Thanks, Roman Collector, Smojo and Curtisimo, the examples will definitely help me in the restoration. Is this just years of built up corrosion? I...
you can lose the gloves, it is all damage. PMD
AS Jeff said,:rolleyes: the lines need to be shown with different light. They are probably going to be difficult to capture through the original...
I'd put more faith in the Susan B's
It isn't a mint error. It looks more like a rock tumbler!
I see the depression in the field, (under Y) your coin is damaged in many other areas. Because it is damaged it is hard to justify other minor...
Back into the olive oil.
The coin on the left seems to have less wear. The right has the best chance at selling. JMO
@Oldsmoky62 Your in the right place! I think I have posted this one before.[ATTACH] [ATTACH]
This is 1 week alternating between distilled water and olive oil. Brushing and a little picking, I did not take a photo of the original, it was...
I was photo'ing die markers for an RPM variety. This photo was a result of focusing on the Cracked Skull!
I will check them out, Thanks.
It's Roman by the way.
Just a shot out to the Dark Side, I have one soaking, I am not sure what it is, Bronze, copperish, It's covered in what I think might be bronze...
The Obverse from the Dark Side![ATTACH]
Here are the die cracks,[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]Almost got that one together. The crack from the bust to the rim.[ATTACH]
It shows all the die cracks of MMS-002 They are slightly in different positions. The die crack in his hair extends through his forehead, to the...
The die cracks are all there. but as you saiddie placement. They say that all trumpet tails have come from one reverse die. My other thought was...
I think this is the best I can do, what a pain. I should probably invest in a digital scope.[ATTACH] [ATTACH]
$345
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