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It is a modern replica of a "Reyes Catolicos" silver reale of Ferdinand and Isabella of Spain. This particular replica, made of brass and with mushy details and a legend that's quite g… (View Post)

The verdigris that forms on coins is not copper acetate - at least, it won't be unless your coins are stored with jars of vinegar. The pale green paint pigment also known as "verdigris"… (View Post)

I was about to mirror-reverse the image to try to read it, then saw you'd already done so. :D Almost the same "word" appears on both sides; there's an extra "I" stroke i… (View Post)

There are three reasons to get a coin graded: - Authentication - Preservation - Valuation for resale. They are gold coins; they're perfectly capable of preserving themselves without much help. A… (View Post)

Yes, and the QNS. (View Post)