Out of thousands of dollars in cents in the last few years I've only found one.
Large date, pretty common.
What you have is a filled die, usually caused by a die having grease or some other substance filling in letters or numbers on a die prior to...
It's a Chinese counterfeit. Has that look to it.
I wouldn't pay more than a few cents over face value. For any real premium to kick in it would have to be in much better condition and be from a...
I personally will never buy unopened sets. Especially older ones.
Die cracks do not affect the grade of a coin usually.
That quarter came from dies that were WAY over used. Try finding 65 quarters from fresh dies, they are quite stunning even worn down to fine.
There were proof and business strike SBA dollars minted in Philadelphia in 99. I still need a 99 proof to complete my SBA set.
Great research! I've always been interested in the subtle differences between hubs.
It's a rpm, and a good one at that.
The alloy was changed from mid 1942 through the end of 1945. It's a much softer alloy of silver, copper and manganese.
Not worth grading until ms-67. I'd not send in.
If no steps are left, look at the s in pluribus. In the reverse of 38, the top is rounded, on the reverse of 40, the top of the s has a serif.
Fool me once.....
That is the big one. No doubt.
It looks right, I'd say it's real.
Very good pictures even if it's not a small date.
This was ground down at some point.
Great find! They are hard to find, but sure are rewarding when you do find one.
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