There is no cud because a cud involves the rim and there is nothing wrong with the rim. The mark on the 0 is damage
It looks like heat tint (toning) Years ago, I worked for a company that made copper plated cookware. A consumer complaint was that the copper...
It's a common Peace dollar that Greysheets for about $45, so no conservation on this one. I get more mileage from using it as a show and tell...
The off center appearance is due to the counter stamp pressing the coin flat, not the minting process. Notice the flat, uneven, out of round...
I think the contemporary COUNTERFEIT punch really adds to this piece. Great find IMO
Sounds like the core is a low melting point, pot metal. I am far from being an expert, but based on the pics and the the xrf, I would call it a...
I vaguely recall reading years ago about contemporary counterfeit SL quarters the were used during the depression. I'm not positive, but I think...
It looks like a counterfeit. Maybe a contemporary
Sorry but it's damage. The coin was used as a pin and you're seeing the solder remnants
When I was in grad school, I used an atmosphere controlled box for my thesis. When I used ammonia, the copper tubing turned a similar shade of...
Thanks. I posted it in a "Show your peace dollar" thread over there. It's been toned like this for quite some time. I have another Peace from...
Bought this as part of a group from David Hall about 30 years ago. The dip residue has toned over the years and left these marvelous stains. Is...
Nice elongated. I like the numismatic-automotive link. I believe this was a competitor of the early Corvettes and Thunderbirds. Cool connection...
Coins with family connections are always special. I have some low value coins from over 50 years ago that I still keep because of the connection.
The flip that's holding the coin looks like it might be PVC, so be careful. If it's soft and pliable, you may have a potential problem
I believe it's a jeton but don't have any additional information
Personally, I think the edge pic is a waste of time. It looks like its a split planchet and the low weight is a strong confirmation. Why bother...
I had a number of those low grade 1934 Series sitting around until the late 90s. I saved the nicest and used the rest at face value to buy an...
Die chips (for us old guys) and Interior die break (for the newer terminology)
Looks like a little edge running that got bent over during circulation above the TED. Minor issue. The rest is from a worn die
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