Probably a mystery we'll never solve for sure but I'd have to agree with Matt that a likely scenario is a member of the ships crew took it with...
I just wanted to share my medal (I bought it) celebrating the opening day of the Kiel Canal. The opening day was actually the next day, but I...
Hi all, I would love to hear peoples thoughts regarding the grading of ultra-modern (particularly U.S. ones) coins via PCGS and NGC. This isn't...
Here's an interesting grease filled (I suppose) coin, has issues both on obverse "U D" and reverse "P RIBUS"
I don't know if this is happening everywhere, but I've been to two coin dealers and called two others in my city area (that were listed on the...
I have a dropped letter quarter (the G from God is to the left of the mintmark, just about exactly 90 degrees) :cool: [ATTACH]
Just got my shipment of coins from the Canadian Mint and I have to say that the special edition 2011 Silver Dollar (proof, anniversary edition)...
For what it's worth, there is an added benefit to numismatists because of William Gray's actions and Pleading Guilty. Most of the sources have...
Hi! I saw everyone having these great Icelandic coins, and I wanted to get in to the club! Here are mine....am I number 29 in this exclusive...
Well, I am in between days at the fantastic Introduction to Counterfeiting Seminar by ANA at the Long Beach Show, and decompressing before...
Was just wondering....everyone refers to the lincoln cent as either the LWC or LMC, depending on whether it is the wheat back or memorial. But...
I believe I have a 1969-D cent that has no FG. I would like it if people who are familiar with this variety or error can verify this?
Interesting....I got about 1.50 from the Coin Star machine at my bank (in Canadian and US coins).....I had to have the machine serviced while...
Here's a link to a youtube video of Canada making Proof coins (once you get through their intro) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BnNAYUPZfF8
Ebay seller is selling (per his title and it being listed in error coins) a Sacajawea/Quarter MULE. No indication in title or in the listing...
I am excited: I just found a 1999 Wide AM Cent in a CRW.:hail:What is this coins approx grade? Value?
Can anyone help with with what is causing this on the coin. There looks to be two (raised) rods through the eye.
Here's something I just found on a 1996 quarter. I've given plenty of views of the eye. What is the cause and is this considered an error ? Is it...
I have this '81 set which I bought in about '84-87 timeframe. Never knew to look for the S Mintmark. So here it goes (posting in two parts because...
I have an 1878-CC Morgan, I think should be either a EF40 or 45 but am not sure. I am inexperienced at grading and hope that I can get opinions as...
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