It's a modern token. It uses a well known Hard Times Token motif for the turtle side, which is rather crudely copied, paired with an unfinished...
Cameo contrast is not related to strength of strike. Modern proof coinage is typically cameo because the dies are acid etched or laser etched to...
Cameo designation and grade are not related.
If a seller is unresponsive to a potential client then the potential client should look elsewhere.
There is the 1982 no mintmark dime, which is worth quite a bit relative to the rest of the coins. Also, the 1964 SMS dimes are worth a...
I don't know that circulated pieces carry any real premium. The premium associated with these has to do with the fact that the US Mint did not...
Excellent post by 19Lyds.
Your answer is in bold. These weigh 420 grains.
Looks counterfeit.
The likely reason for the 80% silver on the outside of the coin is that the US Mint did extensive testing on alloys or clad compositions in the...
Yes, in most instances buying a counterfeit coin or holder is rare. My experience as a dealer behind a table at coin shows has led to my being...
Believe me, they are aware and have taken steps to stop the sale of these counterfeits. The problem is that with Chinese law they are not illegal...
Heritage and APMEX are safe options. Additionally, if you ever purchase a counterfeit coin or holder then the dealer has the legal responsibility...
I am also of the opinion that cracking Kennedy half dollars from slabs to put into an album can result in a large percentage value loss. This is...
If they make you happy then I guess they are worth collecting.
If you are going to send in the $3 gold and Draped Bust half then I see no harm in adding the 1814 CBH. The 1807 Draped Bust is considered a...
Once a coin is polished; it's polished. There is no dipping off of the damage that polishing has done. The piece would be worth its weight in...
The 1834 looks to be a small date, small letters O.111, which is an R1.
The 1814 is an O.105a and is an R4. This is actually a well-known and sought after die marriage because the dies were worked on to obliterate...
Evasion tokens arne't actually coins since they are counterfeits, but they were commonly produced and circulated widely.
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