I looked for a seam on the edge, but I don't see one.
ouch, thats gonna hurt, a whole roll!
http://cgi.ebay.com/1886-Liberty-V-Nickel-KEY-DATE-/290460386773?pt=Coins_US_Individual#ht_500wt_1130
18 looks to be an antoninianus of Gallienus
Sorry guys, not trying to lead you astray. I was sure of the coins ESSness for the MM when I posted. You can see the serif and loop of the upper...
very nice buys, I especially like the ten.
That is a beautiful note.
Found this in a bargain bin, purchased for $7, not a big deal, just about worth the silver. I imagine that whoever put it in there saw the...
I use a pair of needlenose pliers to smashdown the staples. Seems to work well, never had a problems getting scratched.
additionally you can check out numismedia.com for a general idea of coin value.
Too scratchy, I don't think it should be slabbed at all, but for voting a 63, low as I can go.
Honestly, it kind of stinks that a company that is using the right standards and was probably just as good is going under...btw, as long as shop...
junk pile that I have. It accumulates then eventually goes onto ebay.
I switched the light source from nat to art when I took that photo
I like the streaky planchet. I was also thinking AU because of the beads on the necklace, but wasn't sure if it was a weaker strike or wear, but...
I don't actively collect indian heads, especially high grade ones. But when I saw this and its obscenely low price I snapped it up at an estate...
Welcome, many of us have been where you were.
I have to go 64 with that cut on his nose.
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