That might be known on www.vamworld.com
Looking at a more reliable source on recent sales, other than the outdated Red Book price guide, these in AU55 have sold for around $40 on eBay,...
You're right, no one on CT is privy to the information you have, since YOU have the coin in hand, and we're being asked to give our opinion on...
See, you're doing this just for fun, as you stated in your OP Doug. Now imagine people who know absolutely nothing about coins and numismatics,...
You didn't expect a plated replica to be identical to an actual coin with regards to OML, sharpness of details, or any other comparison, did you?
Where did I say that? What I said was, the First Strike, and Early Release are no more special on the label than FB, FT, FBL, VAM or any other...
I know what you were referring to. I was mentioning, that the value listed on numismedia.com for a VF20, under from your VF25, far exceeds $1000.
Just an FYI, First Strike would suggest that it was the very first coin in the series to be struck on the new dies. Since the Mint doesn't keep...
Actually, numismedia.com lists the value of a VF20 at $5630.
I've never looked at coins as an investment, so I'm a collector.
I agree with Jallen. I don't see any signs of doubling that would be apparent with a double die. If you could provide more sharper photos, that...
I like the 68 better because of the eye appeal, even though the scratch on the reverse is distracting, the 24 coin has a lot of pitting on both...
I said 64. I see too many breaks in the bell lines for an FBL; however, since TPGs are notorious for sliding coins under labels they don't...
Not sure about a cleaned coin, but VG, on numismedia.com has value at $2730.
To learn?
However, silver tones, it's a fact of life. Some don't like tone, others; myself included, love it. I think it gives a silver coin some character.
eBay sellers can say NO RETURNS all they want. The fact is, eBay's and PayPal's buyer protection allows for returns regardless of the seller...
http://koinpro.tripod.com/ErrorVarietyList.htm
It looks recessed in which case someone did a hammer job on it post mint. They took another cent, and placed the reverse sides together, off set,...
http://catalog.usmint.gov/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CategoryDisplay?langId=-1&storeId=10001&catalogId=10001&identifier=0500
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