People in the Buffalo area know I collect errors. I get referrals and also do educational tables at shows.
A pretty decent size. Took me a looooong time to find one. Scanned 74.4% copper and the rest as nickel. A 5 cent blank doesn't quite fit, but that...
Online auction. Sold for $12. Figured it would have gone so much higher
Oops. Sorry. It covered the top of a new die to prevent it from being damaged.
Only REAL way is recent sales history
It is actually plastic. This is for a 1986 Kennedy half dollar. The date is there but was difficult to photograph. It's cool because the designs...
Or you can send it to me :)
I think that only hits the surface
Do you any of you have one, and if so, which one do you use? I am thinking of getting a "Sigma Precious Metal Verifier Pro." Here is what it...
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This one defnitely appears proof-like. The only thing strange is the weight variance. Normally silver coins like these - especially modern...
Also the pebbled surface of a proof planchet
Just got this in the mail today. It is a proof silver $1 planchet for which to strike commemoratives. Not too many of these, and since few proofs...
They won't give it a grade, and I already know it is legit. I think i am going to keep this one raw.
On my bed? I don't think this is that kind of forum
I would have snagged it ASAP
Nice. I don't yet have a cent. This is a good one!
Cool 1958-D Nickel. It split, and then was struck after. Always better when it has a full date. Weighs 2.5 grams - half the weight of a nickel....
Update... Ok, so I picked up that piece at Jack Hunt Gold & Silver in Kenmore NY (the largest wholesale buyer of precious metals in Western NY...
What diagnostics led to you leaning that way? I was wondering why it wouldn't be more toned, and possibly the rim?
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