Need a Tutor

I live in Fort Worth and am hoping for a recommendation where I can find someone close by that can spare a little time to help me clear up the confusion I've created by studying too much. I've written to a couple of local clubs, but after more than a month and multiple efforts, none of them have responded. I invited myself to a meeting, but most days it's not safe for me to drive and I won't be able to get there after all. I've managed to gather several coins that will help me better understand what's real and what's not, but there's too many to burden the forums with. Is there someone who either lives close or knows someone else nearby that has some wisdom they're willing to impart on a lowly peasant? All suggestions are immensely and sincerely appreciated.

 

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Sam? You are loved. No need to outreach to a so called mentor. There are mentors right here, willing and able to assist you in whatever it is you require.

Ask a question and post a bloody picture.

You'll get lots of of advice and opinions on such.

 

Post a few photos at a time of coins you think are suspect as to authenticity, errors, value, etc.. We're willing to help.

 

You guys are more encouraging than you know. I whine too much, but this forum has been the best therapy I've had yet. Be honest with me if I ever cross boundaries, though.

I have this thing that's pretty obviously some vending or carnival coin, but can anyone tell me how to absolutely know for sure? It's more solid material than others I've come across, has some weight, and from the little bit I have learned it may be copper or close to it. As certain as I am that it has no value I don't want to toss the first coin ever made by accident. Note: I stand by my promise that if I ever do find the Holy Grail and become a billionaire I won't forget everyone here who has helped me.

I'll look through some genuine errors/varieties I have and slowly spoon feed myself with everyone's help as soon as I'm healthy enough again. Thanks again.

Oh! One last quick question: if I ever find an MS70 1943 copper penny, do you think hydrochloric acid and a military grade flame thrower would be overkill cleaning it up?

 

A few things up front.

One, post your pix as Full Size as opposed to thumbnail. It's easier for the members to view your pic.

Two, I'm not sure how you know that 'object' is a token. That's got so much damage I can't make heads or tails of it (pun intended ).

Three, when you find that MS70 1943 copper, you can bet the ranch it won't need the overkill cleaning you mention......or it wouldn't be an MS70

 

I think that item you are showing was a 1943 Copper cent.. destroyed with hydrochloric acid

 

Looking at the edges I'd think it was just a copper slug - on my phone without glasses lol
What does it weigh and what are its exact dimensions, and is it perfectly round?

 

I think you will find the "collective" mentoring here much more broad and encompassing than an individual mentor could ever be. And don't worry, boundaries are crossed all the time around here and a lot of good natured joking happens; until it appears you don't want to join the learning journey and want all the answers spooned to you. So have a good attitude and join the fun!

 

In this case I think you need to start with where you got this item, the actual size, weight, etc.

 

Not perfectly round and I'll get the weight shortly. I hope. Thanks.

 

I'll be getting that as soon as I'm able. It was in a foreign Coin bin I bought from Walmart.

 

I was thinking it was just a home thing, as someone punched out a copper round from a copper sheet that may have had a design on it.
The edges are reminiscent of a cheap press to create rounds. Rounded on the top edge and ragged on the bottom edge.

but then I don't know anything about world coins and all various things.

 

I have a friend who makes copper jewelry and when she makes a ring she uses rounds just like yours that she purchases from a supplier. Punches a hole on the middle and hammers out the ring. I think is what you have is a jewelry finding. Someone has messed with this one to make it appear to look like some sort of coin, maybe.

 

I knew that. I was trying to be humorous since the OP asked if Hydrochloric Acid would be good to clean coins

 

I think some on here just try to fool us.

 

There are some real standup comedians around here.

 

I can't believe it was a coin, either, but I thought I should at least ask the folks here, all of which are magnitudes smarter than I.

 

Thank you for the encouragement. I'm hoping to learn, learn, learn and someday be able to contribute. Give instead of take. Thanks again for the courtesy.

 

That makes sense. I was just hoping to share a few million dollars with the gang here in case it actually was worth something. Thanks!