A pattern coin is a like a test piece and is used for trying a new design or composition. Like this one:...
It's known as a dryer coin. https://www.coincommunity.com/forum/topic.asp?topic_id=143863
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I guess I should have been more specific. 7x is probably best. 10x is better for errors/varieties, but is a little too magnified for general use.
What do you want to look at/for?
They have acrylic lenses which isn't as good/durable as glass, but it may be a good idea to start with an inexpensive loupe. You can always...
Anything over 10x is usually too much. I'd recommend 5x to 8x.
You may be aware of this, but there are mintmarks to be considered as well. For modern Quarters the mintmarks are: P - Philadelphia...
At the top of the page it says: "This listing was ended by the seller on Tue, Aug 20 at 4:22 AM because the item was sold." This means the item...
In this case it appears there was only 1 bidder present. This happens quite often, even on popular platforms like ebay. I myself have on more than...
There are a lot of variables. Do you have any links to specific listings?
@lordmarcovan, I always enjoy seeing that Roman bronze. I can honestly say it's the most beautiful ancient coin I've ever seen!
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Thailand 1 Baht (1962) https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces1701.html
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All of yours are full steps. However, almost all modern Jefferson nickels have full steps because the stairs are in lower relief than the older ones.
I'm not very experienced with marbles, but the one you found looks to be rather old. At least 1940's.
I would like to try for the Steel Cent again. Like I said before, I always thought it would be neat to own a shiny silver-colored cent, but I have...
AU-53 It's hard to judge if there's any luster.
From the PCGS website: "Collectors Universe, Inc., parent company of PCGS, operated PCGS Currency from 2005 until 2009 when it sold the banknote...
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