Interesting. Somewhere in my metal detecting finds I have a "Chang the Chinese Giant" PT Barnum token. Corroded and holed as I remember.
I agree, something silver on the surface of the coin, it looks raised.
While not a trime, they were the original "nickel", called that before the copper nickel five cent piece was introduced.
Looks to be a close AM, but as KBBPLL stated post the whole reverse to be sure.
Most likely nickel, if I remember correctly the steel plating process is difficult and costly.
Nice looking coin. I'm not into errors so very well may be wrong, but can a large cent even be a woody? Large cents are pure copper, isn't a...
Strangely, every one of the Facebook groups I joined I was offered a moderator position in pretty short order, they must be desperate! I said...
I tried joining several groups on Facebook, what a zoo. An absolute non-stop posting of non-existent "errors". Maybe 1 in 100 posters actually...
Beauty of a coin! I've always been fascinated by these!
That one has been exposed to acid or some type of corrosive chemical.
That's a typical Chinese fake, the obverse bust is just all wrong.
Nice! That's one I've always wanted!
Yep, I'm not into technology but I'm impressed with some of these new detectors. I have a site on the property adjoining me that I've hit for...
California fractional gold coin, and a nice one! Here's some info. 1868 ROUND LIBERTY BG-806 G25C MS | Coin Explorer | NGC
The variety johnmilton posted has long been accepted as a Confederate produced coin as he explains. Since then, the large number of 1861 O half...
I saw that, congrats! I admire your dedication and patience. They asked me a few months ago, but I had to respectfully decline. I know the...
I have one in similar condition, might even have been a ground find.
It's a ways, far northeast corner of pa, but I do go to Gettysburg fairly frequently so definitely doable.
From what I have read, Buchanan's personality matched his presidential leadership skills, he had none! Jackson was no big fan, he appointed him...
I'm in Pennsylvania and Wheatland is on my to do list!
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