It's funny that you mention the Franklin connection. According to 'lore', it was Franklin's input to the Fugio cent and Continental dollar that...
As a self-proclaimed “Large Cent junkie”, I love to study and learn about the early Large Cents of our country. It occurred to me that I didn’t...
That definitely looks like a big heat source hit it. Perhaps someone bored with a torch?
Someone either got carried away with a dremmel, or someone was attempting to solder something to it. A closer image may show more details, but in...
Sadly, these types of things on the Lincoln cent is quite common. I have a bag full of 1930's, 40's and 50's with things just as you've pictured....
Hello Blackbeard! Nice little stash you have there! As numismatists, we are all drooling over the potential of what you have there. The Peace...
Hello, About 4 years ago, I acquired a copy of Penny Whimsey from a semi-famous numismatic writer named Craig Sholley. If you google "Craig...
When I first saw this coin on the EBAY listings, I really thought someone was trying to pass this off of a genuine coin. When I looked more...
How about these points as well: 1. Today's cent that everyone knows is much smaller than what George Washington saw. Today's cents are about the...
I run into this all the time with some of my relatives. I have one relative that once approached me with a what penny. She said "Look at that...
She's a beauty for sure. I've always wanted to begin collecting the Bust series, but due to cost, I've avoided it. $100 seems quite reasonable for...
Very interesting indeed. I hope that you don't become offended by some of the negativity you may pick up on from some of the forum people. This...
Whether you're a fan of the show or not, the story line is really what keeps bringing people back. What child doesn't imagine finding buried...
Is the Liberty just a weak strike, or is it some kind of wear? I'm at a 40 for that one.
I agree with Tough. 63 all the way.
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