No, I have never bought a coin I did not like. I have been collecting coins since I was 8 yrs old. I find coins are like doughnuts, I have yet to...
Kazuma and bsshog40, you beat me to it. 1791 date on a trade dollar.... It is a reproduction (not authentic)
Looking at the pictures up close, it is definitely a large date.
The Penny Diner has great food. As background for the inspiration for the name of the diner, Portland got it's name on the toss of a coin. Asa...
Welcome to CT. A picture would be good. Good bet is that it has been plated by someone.
There is also a ding below the E in United on the reverse that has a similar shape.
Nice die crack on the reverse too. Could it be a bag mark? Putting it into a sack with other coins might have done this possibility.
The markings are initials. Definitely a pocket piece/ love token that someone carried with them.
Is that what you were asking about or did I miss the question?
The ones you have pictured are. A shield nickel. The middle coin (a Seated dime) reverse having been engraved with initials. These are what I...
I have not seen a charge tag (card) like the one pictured since I was a kid. Very cool.
First, there is really no right way or wrong way to collect. If you look there are modern proof sets that have gone up in value. I personally...
You are correct. I should have enlarged the photo better. It is a large date. My mistake.
Does this help?
Small date. Leg of 7 is even with bottom of 0.
My guess is Wall Drug in South Dakota (Rapid City)
Do not be discouraged. You will get better at seeing and finding things as you do it longer. The hunt is half the fun.
In 1990 - 1991 the mint began putting the mint mark on the master die. In 1996 it was placed on the design. Prior to this the mint mark was added...
Looks like a Lepton Widows Mite to me. Very common ancient middle eastern coin. I sure someone will correct me if I am wrong. Is it truly silver?...
Looks like it survived a fire.
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