Really a nice sample!! I would call it extreme die deterioration. Or the coin pressures when struck were out of tolerances. To me that is a very...
Brian's error list is a bit dated. In time he will catch up. I have about 5 or 6 "extra door frame" nickels. Below is my oldest, a 1972 P...
Well each person/collector has their opinion, you expressed your opinion. IMHO it looks to me like it was left in a fireplace. Ugly. Removing the...
Nice coin Ruthlankford! Gary in Washington
BRUTHAJOE wrote: I know die cracks are common... True, short ones have little premium. Long ones can have a nice premium and are not as common as...
Some 1922s have good value, have them looked at before selling. The 1879 Morgan, has some potential value, perhaps $40.00. It seems to be perhaps...
Thanks for your input. Though others have gone before me, I am not daunted. WD40 was developed after many tests, beyond 40. Penicillin development...
Good morning Paddyman! Yeah I posted it for the sake of new collectors. Gary in Washington
From Numismatic News: QUOTE: Rare 1982-D Small Date copper found Posted on December 23, 2016 by Ken Potter [IMG] Newly found 1982-D Small date...
And now from NGC the real deal: [ATTACH] check the date, date size, now check the weight. Note the D mint mark. Beware of scammers, thriving on...
[ATTACH] check the date, date size, now check the weight. It may be bronze, and it is a Philadelphia mint, but not worth $1,495.00!! Below is the...
"God" shows some MD, no added value, but you have a good eye. Gary in Washington
Mary, Looks like it was shot from a 12 gauge shot gun. Damage of some severe sort! Out of curiosity, where did you get it? Gary in Washington
Gumout - Fuel Injector Cleaner Thanks for reminding me to be more thorough! Gary
Well, while coin roll hunting cents I set aside choice Zincoins, and then choice FS Jeffersons. I also purchased years ago, some beautiful MS 69...
Okay, another added. I am trying to keep it simple, with simple to find chemicals. I added one bronze coin into a [ATTACH] Baking...
About 5 years ago, "Desert Gem" (I think it was he), soaked some coins in a solution to test how long it took to remove or reduce some verdigris....
I prefer woodies, of early Lincolns, below are some of my samples: [ATTACH] the 12D shows a mild wood grain [ATTACH] This 15S is a stronger...
I shall now sit back and let others chime in. Gary in Washington
Wow, some may call this marbling, but it looks more like some sort of chemical interaction, not an alloy mix problem. Though someone else may have...
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