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Hi, few years ago I found this button and belt tip - I don't know if that is the right term for it (english isn't my native language, sorry). It's the tip of a leather belt about 1cm wide which remainings were still attached when I found it. Both were found near Gdańsk, Poland, and based on other finds there I would assume they are from the XV-XVIII century. I think that these items look so meticulously made that they must be something interesting. Can anyone tell me something more about these?

Hey, I came into possession of this coin a few years ago. It’s a Polish Gdansk schilling (szeląg) of Casimir IV Jagiellon. It seems to me that there is a Jagiellonian cross above the Gdansk emblem and a rosette above the eagle. I even found this variety in the Kopicki catalog, but it’s listed there as a common type. What intrigues me is that I haven't found a similar specimen anywhere online yet. Is it actually rarer, or is my research just poor? Also does anyone know a way to remove this stubborn, brown-green crust? I don't want to use harsh chemicals because I’m worried about damaging the patina. Thanks in advance for the help!

Hey, while going through family memorabilia, I came across this medal. On the front, it says "I Rehritter II Abt" and "Allenburg 1931" on back. From that, I know that it is from East Prussia. On the back, there is also a mark from which I conclude that it is 800 proof silver. Is it really? I am concerned about reading marks on older things. Can someone tell me something more about it?"