Now about the coin, the correct name is a Roosevelt dime. It appears to be an ordinary dime that has toned. And based on the way the toning is...
You did OK daggit ;) But here's a little help for ya - [IMG] [IMG]
You see the same thing I do - the AM is almost touching on the '93. And the other diagnostics for a business strike appear to be correct as well....
Well I wasn't able to find out much additional info - I don't have any books specializing on Polish coinage. But I know the coin was issued by...
Ahhhhhhhh - it all makes sense now ;) Welcome to you too Mom :D Feel free to ask any questions ya like !
Sorry - I forgot all about looking this up for you :o It appears to be E M - the mint mark for St. Petersburg.
You're welcome, but why the new user ID ?
Not sure what the question is with this one laceross ? I see a very worn Mercury dime, possibly 194 5, 6 or 8 - as I can't make out the last...
Well Juliette, the 2 grams is not a good sign. Couple that with your description of a silvery color and the coin is almost certainly a fake....
OK, you're looking at the obverse of the coin - now look at the reverse in the top center. The eagle is on the left - knight on horse to the...
The rarity scales for world coinage are dependent on what book they come from. In other words this guy's scale might go from 1 to 4 - another 1 -...
Why what ? Do you mean why am I against using acetone ? Because I do not believe it is harmless to coins.
Howdy khub - Welcome to the Forum !! It's not often that someone asks about my favorite coins - ducats :D This is a very nice example and...
Sorry to hear of your loss. There are many companies who can make the medalions you mention, but the problem would be one of cost. Most of these...
Oh hey - we haven't even got started yet :D The coin with a knight standing is a ducat, struck in .983 gold by the Netherlands weighing 3.5...
Howdy misjade - Welcome to the Forum !! The condition of any coin is dependent its condition. If you can post pics - we'll be glad to help you...
Now here's the other end of the spectrum - these don't come so cheap. But Boy Howdy they sure are candy for the eyes :D [IMG] [IMG]
And those are the easy ones to find - and not expensive either. That coin cost me less than $60 ;) I love it when a plan comes together [img]
Whaddya think of these coindad ? [IMG] [IMG]
Maaaaaaaybe - I should show you some other Netherlands coins as well ;) I am kinda partial to the girlhead design myself though - so I know...
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