It is a silly nomenclature if I ever heard one. It is not a "Disease" , it's a common chemical reaction that needs a metal like copper, moisture (...
Agree with die chips.
Based just on what I see,result from a Grease filled die
I agree with Insider from what I see.
But only in a Chem lab with supervision. If your educational facility has liquid nitrogen gas, you can also chill the coin and then hit it with a...
I don't think so. My best advice is to find someone with a XRF device. Many coin stores that buy/sell metals have one to check precious metals ,...
Savatore, The math does not support your 3.00 grams as a 2.5 is a loss of approximately 17% whereas the amount of coin missing is much smaller...
Since the scale you are using has a resolution of .1gram ( such as 2.6 or 2.7 ). On a better scale it probably weighs 2.65, so the position of the...
We could sell them on Etsy :)
Die Deteroration Damage occurs probably 10,000X more frequently than a true doubled die. SO figure thats it until strong proof shows for a true...
You can bend zinc cents with a wood dowel and a hammer.
Count the lines in both sides appear to come to the same number in the photo , but you can count the coin/ The 2 exterior ones on the right seem...
[ATTACH] Proof rims are flat edge and square with 90 degree angles. One you see one, it will stick with you. As said , they are not proofs. Sorry, Jim
Just like Shell Oil owns the logo of the red and yellow SHELL image....
Pam, I prefer to buy coins that are not slabbed as they are lower price, easier to examine the surfaces and weigh if necessary. But that is after...
Is NGC now a part of Twitter? I thought that shape X was already registered .
Is an SUV a car? Do all wagons have an engine? and don't mistake pennies with cents.
You mean its not a fingernail polisher?? -sorry- :)
Pam, remember there are BUY/Sell forums you can use on the forum.You probably have a good idea who is who and what is what. :) Jim
Another edge photo from me.
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