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Re: First time collector
The coin you bought is 1 troy ounce (31.1 grams). This is the standard unit of weight used with precious metals. The more common avoirdupois ounce is 28.35 grams. The scales you are using presumably … (View Post)1 -
Re: Please explain to me how Bronze coins achieve this color naturally.
Wow. I've read through this "chemistry" discussion, and can't resist making a few polite comments. * Copper is found in nature both in its elemental metallic form and in a number … (View Post)5 -
Re: Tales from the bay--My First neg.
Buy/sell on Ebay long enough and you will eventually encounter someone that doesn't have both oars in the water. They're out there. (View Post)6 -
Re: 1953 Morocco, Essai 200 Francs
Beautiful. Yes, Morocco coins are incredible. A recent purchase - a much more modest Essai than yours however. :'( (View Post)3 -
Re: A pair of Egypt 20 quirsh
On the obverse side (side without date) you can see a small Arabic "10" above the Qirsh symbol with both of your coins. Look just below the toughra. The picture above shows 5 Qirsh. (View Post)1
