The 1836-37 have the denomination as, "50 CENTS"; the 1838-39 have it as, "HALF DOL.". So they really are different types.
Just worn nickels. The first is environmentally damaged.
The green and smell is from pvc degradation. Probably stored in a high heat/high humidity area.
Not to me. Cheek is too scuffed. 61.
67? Way to baggy on the bell and cheek.
Nickel. Not like pickle.
If only they'd clean the urine and feces off of the streets in SF.
The same reasin the 1937-D 3-legged Buffalo is listed. Demand.
You're looking at about $400 in melt value alone. You did very well.
Well done. A true engraving genius. It would be interesting to know what he was thinking over his time in London. St. George and the dragon is one...
I don't know what they graded it, but I would grade it AU55.
Get rid of the Manganese.
The clad layer is a sheetbof foil. As the blanks are punched out, it will be pulled over the edge. It isn't the same around the edge because of...
Perhaps. But he coin is a lower-end AU of a common date. You can buy true uncs for $25 and up.
Tungsten has the same, or a tad higher SG of gold.
All 1886 3-Cent nickels are proofs. They all look like proofs - you just can't tell if they are hairlined or damaged in any other way. Bid low....
<$20
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Good for you. I have found very few times I felt like I had to buy something that something better and cheaper didn't pass my way.
Which is why I mentioned it with a wink.
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