The ICTA has a position in it so I would prefer a more neutral voice as I do not like to worry about the IRS! Jim...
I am going to spread it out, so you may indeed be correct :)
I know several of the members have come upon treasures they put away and then forgot about for a long while. I now join the roster, but the...
Actually the red-brown surface has been worn down. Probably at one time both sides were similar with the whitish corrosion and wear remove it on...
I agree with Kevin, small S and DD. Jim
I suspect a die chip. IMO, Jim
Au55 details Scratched
The one that I can imagine is to be RPM-004 If the small line going through the opening of the D is strong enough to follow the curved portion of...
Wendy, there are specified forums for Buy/Sell/Trade with special rules. Solicitations are not allowed in general forums.
Savagebud, why do you think it couldn't have been reduced in size ( and loss of surface if it was in a jewelry box at at an estate sale? Really,...
Many were replated with zinc to give a shiny " New" appearance to the coin. You can tell by looking at the edge. If the edge is shiny or new...
Acid removed and cladding and then proportionally removed the interior until it reached the size and weight. The design also is reduced similarly...
PMD -corrosion weakened, unknown force broke it off. IMO, Jim
It appears to be Die deterioration doubling to me from overuse. Jim
All they need is one unknowing soul with more money than they needs and they celebrate for a month or more. Jim
I would say 63 also, Jim
No, The N in "IN" and the bottom end of the 2 with extra tail missing above are incorrect . IMO, Jim - Thanks for the nice and usable photos.
I would love to know what chemical would do that, In fact I can not come up with one that is that selective, and any residue would be determinable...
Most likely a Silver Halide deposit from reaction of the silver with salt water. Jim
It appears like the punch had been damaged to get the 'chips'. Jim
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