The old method of bonding two strip layers together was to use an explosion. The concussion would bond the layers of metal together ;)
Yes it is gold. That is a 1913-J 20 mark, struck at the Hamburg mint. The design of the lions flanking the gates of the castle are one of my...
Sorry guys - there is one even earlier :( Now I'm not gonna say what - but there is a hint in this post ;) Just about everybody knows the...
You're welcome ;) As for the avatar - Thanks ! - not much to it really - it's just me :D
Not an error guy really - but it looks like die wear to me ( the center of the P has worn away causing the mm to look that way ). No premium...
Howdy David - Welcome to the Forum !! German coins huh ? Think I have a few of those hiding around here someplace ;) Do you collect from any...
Here's one that may even cause our more advanced members to put their thinking caps on ;) When was the first book on coins printed ? I...
You are correct Ed - they did tax everything. It was known as the "Royal fifth". But this this tax was collected right at the colonial mints as...
Not quite. More something like this - obverse reverse The coin you have used Jody was supposed to have been struck in Denmark. It was a...
In this case I rather think it is light reflection. cdcda can confrim it - but I think he had the light source for the pic on that side of the coin.
That's because most bank employees are not even aware we have a new nickel. Neither is most of the rest of the country. What seems like common...
Here's one for you Chris - what was the old method used to bond the clad layers together ? ( Before they began using the method you are asking...
It may also be the the seller is using a scanner to provide pics of his coins. A scanner rarely if ever will show a coin's luster making them...
Here ya go Longacre ;) The main index is known as the CU3000. But it is also broken down into segments - just scroll down a bit. CU 3000...
Noobgw - If you really want to stimulate her interest - get your daughter a columnario ( Pillar dollar or one of the various denominations )....
It's easy to attach images from your hard drive. When you are making a post look below the box you are typing in - see where it says Attach Files...
I keep pics of every coin in my collection for catalog purposes. But with many of them I just scan the coin. For the pics I wish to share with...
PCGS offers on their web site exactly the info you are asking about. They list an index for just about any series you can think of and it's...
Of course it is OK. It's OK for you to store your coins in any manner you choose. I should have explained a bit more. First of all - the vast...
Cents and nickels are not my forte but I'll take a stab at it for you. The cent I would say is VF - maybe $1.50. The nickel - AG/G a dollar.
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