The last Mint product I bought from the Mint was a 1984 proof set. The last Mint product I bought from ANY place was an ASE from the early 2000's...
That too.
I am continually amazed (but I shouldn't be) at things I don't know about my collection. One main feature that helps identify the Newcomb Number...
Just be aware, all values on the websites and in catalogs are the price dealers will sell at to you. Naturally they will buy for somewhat less.
D'oh!!! Consider this post a "Homer Simpson" moment for me. It finally occurred to me that I could try to Google the info I wanted instead of...
Maybe I don't understand CAC correctly. I thought CAC stuck its label on NGC/PCGS slabbed coins that they deem are in the top 5-10%(?) for the...
Even if it straight graded, it wouldn't get an MS -- nor an AU.
Does it have a reverse?
Common date. Common date.
I like Excel since I can tailor the content to suit my tastes. I even learned to insert links to coin images stored on my computer.
I collect world coins -- with a limitation. They have to be dated 1941. Probably not hard to guess why.
Reasonable price.
Yep, I it's a dime and I'm pretty sure it's 1939.
Don't forget, a prime factor in value is not how many were struck, but how many still exist.
I'm thinking "no", but it would take a closeup of that area for me to be sure.
That is one VERY impressive set.
Those obverse scratches may hold it down to an MS-63. And I think it's toned enough to drop down to a BN.
Interesting. Outside of a faulty (cracked) planchet I can't image a cause. But it sure needs consideration.
1. The image of a coin should be shot straight on, not at an angle. 2. Both sides should be imaged. 3. The image should be cropped reasonable...
Drop test for a copper coin!? Didn't know there was such a procedure.
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