One way to tell which is 82 is copper or zinc is to study the surface of the coin. If it is all bubbly or looks like you could 'peel' off the...
Melting Sometime ago I was surfing the web to learn more about the coppers and came across an article that reported a person in Texas (sorry...
Another Lincoln with an unusual mark Another 1998 p bu Lincoln with a strange mark on the forehead. jeankay
Lincoln cent with a 'D'ifference Here is a 1998p bu cent with an unusual 'mintmark' Yeh, I know, it isn't a mintmark... but it is still unusual....
Precious metals Correct me if I am wrong... (not that quick, wait until I finish)... But, I believe I learned that platinum was tossed out by the...
Oh my gosh! Isn't that a bunch of hooey? I have one that is much nicer than that, maybe I could auction it at a starting bid of 100K. A little...
The coins I collect to place in my special albums must have a really good grade... but that is according to my eye, and using and the book...
Actually I am trying to find out how much the coins are worth at melt value because I don't want to look like the amateur I am and get embarrassed...
A few days ago I was told I could ask what I could expect to receive for my scrap silver and gold from a dealer. I have 47.7 grams of 18K gold...
O6 penny die crack Wecome to the forum jmoss8/Ben! That is one very noticeable die crack. Congratulations on keeping your eyes wide open to find...
Maybe the strike was sort of like the credits at the very end of the old "Dragnet" show. Remember that big hairy and sweaty hand that had a hammer...
2006p Lincoln with hair problems Will see if these pics pop up okay. Fingers crossed. jeankay
Hey Chad, Welcome to the forum. You found the twin to my 2006p Lincoln! Or, whatever the 'twin' word is for the many that you found! I too believe...
Wow! That is a great story to hand down to your next-in-line family historian. Even if he produced silver... quite likely not... I wouldn't want...
Prices Hi all you great CT people! Now I have a better idea of what a dealer would pay for the gold I have. Don't wear jewelry anymore and have...
Before I go off the deep end and get in trouble I want to know if I can ask a general question about how dealers decide how much your gold or...
Hi Huntsman, Exceptional 11 Lincoln! Congratulations! jeankay
Thank you Lou. He was my sixth great grandfather and his accomplice was his wifes' brother. I think these incidents uncovered in family history...
You are welcome. No problem putting up the picture. It is neatly tucked away in my Lincoln cent anomaly file as is the coin. I always want to know...
Maybe while trying to remove it from a jammed machine? jeankay
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