I believe that would be considered a "die variety", and not an "error" coin. Sounds like a keeper. Would love to see the pics. Good luck!
Hello. :smile I can only tell you that it appears to be a copper-colored nickel. I don't believe anyone can tell you, with absolute...
A cud is a damaged area resembling a blob on the surface of a coin which is raised above the field a little, and which obliterates the device or...
Not from NJ, but have been there a bunch of times. South Jersey is as nice a place as most any on the East Coast. Laid-back country folk, and...
Nice coin. Looks like an average BU. Weak details and lots of "bag marks". Nice color on the reverse. Price seems reasonable.
Yes, that is Britania. Brittish Tade dollars were meant to be used in trade with Asian and Middle Eastern countries. Weight is a bit light....
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You are talking about a set that runs in the $500-$600 range.
Sorry to hear that. Hope you'll reconsider.
Lots of knowlegable folks here, but you are probably right. The folks that frequent the eBay Coins and Paper Money discussion board should be...
I think it's important to mention how many of these cents will be graded "MS66" and "MS67", in the future. Any idea? Oh yeah, and can you...
Glad it didn't cost much. Your coin is very common, in the condition indicated by your picture. Most proof issues, after 1970, will...
Absolutely. I would suggest reading Bernard A. Nagengast's book. It should provide all the insight the OP is looking for.
Too much to go into now. I can tell you, though, that Mr. Nagengast includes his opinions on the rarity of each issue's "full Step" availability....
One good reference is... [IMG] Another is... [IMG] Some issues were released having been struck from dies that did not have "full...
Not if you don't mind losing money by gambling it away. Good luck. I fear you will need it.
Looks like a fine set of reference pics for a popular die variety, Rickie. I don't think the TPG, grade opinion, or the autograph are...
Cool stuff! I see you are from Owosso, MI. Seems I remember a slightly famous coin designer, who lived there.;)
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