Yeah, it was part of a mint set, but it was a circulation strike. So, take your choice. Cal
Idea is to name a major coin type produced by a branch mint for only one year prior to 1999. Must be a type intended for circulation in the U.S....
Different colors can be, and in the case of “natural” toning almost always are, produced by the same chemical. Usually it’s hydrogen sulfide....
You might be surprised that the UL residential burglary protection (RSC rating) means an expert safe-cracker might defeat it in a little over 5...
This topic has been covered many times. Couple of links are below. Cal...
First thing I do when faced with a bunch of coins is let my visual cortex spring into action. I spread them on a table and see what catches my...
@Dirtyfingers, welcome to collecting. First advice is take it slow and cheap while you’re learning. Speaking of learning, read books, subscribe...
I've bought from several dealers outside the U.S. via MA Shops. Never had a real problem ... sometimes shipping is a bit slow but always received...
The U.S. gold reserves are 8,134 metric tons. The largest by far of any country. About equal to the next three combined (Germany, Italy!,...
The link below is for the PCGS price guide for walkers. https://www.pcgs.com/prices/detail/walking-liberty-half-dollar/733/most-active The...
I’d stick to your goal of MS65. The 41S is not the most expensive coin in the series. Price guides I’ve seen have the MS64+ at a little more...
Sent in the pair (U.S. silver medal and U.K. 2£ coin) to PCGS a while ago but can’t complain about the outcome … I was lucky. See the pics. 70...
Just got word from PCGS that an early 20th century French gold coin of mine that was in a NGC holder has crossed at the same grade. Why did I...
Copper was mined in Cornwall and Devon from the bronze age until the end of the 20th century. See link. Cal...
I looked at the last twenty auction sales of MS-62 1889-CC Morgan dollars, excluding PLs and DMPLs. 16 were PCGS with an average sale price of...
Some correct answers were in the two posts previous to yours. I don’t believe the U.S. Mint ever struck gold coins for Panama. It did strike...
Correct! Congratulations. :joyful: There were others: the 1926 gold 10 quetzales coin minted for Guatemala and the 1930 gold 10 Bolivars coin...
You guys did great answering 4 out of 5 within a day. There is still no. 5: 1-5. Name a gold coin struck by a U.S. mint for a foreign country...
Yup, just recognized by Guinness World Records. It’s gold with a face value of ¼ franc. Diameter is about 0.1 inch (3 mm) and weight about...
Yep, that's one correct answer! Congratulations :joyful: Actually, there are a number of patterns that were struck in at least six alloys. My...
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