honestly, I was talking out of my depth, Frank. I don't know a lot about CWTs and have never owned one. I only know why they were made. I think...
You might also include Civil War Tokens in your discussion. They were privately minted (some the same size and composition as large cents)...
not to mention that when a discussion thread (like this one) is posted, the amount of exposure the listing get goes viral...
good call, Dave!
Also, if you look on our website, at the What Walked In gallery, Matt has posted pictures of a high-end certified UNC Large Cent and a proof Large...
im me... I'll try to find one. I read it in a book from Whitman called "The History of The United States Mint". If you go to coinshowradio.com, I...
Doug, if you're presenting on US Cents, the story of the early Mint in 1793 is a great story for kids. The reason that they only minted Half...
There are proof Large Cents, but my guess would be if there was a 1793 Cent or Half Cent that belonged to David Rittenhouse (1st Mint Director)...
my apologies... it was a different thread
as I had earlier mentioned in this thread bdunnse, he lacks the authority. the power to coin money lies with Congress, specifically, the House of...
Glad you're feeling better, Daniel. What is involved in prepping coins for overstrike?
Not related. The P on the Cent this year celebrates the 225th anniversary of the US Mint (in Philadelphia) and thus, a P mint mark for this year...
no disagreement, but when you want a specific coin in a specific grade in a specific slab, you're much more likely to overpay if the slab doesn't...
I think almost everyone is in agreement. The coin will likely not straight grade at a TPG. There are way better examples if you want a graded coin...
are you collecting coins or slabs? That's what I always ask when considering buying a slabbed coin. Concentrate on the portion that you want to...
truthfully, I think we actually DO agree, but we both note that the TPGs grade differently. When asked for a grade, I seldom say what I think a...
They stopped making them. I don't know if that's considered giving up, you decide.
I was thinking the same about the marks as Insider, (God help me ;) ) and wanted to add this. More marks on a coin is seldom ever going to lower...
looks like it came from a 1970 Mint Set. I'd say MS-66 is probably about right, but hard to say without seeing it in hand.
The photos are ok, but they don't show much detail on the surfaces of the coin. I need to see the marks, both in number and severity. I believe...
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