The coins were found in envelopes, and not the original Mint packaging
I still say 64
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Actually, the luster is basically flat like the photos. So I think the photos give you everything you need to grade it, but don’t take my word for...
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anyone else??? Last call!!!
How do YOU grade it?
Good one, Paddy!!! Au = Gold
Hey everyone. Here is a $10 Gold that we saw at the World's Fair of Money both raw, and post grading by PCGS. Can you guess the grade on this...
amazing how fast things can get off track
Thanks, Mike! @ToughCOINS You've proved why I love this forum. Just solid discussion based on facts. Professional and intelligent. Thank you so...
yes, San Francisco minted business strikes as well as all of the proofs in 1971
oh, yeah... educate... what a novel idea
you're right... I stand corrected
a method of manufacturing... yes. I f you knew proofs, you'd know that this is not pretty much instantly
San Francisco filled in for production when the other Mints couldn't keep up. S Mint cents were made from 1968-1974. The only other circulation...
has anyone here ever seen an encased $2.50 gold piece? I never had until the other day. anyone ever seen one? [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
All 1971 Proof Coins were minted in San Francisco and bear an S mint mark. This coin does not have a mint mark, and was struck in Philadelphia....
Thank you for your thoughtful answers, Mike. I appreciate the direction that your mind is taking the discussion. I have to disagree with your...
ok... explain this... if the planchet was tapered or incomplete, how did the coin strike perfectly on one side and poorly on the other. What held...
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