I would recommend the same gentleman that Speedy has suggested - he is one of the recognized experts for this. And he provides a unique service....
It certainly sounds like PVC damage - but you need to KNOW - not think. Can you take a few of the coins to a local dealer or an experienced...
Well it's not just the sun alone, but it can create some, IMO, some rather ugly toning. It depends on many things - what is the coin sitting on...
Howdy pythsse - Welcome to the Forum !! It's not a coin but a medal. While I have no idea of the value it is quite interesting, especially with...
Howdy pfc - Welcome to the Forum !! It's possible that is the result of a die chip, but given the date I doubt it. And it doesn't look quite...
Some yes - how much is anybody's guess. It would depend on who wanted to buy it and how bad they wanted it. They do make neat errors though.
Since you say the coin was plated - I rather doubt it. The mint does sell coin jewelry items - but they usually only use gold or platinum coins....
Many have dropped to less than half of what they cost a couple of years ago.
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The coin dated 1781 appears to be an Austrian 2 ducat KM # 2087. I would suggest you weigh this coin ( it should weigh 7 grams )and if it does,...
Yes - under some circumstances silver will tone more easily than clad. But if stored properly, neither is likely to tone. Yes coins can and do...
None of my previous efforts had anything to do with coins and because of that has no place in these Forums. But I thank you for the interest....
Gonna getcha for that !! :D Yeah and you too catman :D
Snail - You have been given good advice about this but it seems to you that your question has not been answered. That's because it cannot be...
mtwa - What you have there is a very poorly made cast copy. I doubt it is even silver. Howdy VisualNumis - Welcome to the Forum !! Your...
They all appear to be common dates and well circulated, some damaged. The entire lot might be worth a dollar or two.
This is a normal coin that has suffered minor damage causing the rim to be flatened out.
They are normal coins that have not toned yet.
Howdy justmoe - Welcome to the Forum !! Based on your description it sounds like you have a coin that was used for jewelry. The ring around it...
Actaully Jody I used to write poetry on a regular basis. I suppose I wrote a hundred or more. But the one you asking about was entitled "Echoes"....
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