that would actually point to a process post mint rather than the minting process. The coins are "smashed" between two dies and if the dies are...
It’s a brown box 1971-S proof. It’s 40% silver.
Short answer: no. There is still lots to learn from them if you choose, and therein lies their value. Well, that and the face value of 25 Cents...
Looks better than a 65 to me
I call my wife "Lovey" does that count???
they were hidden in the grassy knoll, Chris
It does not look genuine, but that does not mean it has no value. I remember these coins being common during the American Bicentennial in the mid...
I LOVE this thread! It shows that there are plenty of worthwhile coins for under $50. Kudos to the OP @jtlee321 !!!
I dunno... what was my answer? A joke?
Be even more careful about where you store the holders than the holders that you choose. Both are important, but a bad storage place will badly...
the 1894-S dimes were official and listed in the assay reports
Ok, then 67 with that toning, but dip it, resubmit it and I say it gets a 70
Totally missed that. Mea culpa
I'm going to guess it toned after slabbing. MS-70
I am in the AU-50 camp. Great to see you, Darryl
SMS MS-67 SMS MS-66 MS-66 MS-65
The coin is from a Mint Set. The toning is a dead giveaway. I won’t Ed Wood guess, but I was thinking 66.
Congrats to all of the winners!!! Thanks, Lord M!!!
or... they could collect what they want any way that they choose.
Here's an angle that nobody has covered yet, either: If people buy something as a bullion coin and a collectible coin, then there is more...
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