All I am lacking is a 16-D. I have seen several auctions for very poor ones, but I always have my doubts if they are real. Anything very readable...
I only bought what I thought would be the least popular and least minted, the 'Scientist' UNC, not proof.
my guess is MS66, my opinion is MS64.
Sorry, I don't mean to be facetious, I just couldn't stop myself.
Why don't you go for the 70 at SGS?
I would GUESS MS63 PL, not sure if the hair is worn or weak strike, if it's the strike, MS64 PL.
This will also be my new avatar.
I just got 20 from APMEX.com, american precious metals exchange. $10.45 each plus shipping. Littleton's site said over $14 each.
I think someone has probably looked into long-term coin appreciation and could compare it to bonds and guaranteed interest investments, In the...
What stupidity. The ebay listing fees are enormous. Somebody is out some dough.
If the weight is correct, it may have been in a fire, I've seen coins with that condition.
I can only see machine doubling, the serifs on the letters are not split at the tips. Also, the dime shows parallel scratches that indicate...
Got the Indian cent today, it's the best one I own. I'll keep it forever. Hopefully, my daughters (3 and 7) will gain an interest in collecting...
I am guessing it is a die gouge or break, fairly common, but this one is pretty special because of the effect. Also, the 3 looks machine doubled...
I own a penny that looks almost exactly like that, mine is half a magician's coin. If a dime doesn't fit , it could have also been a two tailed...
Iwill guess 65, but personally I'd give it 64. SGS-71
With the amount of wear, this coin would have passed maybe hundreds of thousands of times, it's a wonder nobody would have picked it from circulation.
I just re-read and noticed the 3 guesses part so: 8101 Kevin 9248 Karl -note - edited out previously guessed name-
I believe that is a 'Cud', but it looks like 2 'cuds'. More experienced opinions will follow. I never saw 2 cuds on one coin.
8274 and Wilbur
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