So far I have from the top, Row 1: 3 Cent silver Row 2: Denmark 10 Ore, Hungary 1 Korona, Unknown, Panama 1955 Balboa Row 3:...
I believe that both are the same coin. One is the obverse and the other is the reverse.
I recognize the US coins, the Canadians, German, and some British. The one I am most interested in is the large copper on the right hand side....
You also should be adjusting for the thickness and hardness of the planchet. An all silver half dollar would in theory take less pressure to mint...
I recently purchased this lot from eBay. There are many which I have not been able to attribute, but look quite old. Here is a link to the...
I'm in, WB IH!
I didn't realize that this was an old topic. It doesn't surprise me that an old topic can be revived. Most of the questions asked, have been...
Rectangular notes are the most efficient to produce. There is little to no wasted paper in the manufacturing process. The notes are also much...
My latest purchase is a Daniel Carr prototype $2 astronaut, silver/brass.
It obviously was a joke, I was just playing along.
Assuming that you own the item, slabbing it would be a horrible idea, even if you could get a first strike designation. It is worth much more in...
The movie Cinderella Man featured coins from the 1930s.
It's difficult to tell whether or not its dipped based on the pics. The tone appears to be natural and I can see mint lustre. You would usually...
Isopropal alcohol isn't very good for plastic either it can leave the surface a bit hazy. Never use it for cleaning eyeglasses because it can...
I'm not sure that painting restoration is a good analogy to coin cleaning. Paintings are restored by painting over the top of them with fresh...
I wouldn't try this with high grade uncircs. Another method is to weigh it with a digital scale. The zinc will be significantly lighter.
Kind of a moot point now; the auction has already ended. Judging from previous experience, this coin is probably a fake.
Looks like 1889 to me.
Interesting concept. Holed coins are a part of history, unfortunately not everyone agrees about that. It's a shame that so many otherwise good...
Both coins appear to be authentic. They also appear to have been excavated and there was an attempt to clean the 1908, most likely by dipping in...
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