just when i thought i couldnt find a uglier coin fri finds

[junkhunter]

just when i thought i couldn't find a uglier coin fri finds

Back to my usual place today and managed to find a even uglier indian then the last one.Buffalo nickel is not much better.And a chillian penny.Plus clad and junk of course.You can see 3 maybe 4 feathers and a o in top corner.I'm just impressed it was that far gone and i still got it.Thought it was a stinking zincon when i dug it up.Any day you get a buffalo and a indian cent is a good day.

 

[Slabman]

Re: just when i thought i couldn't find a uglier coin fri finds

Wow... what are your soil conditions? Seems to be extraordinarily rough on coins. But, your finding coins!!

Slab

 

[PI PETE]

Re: just when i thought i couldn't find a uglier coin fri finds

Hey experts,
what causes this - acidid soils? I found my first indian and it was totally corroded!

 

[leslie(nova scotia)]

yo J

From the land of the Bluenose.....now those are indeed toasty me bouy!

 

[Tuberale]

Re: just when i thought i couldn't find a uglier coin fri finds

Not an expert, but coin condition probably caused by acidic soils, but phosphates from fertilizers can aggravate the deterioration. The IH looks like someone dumped an entire bag of fertilizer on it. The coin might also have been cut before the process began.

Acids of all kinds will affect many metals. Try it yourself. First, do this outside. Using a copper cent you don't mind losing, put it in a glass container, and add vinegar. Reaction shouldn't take too long.

Stronger acids, such as hydrochloric acid (muriatic acid) and sulphuric acids will eat coins faster.

 

[steelheadwill]

Re: just when i thought i couldn't find a uglier coin fri finds

Cool
I thought only I found coins like that
Nice finds