Patman54 Posted June 13, 2022 Share Posted June 13, 2022 Does anyone have any any ideas what this might be Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coinbuf Posted June 13, 2022 Share Posted June 13, 2022 It is PMD, there are a few ways for that to happen, a weak acid like pool acid can do that and recently Mr. Lange posted that long term emersion in a sonic jewelry cleaner can produce this same effect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patman54 Posted June 13, 2022 Author Share Posted June 13, 2022 Cool thanks for getting back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patman54 Posted June 13, 2022 Author Share Posted June 13, 2022 Curious though how it only effects one side? If it was submerged long enough to do that I would think it would be on both sides. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoinJockey73 Posted June 13, 2022 Share Posted June 13, 2022 On 6/12/2022 at 10:23 PM, Patman54 said: Does anyone have any any ideas what this might be Looks like a winged liberty, or more commonly known as a "mercury" dime. Still found in "circulation" so, great find! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldhoopster Posted June 13, 2022 Share Posted June 13, 2022 Hitting it with a wire brush will give a similar effect depending on wire type/gauge and speed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patman54 Posted June 13, 2022 Author Share Posted June 13, 2022 Wouldn't that leave brush marks and scratches I would think Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldhoopster Posted June 13, 2022 Share Posted June 13, 2022 On 6/13/2022 at 5:02 PM, Patman54 said: Wouldn't that leave brush marks and scratches I would think You would think, but the speed and friction of the numerous, closely spaced wires seem to push the metal rather than remove it. Im sure if you brushed it long enough, the design and waviness would disappear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patman54 Posted June 13, 2022 Author Share Posted June 13, 2022 Could be this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWB Posted June 13, 2022 Share Posted June 13, 2022 On 6/12/2022 at 10:23 PM, Patman54 said: Does anyone have any any ideas what this might be Obviously, it was minted in Annapolis, Md at the Naval Academy -- hence, the waves. Now...about that bridge to Brooklyn ----- JT2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...