Hmmmm - it's a petroleum product isn't it ? Won't leave a film ? MIght just be me - but I wouldn't wanna bet my coins on that. Or my stamps.
There are many who advocate dipping silver coins in acetone - personally I do not unless the coin has PVC residue on it. Over the last 45 years...
It appears to be - but ya can't tell for sure based on that blown up image. I played with the pic too - just can't tell. We'll see what's goin...
Don't think that's a weak strike huh ? :D
Hmmmmm - perhaps this could be another unsuspecting soul who could be lured to the darkside [img]
Yeah - but I was hoping if he did it - the pic might be a little more clear.
It's still alive and kickin - unfortunately.
Why the acetone ? I see nothing on the coins to indicate it needs it :confused: The '42 - MS63 The '44 - MS64 Nice coins ;)
They also issued silver clad S halves in 1976 - 11 million of them. And more than a few made their way into circulation.
You're right Speedy it wasn't - but it IS in the main Gallery as Pennycase said.
I found your picture - but it is much too small even when blown up to see what is going on. Try to post additional pics of both sides of the coin....
Well you can answer anything with it because it's true. Supply and demand is what dictates prices ALL markets.
Howdy syrex - Welcome to the Forum !! As a general rule things like this are rarely worth more than metal content. It's the sentimental value...
Howdy sosdog - Welcome to the Forum !! There is no such US coin. What you have is known as a silver round ( only assuming it is silver it may...
The price of the business strike coins is based on the spot price of gold. The spot price of gold is based on pure gold - 24 karat. As for how...
It's poorly made cast copy.
Your comment might apply - they did make platinum counterfits. Weighing the item would go a long ways in determining this - so would testing it...
Isn't that a prerequisite to being a coin collector ? :D
You've got a couple there that the pics are such I can't make out the coins really - so I can't offer much help with identifying them. But most of...
That's a type 1. The type 2 had the thinner letters. Do a search here on CT for Type 2 Ike - you'll find several threads with additional info...
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