Since your preference seems to be to read on your computer - why not sign up for an on-line subscription to Coin World You'd be amazed what you...
No need for toothpicks - a die crack is raised ( above the surface ) a scratch is incuse ( lower than the surface ).
Many times a pic will show you, or perhaps I should say allow you to see things you missed with the naked eye or a loupe. Other times pics can...
There is something all over the surface of that coin - like little bubbles or bumps. I was hoping more pics would make it easier to see what it...
Howdy Mydrivec - Welcome to the Forum !! My thoughts are that there is something wrong with that coin that doesn't have anything to do with the...
In my opinion it wouldn't make any difference in value. But some collectors who like that sort of thing might pay a few bucks more for it.
Forgot to mention something earlier - looks like the coin has die clash marks on the obverse - right in front of the nose and forehead.
Looks like a possible die clash.
Gotta give ya credit Mik - you know you're older world coinage far better than I do ;) BTW - exactly how many warehouses do you have to rent...
The last one is Venetian I believe. Can't tell you an approx date or Doge though - I'm only familiar with the gold versions and don't have books...
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