Does “PQ” mean “Proof Quality”? An obsolete term for “Proof-like” (PL) maybe? Looks like it would walk the walk in a crossover, to me, it’s an...
I don’t see a date on it. Regardless, is it a “lettered edge”, a “plain edge”, perhaps a “plain edge Jefferson S-80” or a “reeded edge”? Can you...
Reka Devnia. The .pdf download failed for me, but Wikipedia has a short article.
I think that is essentially correct, every Morgan and Peace could be a VAM 1 which would be a basic die marriage of normal characteristics: normal...
It may mean “Satin Finish”…Spark
Yup. Saw all of that amid the 6 sources I researched, and, like I said, there is a lot of leeway in the usage of the term because there is such a...
In really tiny pouches…:-)
The Red Book labels the Wheat Ear Cent section as bronze. The alloy used was 95% copper and 5% tin and zinc, so because it has some tin in it...
“Gold Goin”?…I know they meant “coin”, but, man! That is sooo tiny it really needs to be labelled “Gold Flake”!…:-)
Rob, Post a photo of the tiny Indian when you get a chance…Please and Thank You. And thanks for all you do for CT and the contests. You are a...
Noticed a nickel I had not checked for doubling. I have no idea when I put this in a flip but it had to be about 10 years ago. Anyway, it has...
@meandyou4ever0 …what photo?
Regarding the Wexler listing: He remarks that the 25th Anniv. Sets were produced “later in the year”. Even so, these Sets would almost certainly...
If you have 3 with identical features then it makes sense that this is from an imperfect die. I’m not sure if this qualifies as deterioration...
Just found some clarifying info on the gold A.Y.P.E……they are actually called a commemorative gold medal. The phrase used is they are a...
@Tall Paul you are correct, 1 dwt is 1/20th of an ounce, so 1/2 dwt would be 1/40th of an ounce. Using a recent price of $3,500 for gold, it...
Very nice pick up! All things considered, AU50. I don’t think it would straight grade or reach AU53 ( reverse corrosion). I don’t know if...
Rob, I’ll be your Huckleberry! If I win I choose: …the 1818 copper Coronet Large Cent. I chose this one because it would be not only be my...
1973 Washington quarter
1947 Philly WLH.
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