Veridgris is NOT the oxidation of copper. Verdigris is the reaction product of various anions with copper. Pitting will not occur to a noticable...
WOW! Fantastic find! These were some of the worst issues in the series and your coin is outstanding! :cool: MS-63BN
illini420 nailed it! It's not too often that a VDB is worth having slabbed. It would have to be a truly exceptional coin. Nonetheless, it look...
The problem isn't with the PVC, it's when the plasticizer degrades and hydrochloric acid is formed. HCl can exist as a gas so migration of damage...
doublED die
Yep, woody hate grade. LOL
WOW...the stuff on the reverse must have not been there at grading time.
Some funk in the devices on the obverse.
Yes, metal theft is out of hand and the criminals must be stopped. However, the LA law is just poorly written and almost impossible to enforce.
That is some botched legislation! What are people at flea markets and garage sales supposed to do? I wish them luck enforcing that and I also wish...
BAH! To the 31S at 63! BULL! That's a solid 64BN all day long.
What is the metal to the left of the O in ONE on the 1927?
Sweet....and I'm out of my element grading anything but Lincolns. LOL Man, those bands look pretty split to my eye!
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Interesting coin, not sure I've ever seen one like that.
The correct term is "doublED die" with an ED on the end. There is no such thing as a "double die". Neither of these coins is a hub doubled die...
Pretty darn good! Just a couple things... You need better light, you know you're there with light when you can "see" luster in the pic..... and I...
I rarely ever use gloves, it's too hard to manipulate the coin and it increases the risk of dropping. If it's a high grade/quality coin, I do give...
Should be 66+ with that luster, 67 wouldn't shock me. Too bad the left wheat is so weak.
65fsb 64
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