wexler's site. 1938-D 5¢ WRPM-003 “Best Of” Variety Description: D/D West Die Markers: Obverse Stage A:None...
This is a U.C. business strike set, and the last year San Francisco, made an S cent.
That's a nice one! Cool holder too! Picked up a raw wrpm-012 The other day!
You ever want to sell that 66, I'll take it!
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