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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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Hi evry1, I found this ten cent piece 2 days ago and it's in beautiful condition, I can't see any traces of circulation on it at all, however there looks to be a die break mark that goes from the denticles to the T across the top to the R and touches the left top of the I along with die raise beside most of the wording on the face. The coin is in beautiful condition and since I really don't collect coins I'll probably sell this. I emailed Louis at Canadian Coin Certification in Montreal as to weather I should get it graded. Sorry for not so clear pics, I may have someone to take good sharp close ups tomorrow. I did wash it very gently in warm water and a bit of mild dish soap. Thanks, Jon.   |
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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Dish soap? That's bad. Hopefully it was organic. Always use only distilled water. Good luck!
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Pillar of the Community
 Canada
1049 Posts |
Thank you for the heads up on cleaning coins,I metal detect and find lots of coins, I'm thinking of reducing my inventory lol.
Jon
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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 - Looks detailed even though its blurry. I don't collect those myself but if you sell it you might want to post a link here for the people who do collect them. Nice find |
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
1049 Posts |
Ty Pennyman, yes a friend of mine checked it thoroughly and he figures it's in a un-circulated condition with all the die ridges intact and no wear on any parts of the detail including the hair braids, there is still a bit of tiny fleck dirt on it but I'm not touching it anymore lol. thanks for your post of info.
Jon
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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I'am sure once you get some clear pic's posted there will be some Pro's here who will tell you everything you want to know about it.
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Pillar of the Community
 Canada
9866 Posts |
Great md find!
Where?
"Dipping" is not considered cleaning...
-from PCGS website
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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Between kingston and Brockville about 200 yards from the St. Lawrence. It was in a dry red sandy soil under a huge tree, only about an inch down. looks like grass has never grown there, only moss covering the whole area. I hope these pictures are better for seeing the detail. Cheers. Jon   |
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Bedrock of the Community
Australia
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A really nice coin.
This could be the start of a beautiful collection!
Lets hope you don't sell it and you can be a coin collector like the rest of us here. You certainly won't be short of some numismatic buddies, here in the CCF!
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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ty so much Sel, it is beautiful and never have I seen one so old so nice, ya never know, I probably have over a hundred coins and I don't collect lol. I have some real nice late 1800's and early 1900's canadian and american. Ty for your post and thoughts.
Jon
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