these are just a few that I have, justcuriouse to find out about them. This 1951 Dime just feels funny and sounds different when I drop it on the table And this coin is pretty beat, but I like it.
the 1943 cent is a steel cent ,,, the 1951 dime is silver and you have a good "V" nickel..I dont know the first coin but its not American
The dime sounds different when you drop it? That's 'cause it's got silver in it. Silver always has a nice ring, when you drop it, instead of a dull thud (like our current clad coinage).......
The first coin is an English copper with Britannia on the obverse and Queen Victoria on the reverse. What I know about UK coins you could put in a thimble so I'll defer to others more knowledgable....
whats a "V" nickel? And are they worth anything, not that im interested in selling just more curiouse than anthing. Thanks Guys
Liberty Head Nickel, sometime refered to as the "V" nickel. It was minted 1883-1912. In the condition you picture, the coin is probably worth < $1.00
Thatboie, I see from the post count that you are new in town. Welcome to the forum and I speak for all when I say that I hope to see more of you in the "forums". A suggestion if I may? If you are going to collect coins you are going to have to also start collecting some reference materials. I'd start with the most basic: The Red Book, a Guide book of United States Coins by R.S. Yeoman. You might even be able to pick up a copy at the local public library just to have a look see, but I urge you to buy your own copy.
Thanks for the welcome and yes I think Im going to do that. Ive been blindly collecting for some time and think some refereance materialwould be a good investment. some of the coins I have I know arent rare but I like the way they look. I havent actually collected any in a while. I need to find some more.
Welcome to the neighborhood. I agree with the earlier poster who recommended the Red book if you like US coins. I remember the first time I opened one up as a kid, the complete amazement looking at all of the coins this country has made. I envy you that. Now its just old hat. I would also recommend a photograde book, so you can get up to speed quickly on grading. In coin collecting, the grade frequently is more important than the date or mint mark. Too many newcomers overpay for overgraded coins, remember "book values" are only used IF you know the correct grade. Good luck!
thank you all so much, you are all so helpful, very nice in here indeed I'll take all the advice I can get.
The British coin is a 1875-H farthing. A farthing has a face value of one fourth of a penny. In that condition, your coin is likely worth very little to collectors, although it is a cool old coin.
