Ask and ye shall receive (usually with a smartass comment on CT) :)
I remember searching through the contents of a cash register when I was a really young kid, finding a 1916 Merc, turning it over and seeing a mint...
On the activity series of metals, copper is more reactive than silver...
A tip of the Hatlo Hat to you for being honest enough to respond. Do you collect any other stuff? You will get good advice here (along with some...
I thought they were so nice, I bid on half-a-dozen and got two of them!
The action of ketchup, hot sauce, barbecue sauce, etc. on copper coins is due to the vinegar and salt. I don't think I would try this on any...
I don't think he can. Trust but verify
Keep reading CT, it can de-stress you and sometimes give you a chuckle. Also check out the 1965-73 Frech 10 franc coins... [ATTACH]
ABSOLUTELY! A COA from a well-known dealer for an ancient coin carries LOADS more weight than a slab that the collector will probably break out...
I thought he meant toilet paper...
Chasing my tail [ATTACH]
Also the title of the second movie in the franchise
Really good movie
Chasing my tail is one of my hobbies... :) [ATTACH]
Hmmm, I thought it might be "utter"
I collect only Zimbabwe coins I find in circulation. Bus seriously folks, why limit yourself?
I think this is what is referred to as split-plate doubling, where the die moves during striking, and for clad coins, it can break the cladding....
You have to get used to the 8th grade humor on this board... :)
Really like the white ones. Any more? Whatever color, whatever country...
https://www.sciencecompany.com/Turn-Copper-Pennies-Into-Silver-and-Gold-Pennies.aspx#:~:text=When%20a%20copper%20penny%20is,hydroxide%20and%20works...
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