To me repaired would imply the addition of metal, tooling & engraving in an attempt to make the coin look closer to how it was minted.
That tiny nick in the O is a full point deduction? OUCH!
Nail him to the wall!
You wouldn't have to twist my arm to believe that. It has all the hallmarks of a Chinese fake but I don't recognize that exact die pair....
That 69! NICE! Where's the reverse pic?
Damn, that's a helluv an eye! Again, I'm weak in the series but I couldn't find it. I know those typically flat in that area but picking out real...
A clash struck into the depths of the devices? I don't know the series but that's one helluv a clash if that's what it is!
Some very harsh abrasive or wire wheel. Someone thought it was a good idea to "polish it up". The MM looks destroyed so I wouldn't blame them for...
Regardless of the environment, if there any feed materials at all, the process has all it needs to further attack the metal within that mass....
The formation of verdigris completely hinges on water which is naturally acidic due to the absorption of carbon dioxide: [ATTACH] The first mass...
If you can see verdigris, it's active. Everything it needs to continue it's corrosive process to the metal is contained right there in the visible...
Corrosion that is still chemically active and corroding the surface.
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This should be against the law! This is a huge disservice to the future generations. https://www.davidlawrence.com/product/2377823/ [ATTACH]
I bit scary, that's a PVC holder. :eek:
Awesome toners!
Opposites! [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Interesting toning on this roll ender. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Hard to resist this cherry red toning. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
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