What makes you think they weren't ?
It was published by Coin Link and I got no response whatsoever initially, at least not on Coin Link. So, I then copied the entire article and...
Just to help your readers understand, here's a pic of those kind of dies Clinker ;) The anvil die is the one with the pointed end.
Looks to be in the coin to me, I'd send it back for replacement.
About the only advice I would offer would be to try and avoid problem coins. And maybe get the youngster 1 or 2 he can play with and hold - put...
You're right about the China part, not about the rest. I'll post answers later - just for giggles I wanna see if anyone else can answer ;)
Ahhhh - that explains it. Good job Mik :thumb:
The coin has probably come into contact with something else that caused the color difference - it could be rust from a piece of steel. The black...
I'm inclined to agree about the mercury. Take care, it's dangerous and highly poisonous - don't touch it without plastic gloves !
I'm beginning to think you've been spending some time reading Zane :kewl:
I get it Ruben, I just don't care. You see, I don't write to make a living - I write because it pleases me to do so. It's fun and I enjoy it. I...
Pretty much double across the board.
You keep this up they gonna have to write a new book - you know that don't ya ?? Congrats !! :high5:
Sorry I don't. I have no idea what the smell could be, it could easily be something that has nothing whatsoever to do with the coins or the...
This guy's way too smart :D Welcome to the forum adelv :high5:
I always preferred 14 myself ;)
Well, if it makes ya feel better - 1 - when & where (country) was the first coin auction ? 2 - When and what nation issued the first...
Oooooops - shoulda thought of that. OK, my time zone - MST !
Take another look Aidan, read the legends. I'm still tryin to figure this one out :confused:
Separate names with a comma.