Canadian Maples have a tendency to spot like that. You can't get rid of them. I wouldn't attempt it.
Then there are the flukes. When the U.S. Mint decided to mint S business strike quarters in 2012, the first to come out was the El Yunque state...
I believe a 1901 S Barber quarter is a key date. DO NOT CLEAN IT!!
Compared to some other country mints, the US Mint doesn't have all that much. Look at the RCM, or Perth Mint. Talk about a head spin! I do...
Then there's the other side. This guy is not paying anywhere near melt for 90% halves. http://huntsville.craigslist.org/wan/4964721883.html
Beautiful coin. Good choice.
Here is the reverse of a lower graded example. MS 63. This is the Bugs Bunny FBL example. Even at the low grade one can clearly see the FBL's....
Got a whole roll of P Lincoln cents today at the gas station here in MD
I am building a "12" type set and I've been scouring the internet for a few coins that I can't seem to find in my price range, or particular mint...
I don't live far from D.C. either and being able to go to the nations capitol is a treat. Especially in the springtime when the cherry blossoms...
I handpicked this one, and sent it in to be graded along with a bunch of others. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
It's always a nice surprise when you get silver in change. Got this well circulated Washington in change from McDonald's this morning....
I am no expert, but it looks polished to me also.
Another addition to the "12". [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Ohh ok... yeah that would be a novelty.
Here it is http://www.providentmetals.com/zombucks-starving-liberty-silver-round.html
The LCS had it also in 64, but the price jumped up to 119. I know I wanted a bugs bunny variety, but I don't collect Franklins, at least not yet....
The price was right for me. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Another addition to the "12" type set. :) VF Lincoln 1912 S [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
What exactly is that? I am not familiar with varieties for this type of coin and year. :)
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