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Britannias are always nice. Some designs more than others.
I accidentally got this news in advance, a little more than a week ago, when Matt/scubafuel responded to a message I had left on the site. I was...
BTW, you shouldn't hold coins - especially proofs- the way you did in these photos. Proof coins have more delicate surfaces. Skin oils are bad...
That "thick" one is a proof. The squared off edges of a modern proof will usually look like that. The mirror surfaces are also an indicator. It...
That would be true on a silver coin, though this one is of course copper-nickel clad and therefore would be less prone to (though not totally...
Yes, unfortunately in this case it is nothing but discoloration due to environmental damage, as @paddyman98 indicated. But hey, it brought you...
Since the topic came up in another thread, and Google Maps made it easy, I'll share a shot of the field where the ca. 1641-43 hammered silver...
Yes, I will admit that if somebody was skilled enough at applying a sandy patina and then using the technique you mentioined, I probably wouldn't...
Absolutely. One should ideally leave no trace that one was ever there, and even remove all dug trash rather than reburying it. On some sites, my...
Neat thread. Since Charles I opened the conversation, I will post the only Charles I coin I presently own. This ca. 1641-43 hammered silver...
Numismatic connections to the victims or no, I hope they nail this killer and put him where he belongs.
Yes, could be PVC, which would certainly be the kiss of death. Regardless, this one wouldn't be a straight-grade candidate, even if somebody did...
For eye appeal, I personally prefer Proofs. But with many modern commemoratives the US mint has put out in recent years, Proof mintages exceed...
Yes, mild acidic solutions like these (ketchup or Worcestershire sauce, too, among others) would do it. But then you're just as likely to come...
Why would anyone submit that to any TPG? LOL Acetone might fix the problem, if that's paint. AU details. "Junk silver", as-is, unless it's...
Thanks for the validation, y'all. That's a warm, fuzzy feeling. This coin is (at least in terms of numismatic/monetary/market value) something...
I think you got it right. Just coincidental enviro damage- an optical illusion. Many's the time I've seen "phantoms" on some of my more porous...
That's good, and your positive attitude about that will serve you well. Better to learn a bit this way, and save yourself much bigger mistakes in...
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