We can try to nail down some numbers, but we need goalposts to aim for, not squirrel tails. ;) Say what you want about "official inflation...
That's the very definition of the ad hominem fallacy. If there's a problem with a system, attack the system, not the person who invented it. If...
I think you meant the Hall process -- Bessemer is for steel.
I don't see from the linked article how we'd get three dots on one test piece. On the other hand, I do see lots of plating bubbles on Zincolns....
An aluminum coin struck in 1793 would be quite the rarity, given that aluminum wasn't discovered until 1808. :rolleyes: Even if it were a...
At that time aluminum was an exotic, rare and extremely expensive metal. http://www.aluminum.org/aluminum-advantage/history-aluminum
That works for 90% and 80% (the outer layers of a 40% silver-clad coin), but I doubt it'll work for a circulated war nickel. I'm not even sure it...
Many grocery stores and local hardware stores carry washing soda, and they all carry baking soda. It would be worth a couple of phone calls if you...
Not only that, he can write complete, coherent sentences!
Got her in post #17.
You mean like FIAT HELICOPTER GREENBACKS? ;) (Disclaimer: I hold a fairly large position in FIAT HELICOPTER GREENBACKS, and exactly 0 BTC. Yes, I...
I don't frequent the World Coins forum, but seeing my surname in a thread title will troll me in every time. ;) Beautiful coin! Can't wait to...
What's the deal with the lines in INDEPENDE'N'CE? I don't like the look of it, not one bit. Those extra lines in INDEPENDENCE CENTENNIAL just...
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Good thinking; wouldn't do to move them all at once and tank the market... ;)
Pretty sure that one would go over big on eBay...
That D is missing from one of my 1916 dimes. Please return it at your earliest convenience. ;)
Are you posting from the far future, then?
Hooray! Thanks for the tip!
Ah, another fine collection of Seated coins! https://www.cointalk.com/threads/post-your-seated-coins.201288/page-8#post-2010513 There was one...
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