I am not so sure about zinc rot. Is it possible the it is from a ragged clip from an end of roll strip?
I met the “beard of knowledge” at a coin show in Vegas a while back. One hell of a nice guy and VERY knowledgeable.
By two different coins do you mean two different dates or mintmarks? If they are the same date and mintmark they could have been produced by the...
thanks for the info. Much appreciated. I will search the Internet and try and find more on this process.
I often check my circulated “ change” bills for errors (very minor errors like overinking or serial numbers that don’t line up). I know they will...
Do you know of any links to additional information about these presses?
Does anyone have an opinion on ring lights?
Could someone please provide a link explaining the “new” minting process of horizontal striking. I was under the impression that coins were...
Don’t take this as expert advise but it looks more like a cracked/ chipped die.
I like the Pine Apple stock because it shows so many types of transportation at one time. You have sailing ships, coal powered ship, railroad, and...
FUNNY!!
Here are some more of my stock certificates that have neat engravings. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] That's enough...
Pretty close. Mine is dated 1961 so maybe Fidelity dropped out of the race by then. Or maybe it is completely different bank. [ATTACH]
That's your opinion!
This is a print obtained from a scan of a stock certificate. The pictures that are printed on some stock are simply beautiful, so I make little...
I scan the "pictures" that I like and print them on quality paper. I then cut them to fit a small frame and use them for decorations. Sorry the...
Sorry for posting about cleaning coins on this thread. It has confused the OP's original request. My apologies.
OK, I know I am in for a verbal assault, but if you are not collecting coins for profit of any kind (even down the road, or even to get your...
In addition to all the great suggestions stated above, I encourage you to find a local coin club to join. Each member will be only too glad to...
That made me think of the Andy Griffith talk on football. Sorry I don't have a copy of that.
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