Merf
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It may be impossible to id this one. TIA for any help. I will even accept wild guesses.
Where could I get a silver eating acidAlmost looks chewed on it's so bad.... once everyone chimes in and if you're still stuck, apply a silver eating acid for a minute or two, rinse, dry, and repeat. When the metal is pressed in the die, the deeper parts of the coin are a little harder than the high points (more compressed). The acid eats the softer parts a little faster and it can leave an image behind.
Where could I get a silver eating acid
Where could I get a silver eating acid
Totally. Not sure what version but I see 1775, and those hooked 7’s are very distinctive. I’m in very southern Wisconsin and if that’s what this is, it’ll be the 5th Reale of some kind that I know of that has been found within 100 miles of me. I haven’t personally found one and don’t expect to, but to know that they are around is mind blowing. It’s just not something that’s even on the radar around here.Maybe 1775 Half Real?
I ordered some silver eating acid. I will test when it arrives.It may be impossible to id this one. TIA for any help. I will even accept wild guesses. View attachment 2039707 View attachment 2039708 View attachment 2039709 View attachment 2039711 View attachment 2039710 View attachment 2039712
Thanks idxmonster. Great id. Much appreciated.Totally. Not sure what version but I see 1775, and those hooked 7’s are very distinctive. I’m in very southern Wisconsin and if that’s what this is, it’ll be the 5th Reale of some kind that I know of that has been found within 100 miles of me. I haven’t personally found one and don’t expect to, but to know that they are around is mind blowing. It’s just not something that’s even on the radar around here.
I did the acid test, it worked well. Here are pics after the testIt may be impossible to id this one. TIA for any help. I will even accept wild guesses. View attachment 2039707 View attachment 2039708 View attachment 2039709 View attachment 2039711 View attachment 2039710 View attachment 2039712
Probably a SILVER coin, of unknown source and date..., however, it is very likely OLD too...!!It may be impossible to id this one. TIA for any help. I will even accept wild guesses. View attachment 2039707 View attachment 2039708 View attachment 2039709 View attachment 2039711 View attachment 2039710 View attachment 2039712
it is 17mm. Looking at the features after the acid bath I am sure it is a 1775 half real. Thanks to all for the help.Certainly looks like that acid trick helped. Might want to check the diameter but certainly looks 1775 Half Reale-ish to me. http://njenjoy.com/nj-news/nj-copper-coins/