I believe the coin was much darker at one time and a cleaning gave it the look it has now.
You have been told the truth. No one was trying to bully you. If you don't want the truth, you are in the wrong place. The coin is damaged,...
Nice group of coins. Not bad for 20 bucks.
I don't understand. Why would it not be possible?
My folks built a really nice estate over the years. When dad passed, he ask that everything be used to take care of mom for the rest of her life....
It's just a damaged coin. Probably a parking lot find.
It looks like glue on the coin.
I wonder if they are calling the dentils, reeding.
You sure it's reeded? Should be Lettered.
Fun coin. Struck with a rusty obverse die. It has PVC damage from being left in an auction holder. I was too stupid to know better. This is a bit...
I use shot glasses and do one coin at a time. I pick a glass that is the right size to support the coin by the edges. An old glass flashlight lens...
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The color of the coin is really a common look for cents of this age.
I agree. We have laws that protect historic houses but nothing to protect great works of art about our history as a country. Those that tear down...
At the Fun Show each year there is a table where they make and teach folks the art. Fun to watch how it's done.
Cool looking coin.
Damage.
4 year old thread.
Oh, just 75K. ;)
Now that's a coin to brag about John. The 9 leaves is really special.
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