It is positively, definitely a button, I find them all the time metal detecting.
It is a Newman 18-H, I think it is currently listed as a Rarity 5 [ 31 to 75 known]. Nice Fugio!
No, definitely not. The proof is impaired and the walking liberty half, while a nice coin, is a lower grade common date.
Another dent on the obverse at U of united? Definitely environmental damage as well as the dents.
It is definitely cast, you can see the seam on the edge.
One thing, the holder it is in looks like one of those soft plastic flips with PVC. I would get it in a different holder as soon as possible....
It is a shame about the hole, it is a beautiful coin otherwise. It is not a Nelson 12th, nor is it the head of Nelson on the coin. It is a Voce...
The Ace 250 is a good starter unit, but if you are looking for older coins I would get something deeper. I would look into the Tesoro detectors,...
The way I read it on their website, filling holes and reengraving are practices not considered conservation and not something that they do.
Thanks for the great post and pictures ARguy, that shoul clear up any doubt! This is as poor of a copy as I have seen, there is nothing correct...
I am afraid I am technologically challenged when it comes to posting pictures. When I have more time maybe I can try to sort it out, I would love...
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