Depending on your budget, its always good to try collecting fine-vf so you get IHC's with nice full liberties. And start saving up for an 1877....
I find that the years that exhibit the "motto banner" above the eagle is so much more attractive. It's as nice as the 1853 w/rays.
That thread sounds pretty familiar...oh yeah, that was my old thread from a few weeks ago. If you can find it, the link is in there. Or just go...
Lucky enough to find some with 5 or 6 full steps and you have something there. It's difficult to generate those 1960's with those designations,...
If these big companies aren't using the silver because they are regulating their budgets when it comes to manufacturing, this is why it isn't...
Wow, I'm surprised no one posted the Delaware commemorative on here yet. Wish I had one to show off.
$10-$12 is worth the gamble, I can't say the same about $50++ on a chase coin for my collection. Sometimes the best buys are when people post...
On a related note, oil is down $5 a barrel. Looks like all the commodities are taking large hits today.
Wow a 62? That grade seems ultra conservative. The white spots on the obverse have anything to do with it?
I personally think its just a profit taking day for the PM's.
Just for kicks, anybody care to venture a guess on how much one might go for in auction?
The barber's are definitely not for the faint of heart, especially in VF - AU condition.
The manganese alloy is a direct catalyst to the dark grey toning to circulated war nickels. Since the alloy was mixed with the silver and other...
Looks good to me. After lots of wear, they should begin to turn a muddy grey because of the manganese in them. The one in your hand is about an...
Your welcome Andy, I guess the search is on huh? I usually don't pay too much attention to the zinc stuff with exception to the DD varieties,...
I agree the shield nickel looks good, very crisp strike.
Pretty interesting article that PCGS just released today that talks about possible 1983 cents that exist that were minted on copper planchets....
Great looking casino dollar token! I have a few of those from some of Reno's defunct casinos too.
Since its your first time you will get some strange looks. But just wait until you get your first $100 case of nickels...the expressions on their...
A Dansco album would make a great presentation for your v nickels collection. That would be my pick.
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