I would second Speedy's estimate on this coin. If I didn't already know what was on the head band, I would have to guess. A nice old coin and one you should be proud to own B12.
I would agree with VG details, but....the coin has several problems. First the porosity. Second, the obvious scratching/rub showing the bright copper color. Large cent collectors look for even brown color. Something like this: If you like it, that's all that matters though. Happy holidays...Mike
As everyone knows, I'm no expert on US coins, but the overall surface appearance, and that rim damage at 4:30, sure look like something you might see on a casting.
For my opinion,I think it's not Fine,but It is close to beinging there. Thanks for replying everyone! B12
details eroded away.. acid will sit in the pores and make bigger holes, rough surfacing.. i know about acid..
Yes, acid will cause porosity like that. But if the coin had been dipped in acid none of that black stuff would be there. This coin has been found buried in the ground and it is badly corroded. The porosity has been caused by the corrosion of the chemicals found in the dirt where it was buried.
also doug, the fixation of nitrogen in the soil can do that to metal.. i saw what happened to a paperclip that we did an experiment on in physical science last year.. deadly :kewl:
I think it points more to being found in the ground...acid (most of the ones I've seen) make the coin look fuzzy....your right about making it porse and rough...but that is also the same thing that happens to a coin that has been in dirt for sometime. Speedy
