Difficult to say from the photos, but probably MS62 with PL reverse.
However, it only costs the mint 5.65 cents to produce a dime and 11.3 cents for a quarter. Taking all mintage figures for the four coins, there...
Looks like it has the doubled mintmark. Why would a fake have that?
About the correct weight if bronze coated, but would attract a magnet. ???
Again, the guidelines for grading are already sketchy and I believe the grading companies would be hard pressed to present a history of consistent...
I agree entirely! How can a "so-called" professional grader see a weak D and another no D. Discriminating between an AU53 and AU55 is a random...
Assigning an MS++ to any coin seems a tad presumptious to me by the grader, implying that he/she is skilled enough to discriminate between this...
I'll say MS65+, but would need to see better photos.
A 1913 Liberty Nickel. I expect it to get to five million in five years and perhaps twice that in ten.
These Wheaties are truly a breakfast of champions! Amazing job!
Looks like an MS64 to me, but kudos for being savvy enough to resubmit!
I bought one last week - works very well. However, when it comes to cleaning coins, I prefer using a bench grinder.
I agree that the TDs are quite an interesting numismatic "sidebar." I too look forward to the book you refer to.
I wouldn't write off a trade dollar if it's way below weight, as it could be hollowed out - the opium dollar (often really a locket with a picture...
Definitely Zombiesque! I was at a coin shop and the owner had one half of a 14D Lincoln. He marked it down by 50%. I passed of course.
Without a doubt: Lincoln cent, shield rev. All the Capped Bust coins Shield Nickel
Save some for the rest of us!
A very decent 1931s Lincoln (F, RB) in change at a Walmart.
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