It's a very nice proof and the Franklin series is a popular one for numismatists to put together. $16 is a good price, but not really value...
Kind of like the Alamo has bullet holes in the walls.
That's different from the copper ones from the 1982 proof sets.
Not true at all. There are many "collectors" who actually search for well toned coins, especially from the late 19th century. I'm one of them...
As Doug pointed out there are no others. The only year I can recall having a Mint token placed in the proof and uncirculated sets was 1982 and...
I'm well aware of that.
+1 A hammer? Seriously?
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Not silver. Normal copper nickle clad worth $.25.
There is no way you, or anyone, could say that with 100% certainty from the blurry scans of the OP's coin.
Wow! ANACS certified a 1946-D lamination error Lincoln from the Carson City Mint :eek:...
You have to differentiate between damage and errors occurring during the minting process. Coins rolled at the Mint, are not a minting process,...
Worth a whopping $.25 ;) :thumb:
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Explain that. Because for the majority of collectors, 90% silver is slightly more than 3/4 of an ounce for a dollar denomination.
Put a lot of research into many price sources for all that you mentioned. I've considered putting a Civil War set together, every denomination,...
Remember, Gem BU was a term widely used before the fractional grades came on the scene.
The mis-aligned die strikes on both are within the acceptable range for them to be normal and no premiums added.
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