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Giveaway entry I don’t honestly remember exactly how I got started, from the edges of my memory there was always a “coin collection” box in my room. My grandparents would bring bicentennial coins, si… (View Post)

Just to follow up with this, I touched base with the vendor (reputable dealer in EAC) and he also thought it was a hard spot; recommended a gentle touch with a toothpick for the 1795, nothing else. I… (View Post)

The 1804 I first touched lightly with a toothpick, but the verdigris seemed dry and powdery. I put the coin in mineral oil for three days, then rinsed with distilled water and now have it pressed gen… (View Post)

So I have two early half cents, each with some corrosion. I would like to get opinions on severity, and if anything should be done (wooden toothpick, rose thorn, mineral oil?). The first is a 1795, w… (View Post)

I see a good portion of these (relatively, of course, since there aren’t many) that have sold have that copper plug in roughly, but not exactly, the same spot. Any idea why? (View Post)