The rim is different because that is an impaired proof which escaped a proof set. It does look like a 90% silver proof. If you got that from...
PMD. Counting machine damage.
Reeding. It looks like PMD (post-mint damage) to me, from some kind of machine.
It's not off-center enough to be worth any premium over face value, but yes, it is a very tiny bit off (like 1% or less). Could just have been...
Compare in particular the XF40 and MS63 columns in the NGC page I linked to above. They value the coin more in XF than BU! I've seen a lot of...
LOL I know what crossed pool cues look like. I still see a random "X" caused by an unknown tool with a very slightly wedge-shaped cross-section....
I do like the two-headed type.
True, they are tapered a bit. I'm not sure that convinces me completely, but... good point.
Don't enter me, but it looks like a fun giveaway. Thanks for the hat tip. Back at you! When Statehood quarters came out, the gold-plated ones...
I see a random "X", but if you like to interpret those as pool cues, hey, why not?
Looks very prooflike but I have my doubts about it being an actual proof. Nice coin, regardless. Submit it! FWIW, I've never owned an Isabella...
The poll cracked me up. As stated, a 1992 cent should not be magnetic unless coated in steel.
Yes, that one with the shields is great. But probably tough. (?) (Edit: sold for $165? Not bad! Not bad at all!) The eagle CONSECRATIO is one...
Indeed.
You're not the first to be confused over this, and you won't be the last. You're looking, and taking an interest, which is the main thing....
I browsed Wildwinds and found the posthumous denarii honoring him (eagles, altars) somewhat more interesting than the typical lifetime fare with...
That's really neat!
Good review. Sounds like another production that panders a bit too heavily to the Millennials for my tastes. I usually pass on this sort of...
Sounds interesting. I hadn't heard of such errors, but would love to see pictures of them. The numismatic term is spelled "planchet", BTW. A...
Apparently you meant "cleaning up" the plastic slabs themselves and not the coins within them. Gave me a brief cringe, though. LOL
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