That looks like a genuine 1916 "no D" Mercury dime. Surely worth a couple of bucks, or am I being too generous?
When I was a kid searching penny rolls, 1954 and 1955-S were the two dates I kept from the 50s.
Of all the coins on the first page, I like this one the best. It's a nice, natural-looking (to me) '21-S W-L 50c. I would grade it F15 and would...
MS65. I love this portrait of Lincoln.
Following advice I think I read in Coin World, I bought a bunch of these in the "discard" group, coins that were either toned or low MS grades. I...
xf40 cleaned
65 fsb
I agree with the advice to buy a recent Red Book. Then read it! Consult it when you have a coin like a 1974 50c to find the answer to your questions.
Different "lightning" will turn a dime blue every time.
I would give them all grades of Fine, but they're really not worth grading, as they're common Wheaties and worth at most 2c each.
Acid treated. Spend it or throw it away, your choice.
AU55 at least, with problems.
Love the coin, and I'll join the rest at 66.
Seriously considering returning it? Just my opinion, but that's a no-brainer to return for refund. I hate to hear that it was L&C coins, as I just...
66FS
I was looking on usacoinbook.
I just looked at the site for S-L 25c, and all I saw were lower grade coins, not the kind of coins I want in my Registry Set.
I don't doubt that it required a lot of work, but I suspect that putting together a Morgan set all in the grade of F12 would take the same amount...
Interesting comment about how the lowball idea came about. What you're saying is that all the time I've been critical of PCGS for the lowball...
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