1861 Spain platinum 100 reales. There seems to be some sort of die clash, with an upside-down 100 above the queen's head.
Here is an explanation from Canada about Canadian prooflike coins: http://www.edmontoncoinclub.com/cameo.htm
The same thing goes for the 1969 proofs-- all were minted at San Francisco, so they would have an S mintmark.
1793 Gallery Mint Museum Chain Cent reproduction. A few years ago, Gallery Mint Museum reproductions were all the rage. That was because the...
Here are some comments, from a collector of 45 years:
1918-C Newfoundland 50 cents
Here's a common circulated Jefferson nickel with some pretty decent toning, picked out of a nickel roll
That looks like one of those souvenir coins that are sold in gift shops in historical areas. I bought a few like that in Massachusetts...
Looks like it could make PCGS-20 to me. http://www.pcgs.com/photograde/#/Barber50/Grades
I like Barbers in any grade
1883 No Cents Liberty Nickel
Here's one of them, with the die crack stretching from the left side of the neck to past the first T in TRUST
Not my best Mercury, but it has sentimental value
Thanks for attributing my token. With that knowledge, I was able to find a lower grade one on eBay that sold for about 4X what I paid for mine....
Here are some high-resolution pictures
OK, I'll post some betters photos later.
Look for the Blue Light Special on 1859 large cents in Aisle 13, Funky Chinese Counterfeits! Hurry, supplies are unlimited!
Certainly this coin should be considered for inclusion in the Top (or is that Bottom?) Three:
I bought this coin about 15 years ago from a trusted dealer and after cursory inspection it seemed to be OK. But after recently looking at photos...
Just make sure it doesn't have a "Made in China" label.
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