It could be a gradual change, too......
I've been looking online for any additional information on how a damaged digit is formed to give that appearance (as described by @Oldhoopster),...
My "theory" is that fiat currencies are backed by a country's ability to project power and influence events. As long as the U.S. remains strong,...
I tend to agree, but if markets loose confidence in the Dollar, all bets are off and changes could be swift.
The idea of ending private gold ownership seemed ridiculous when this article was written just six (6) months ago...less so today....
Thanks to @Oldhoopster for his explanation of the Damaged Digit concept. I had never heard of it before and the OPs coin (based on my limited...
No...that wasn't a "jab" at Mr. Weinberg. I didn't know him from Adam. After I made that comment, I Googled his name and saw that he is a...
All the traits of a successful investor! My Dad used to say, "Buy the highest grade Key Dates you can afford and leave the rest". Did I listen?...
As a kid, my LCS had to clean their glass cases after each of my visits. In 2005, I was settling my Father's estate and "discovered" eBay. I...
+1 :D
It's almost like a photograph!
Verrry carefully.
I don't doubt his credentials, just his explanation.
Wow, thanks! I hadn't heard of that before. Fooled me!
One hour? You should go pick it up. ;) They're probably like..."The last guy that touched that package had Covid. I ain't touch'n it!"
Could you at least explain how a "damaged digit" (post mint) results in raised metal perfectly blended with the flow of the metal that makes up...
Everything is legal...until you're caught.
I was just thinking, the half dime had a unique size that likely prevented it from being mixed with other, later coins...so I suspect it went out...
You can still find silver dimes in bank rolls today even though the last one minted was in 1964 (April 1966 actually, but that's for another...
Are you suggesting that die cuds are PMD? Ok...I looked you up. You "should" know what you're talking about. However, unless you can offer any...
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