I bought this Morgans that has a partial mint mark and to me, it looks like an "S" or maybe an "O". Can you help? Thank y'all for your help!...
The reason for it being dark is because if I am not mistaken, it has 40% silver in it which turned it dark. This is known as a "War Nickel"....
Looks like you have doubling on the stars on the obverse! Plus, that small bump in front of the eye is also a VAM. Sorry, I don't recall the number.
Here's a pretty good read on why there were no mint marks from 1965, 1966, and 1967! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coinage_Act_of_1965
In 1968, proof coin production moved from the Philadelphia Mint to San Francisco and proof coins gained the “S” mintmark. ... In 2017, the “P”...
I'm in...send me the address!
I think this coin might be an error. Generally, WWI Nickel has mint marks. This 1942 coin is a World War II Nickel, and If I am not mistaken,...
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Storytime: I bought (9) Morgan's of various quality at a little antique store here in Scottsdale, AZ. I bought them about 4 years ago and stuck...
Well, I was also concerned about it being polished. But when I looked at the inside of the lettering, it has the same consistency as the open...
Nope! I have been very careful not to do anything with these. Just a little story about this coin. about 4 years ago, my wife and I love...
Not bad, but the corners of the shield are bent inwards. The shield must be flat!
Agree! Spend it, or throw it in a wishing well!
Ah...."B" More value...IMHO!
I say yes! I would have it checked. Good luck!
Well, I don't see one scratch on it. on either side. There's a little toning, but one would expect that with that age of a coin. I see that...
I'm not sure they grade boxes. So my answer would be...No, don't send in the box for grading!
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