If the plating is magnetic, what will the coin do? It will be magnetic
nope, it's likely correct. That's a 3.11g coin and .02g of plating
I disagree because on the reverse you can see where the plating on this coin has peeled
They are absolutely stunning in MS-67, though, aren't they, Kurt?
it's plated weigh it and post the weight, then we'll tell you what it is
congrats, rich the Mint press releases have used the term sporadically for the past couple of years. No, I don't care to document it.
It was a complete hypothetical based on my knowledge of a pedigreed Half Disme that he owned.
this was a great policy until a couple of years ago when the US Mint started using the term "penny"
Bman, I know that every place is different, but in the BM shop I work at, we charge increasingly larger premiums as the piece gets smaller. 10%...
I have always believed that the lack of 1815 cents primarily had to do with scarlet fever in Philadelphia and that some were struck during that...
I think it more important to find out what the coin is worth with a high grade and FT before he considers sending it anywhere. It just might not...
it's a good question. If I knew, I would tell you, but I can't. I can't imagine how a vertical line could not be present when the horizontal...
because they are lower on the coin. The highest point is the last part of the design to strike. When the strike isn't complete, these features...
why do you think that Merc Dimes have a premium for FSB? It's because the bands are the highest point on the coin and are only there on coins that...
it has nothing to do with wear, it has to do with completeness of strike
yes, you're absolutely correct, but think about it... The bands are the high point on the coin. It is very unlikely that a coin will exhibit full...
the bands on the Roosevelt are the criteria for full torch... tomato, tomatoe
thanks for the correction, and the great info, conder
definately, too! ;)
The proof strikes are FAR more likely to have full bands as they are struck multiple times versus a circulation strike from Denver. The...
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