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> So the overwhelming consensus of members, many of whom have demonstrated outstanding knowledge and credibility within the hobby as well on this forum, have pointed out numerous characteristics t… (View Post)

The dot below the date and other spots are due to zinc corroding underneath the copper plating (View Post)

Sorry, PMD. The copper core was corroded/etched away possibly from an acidic environment. Not an error of any kind (View Post)

The 14th century a Franciscan Friar and Philosopher, William of Ockham once said (paraphrased), "The simplest explanation is usually the correct explanation." Any chance that the coin just … (View Post)

But the outer layers of clad coins and nickels are 75% copper and they don't react with acetone This is the only scientific paper that even suggests a reaction between copper and acetone and then onl… (View Post)