If this is a genuine 1964 Peace dollar that was smuggled out of the mint before they were melted down, then I would have to say it could and would...
Also this year should promise to bring out the 20th anniversary of the ASE. I for one hope it will be something special.
All SAE's are Bullion All SAE's UNC and Proof are Bullion "coins", because they are minted by the U.S. Mint. If they were minted by any other...
Varieties for Different Reasons OK let's see if I can explain this well. In 1971 the dies produced weak strike (low relief) variety 1. So...
This is a great topic and thanks for this post Midas. Now my question is this. With all the hoopla about the difference between PF69 and PF70, the...
Slabbed coins are ultra sonically sealed which means the plastic is melted/fused together. To unfuse it you must cut it or fracture it. This is...
For a Littleton buy this is quit good. Normally you should expect to be paying around 25-30 dollars for this set from them. So you might want to...
Another way to start collecting is to search rolls of coin from the bank(s). For example, take $25.00 and get a roll of dollar coin. Search the...
If you have a silver proof the edge of the coin will show "NO" copper clading. I have manufactured a display that features all mint and proof...
You might what to use some acetone instead of cutting into the metal. Make sure to use the acetone in a well ventilated area (outside is best), it...
Unless money is no object or you don't mind wasting money on coins that will never be worth what you have paid for them "educate yourself" BEFORE...
This is a mint token. This one looks like it possibly came from the Denver Mint gift shop. The tokens I have are part of the mint sets released...
I perfer proofs. Proofs are minted for the collector (that's me). They are made from polished dies and planchets and are struck "at least twice"...
I am a avid collector of both the uncirculated and proof ASEs. My problem is that I can't seem to locate any 2006 uncirculated ASEs that DON'T...
When I first started collecting and knew very very little about coins I had a coin dealer selling me ASE that I had assumed where as good as they...
Back when I was 14 I lived in upstate NY. My mother had a garden and had just turned dirt over the bean row she was planting when I saw this dark...
The easy way to clean copper, any copper item, is dip it in water with baking soda in it. I am not suggesting this for anyone to use on their...
To Big To Care? Moen1305, your story doesn't surprise me that much. Even though I've bought some Littleton stuff, I can't get over how they can...
I Like Ikes I purchased a set of Brown Ikes (Silver Proofs 71-74) a while back, actually I acquired two sets, with four extra 71's, but I gave...
Nice Find I have to agree with Troodon and say AU (about uncirculated), because it appears to lack any mint luster, but mostly because of were it...
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