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While the question itself is entirely hypothetical (since such a re-openeing would be excessively improbable), the related question is more meaningful: what mintmark would be adopted if a new mint we… (View Post)

For me, that would be the New South Wales Holey Dollar of 1813. Only a couple hundred known in existence, and half of those are in museums. Historically, been about the same price as a suburban house… (View Post)

Back when I was studying at Uni, I wouldn't have looked at the collection for months on end. That would be the longest period of time for me when the collection was stowed away and ignored. I'd usual… (View Post)

It's not a coin and, if it really is "Very light for its size", then it' not silver. Most likely aluminium. I would concur with the Italy origin. With no text, identifying who the portrait … (View Post)

If my understanding of the chemistry is correct, silver demonstrates very strong photochemical properties but copper and gold do not. So exposure to sunlight alone should not affect the toning of non… (View Post)