I refine silver with nitric acid all the time. YouTube it. It is blue & not colorless. Don’t try it if you’re immature or don’t know what you’re doing though.....
@Gavenadam1 said:
3 questions.
1. What number on the periodic table is it on?
2. What color does it turn when mixed with acid in a laboratory to purify it?
3. What medal can be turned int Silver with acid?
@ElmerFusterpuck said:
I still like turtles. As far as I know, no coins have been minted using actual turtle shells.
Oh, and 42.
Most sensible comment in the thread. 42 is indeed the answer to everything.
Actually there are some good comments in this thread from people (not the OP of course) that know a thing or two about numismatics, history, and metallurgy.
Love the criticism & any useful info. Ty. I know who I am thus not ever a conformist to any type of human cliche etc. I took several chemistry classes & did use all safety and created by missing junk silver in nitric acid —-blue “Silver Nitrate” you put the element under it in the silver nitrate & the reaction bumps it up to .999 silver which in this case is copper. The reaction creates a mustard gas so yes, equipment & maturity needed. The particles left from the copper is pure silver. & the leftover solution quick silver.
I wonder about the blue sand also and still am researching as to how that would’ve happened. God Bless you all! I’ll keep everyone informed on that coin & it already is sent btw... I’ll also try to post some of those blue hued early Morgans.
@MFeld said:
This looks to be the same poster who has started and/or posted to a number of threads about (alleged) O-mint Proof Morgan dollars on another forum. In each case, the posted pictures were of obvious business strikes - one or more of them, polished.
@jmlanzaf said: "Different geological formation have different mixes of these trace elements.""
That's what I wanted you (as a chemist) to tell everyone. Numismatists in several fields have published analysis of coins and traced where their metal was mined. Many counterfeits have been identified because of their composition including the trace elements that should not be in the coins.
@JBK said:
But the OP's Morgan is really shiny - it MUST be a proof!
I'm told it is a BRANCH MINT REVERSE PROOF, therefore unique.
That would also probably make it the first reverse proof ever struck. Does anyone know what the first reverse proof coin issued was? I'm not aware of anything in the 19th century.
I believe there's a small chance that the OP is in possession of a legitimate branch mint proof. I see no evidence of cleaning or harsh polishing. If I were him, I would definitely submit the coin to our host for professional feedback. It's well worth the cost for a potential rarity like this.
@Gavenadam1 said:
Still love you guys, was trying to joke & as a missionary/Christian or believer in Christ, I really mean it. I thank you all for your help.
First of all, good service working in the "field"! (check my sig line). Also sorry for your loss. Your grandmother probably was able to have many old stories to tell you, being 90? So thoughtful of leaving you such gems. Those coins you posted are marvelous! Oh yes, Welcome to school. I say school because you'll be taught in many areas. Such as in ethics, manners and in business. I'm sure you learned a few things just by this thread. Never be a stranger and post often. Ask any questions you may and the most important thing, have FUN! -joey
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I refine silver with nitric acid all the time. YouTube it. It is blue & not colorless. Don’t try it if you’re immature or don’t know what you’re doing though.....
Not X-ray but like it with a laser spectral device. You can even tell the origin of most metals.
I would enjoy a "Leave it to Beaver" rerun, so why not? I'm not givin' a dam -yet being entertained!
@Gavenadam1 "I refine silver with nitric acid all the time."
This could be part of the problem.... you have failed to do it in a well ventilated area and now you are having a bad acid trip.
Heather, I have been triggered by this thread.
SAFE SPACE NEEDED !!
Please refund the 5 minutes of my life lost in reading STUPID !!
Yes, yes, and sometimes.
Most sensible comment in the thread. 42 is indeed the answer to everything.
Actually there are some good comments in this thread from people (not the OP of course) that know a thing or two about numismatics, history, and metallurgy.
But the effort is wasted on the troll.
@jmlanzaf said: "... You can NOT tell "origin" other than by implication of the composition.
Will you simplify and expand on this for all of us? Thanks.
I wonder when this thread will be closed.
I think the OP should send his Branch Mint Proof to PCGS for certification.
Indeed it is...42 is the Answer to the Ultimate Question of Life, The Universe, and Everything. Just ask Deep Thought.
Lance.
Love the criticism & any useful info. Ty. I know who I am thus not ever a conformist to any type of human cliche etc. I took several chemistry classes & did use all safety and created by missing junk silver in nitric acid —-blue “Silver Nitrate” you put the element under it in the silver nitrate & the reaction bumps it up to .999 silver which in this case is copper. The reaction creates a mustard gas so yes, equipment & maturity needed. The particles left from the copper is pure silver. & the leftover solution quick silver.
I wonder about the blue sand also and still am researching as to how that would’ve happened. God Bless you all! I’ll keep everyone informed on that coin & it already is sent btw... I’ll also try to post some of those blue hued early Morgans.
Make sure you position the coin in the light just so (tip it) in order to make its polished surface look "blue" as this one does:
I’m posting a few of mine for those interested
Now, that's a nice piece of jewelry. Was it Grandma's?
It's got to be a troll, and a pretty entertaining one.
If not, I can sell you a bunch of polished Morgans. I mean, super rare, blue clay silver, reverse proofs.
I appreciate jmlanzaf trying. There's some borderline delusional stuff going on with the OP.
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@jmlanzaf said: "Different geological formation have different mixes of these trace elements.""
That's what I wanted you (as a chemist) to tell everyone. Numismatists in several fields have published analysis of coins and traced where their metal was mined. Many counterfeits have been identified because of their composition including the trace elements that should not be in the coins.
But the OP's Morgan is really shiny - it MUST be a proof!
Did I just see a “PCCB” slab?
If so, then homemade slabber.
I believe there's a small chance that the OP is in possession of a legitimate branch mint proof. I see no evidence of cleaning or harsh polishing. If I were him, I would definitely submit the coin to our host for professional feedback. It's well worth the cost for a potential rarity like this.
First of all, good service working in the "field"! (check my sig line). Also sorry for your loss. Your grandmother probably was able to have many old stories to tell you, being 90? So thoughtful of leaving you such gems. Those coins you posted are marvelous! Oh yes, Welcome to school. I say school because you'll be taught in many areas. Such as in ethics, manners and in business. I'm sure you learned a few things just by this thread. Never be a stranger and post often. Ask any questions you may and the most important thing, have FUN! -joey
"Jesus died for you and for me, Thank you,Jesus"!!!
--- If it should happen I die and leave this world and you want to remember me. Please only remember my opening Sig Line.Dude, I just noticed how many views you already have in just three days. Almost 2000?
"Jesus died for you and for me, Thank you,Jesus"!!!
--- If it should happen I die and leave this world and you want to remember me. Please only remember my opening Sig Line.For the haters...
I even went microscopic to show the color...
I'm checking my collection for reverse branch mint proofs right now. Have found two so far...
Smitten with DBLCs.
You did a perfect job - just as I asked. The blue color on that polished coin is easy to see.
Comedy gold...