They are 40% silver.
Wasn't aware of that one myself - thanks for the link :thumb:
Take another look Frank, the size and pattern is way too eratic and too big for a fingerprint. In many places the dark color is just in the...
Be careful when you do. Garage sales, flea markets, pawn shops and the like are full of problem coins, fake coins, altered coins and harshly...
A couple of things Jason, the raised bumps you point out are actually quite common on genuine examples. They are due to rusty dies. So they are...
Given his location - London. UK - I doubt the latter.
As to the source of the toning, just a guess but I would say that the coin was wrapped up in a piece of cloth and put away for a while.
Zeke - I would agree with you that the coin has AU details. I also think it has been cleaned.
Anything is possible Joe. But I will tell you this much, the majority of coin dealers out there couldn't identify a genuine fugio if their lives...
OK Toad, then what would you say the reason is for this thing being copper plated ? Because that sure isn't copper there on the inside. Looks...
They both have VF details at best. But because plating is considered damage and because it literally covers up the details the coins would be...
It is a near certainlty that the coins were plated.
Howdy Sherrieh - Welcome to the Forum !! This is the coin you describe, although this one is dated 1792 instead of '93. Value would be largely...
Howdy Josee - Welcome to the Forum !! The obverse is Louis XIIII of France and the design is copied from this coin. But I do not think this is...
Best guess, the '55 is worth about $40 and the '58 about $4 - $5.
Peter - I have a few around here, I'll send you a couple ;)
1993 or 94 I believe.
That's not putty, that's a break in the luster. Better known as - good old fashioned wear.
What makes you so sure you did ? I'd say you have already been to school - and you apparently paid attention.
Here ya go - Medal - scroll down a bit.
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