The higher the value of a non-cleaned coin, the greater the difference vs. a cleaned coin. A $10 coin might get knocked back to $3, where as a...
Thanks for the info olddan.....I see even though some companies rated higher than others, no one rated "outstanding". P.S. OldDan, you see the...
One website isn't enough to give you a complete picture of your coins "worth", but HERE 's a Kentuckey State quarter for sale for $125 on a...
In the rush to protect the strippers, you all forgot about the origami dollar bill books that frequent book stores all over the US. Tough to fold...
Congratulations! I recieved the 1987 set for my birthday as a kid. When I started collecting again a few years ago, I thought of collecting the...
Welcome to the forum :) Can you post a digital picture or scan of your coin? Coins like this can, and have been faked so its tough to tell by...
Welcome to the forum :) Die cracks are pretty common. I do collect errors, and enjoy finding them, even common ones like die cracks. Unless...
With all the hype and furor about the "detached leg" bisons, I thought I share this recent find and named it in honor of OldDan ;) Best I can...
Sinter basically means "burnt". When the coin planks "planchets" are made, as mentioned they are anneals, which is a heating process to...
Welcome to the forum :) I'd have to agree with Speedy, though I'm no expert. One quick way to tell is by looking closely at the "lower" set of...
Interesting history on the "model" for the original buffalo nickels. I can see someone believing the recall only b/c in the 70's there was a...
Living in NYC, I am constantly amazed at how much change I find on the ground.....mostly pennies, but I pick up 50 cents to $3 worth a week....
Now THERE'S a shocker :rolleyes:
Naw, she's just been thinking about things in a new light :p
based on what you described.....specially coming from a new role....I'd guess its a sintered planchet error.
For me, flea markets are just organized yard sales. Half the fun is just in the experience. You NEVER know what you will find. I can't think of...
First glance it looks like an out of collar double struck penny (I think I got the term right) but what's throwing me is that in the "smushed"...
One point to remember.....Speedy, GDJMSP......this IS the error forum. So whether you agree or not, some of in here may think more highly of a...
Well....so far....mine was grabbing a 2004 Mint Roll Peace nickel set for $20 (including S&H) just before the price on them became truely...
As many are fond of saying here, "buy they coin not the holder".
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