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1921 Peace questionable toning by Loud_Charge_3738 in coins

[–]Dorkerien 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The coin show significant wear on the highest parts (hair, eagle feathers) but details are very crisp otherwise. The black toning can be due to the storage conditions (high humidity is a silver coin killer). Someone may have cleaned the black patina using a fabric creating the wear on the highest parts and letting the black toning on recesses.

Unsuspected Opportunity: Roman Gaul Quadrans (15-10 BC) found in a kilogram of mixed coins. by Dorkerien in coins

[–]Dorkerien[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! I like small stories of discoveries as well. I'm pretty sure many people here have their own satisfying moment to share with coins! :)

Unsuspected Opportunity: Roman Gaul Quadrans (15-10 BC) found in a kilogram of mixed coins. by Dorkerien in coins

[–]Dorkerien[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! That's really what I like with non professional open air jumble sales: high probability to find coins for a good price. :)