They show up on Unc coins exactly because they are Unc. Unc coins have pristine surfaces, clean and unmarked. Circulated coins on the other hand...
I misread your question - I provided mintage numbers for the 1836 maundy coins.
It appears there is an error in the Krause catalog as this coin is not even listed past 1892, but with further searching the coin does exist. That...
Well, I can't find any such coin that was even minted in 1898 - so I'm confused.
Ooooops - misssed the part about modern :o
Tooled, puttied or lasered - those I'd have to see. The rest I agree with - especially the last part ;)
Yes it is, and just like almost every other coin cleaner on the market it contains thiourea, an acid. That's what eats away whatever is on the...
Spider where ya been ? Haven't seen ya in forever :hail:
Next time you need to get rid of that green crud, use something designed to get rid of green crud - Biox. You'll have better results.
Yup, it does.
Circulated is defined as having wear. If there is no sign of wear the coin is MS. A coin be in circulation and still be graded as MS. You can...
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