LordM beat me to it, at 2.5g, this is the zinc self-destructing under a plating blister. Welcome to Coin Talk, David. You will be able to learn...
As the FrogMan told you, they need to be higher grade. Go to NGC or PCGS and check their price guides for the decade you are interested in, that...
I respectfully submit what you are describing is illegal. This is why it is a moot point. That said, Michael K taught me that the copper in...
unless he gets 13 zincolns back....
Not really. Remember, there is only a trace of copper on zincolns and only 1/2 cents worth of recoverable copper on pre-83. So, roughly, he would...
BU means Brilliant Uncirculated and the +++ means more of the same. PL means Proof-like, etc. We know you would not really want to dupe peple on...
Keeping these types of coins help you build a collection, not make you rich. Keep in mind that if you have these and keep them for 50 years, you...
2 suggestions: learn how to post a close-up and tell us where you think the doubling is. The coin has been around the block a few times,...
Well,...it looks like a zinc, it would probably walk and quack like a zinc...but the OP has yet to post the weight...Spark
Great info, and now I understand...thanks for sharing what you found, it helps all of us. Spark
Good scenario to use gloves: Breaking open bank or mint wrapped rolls, at least, anytime you think the roll contains new coins. Had to do this...
Yeah, that 1909-S V.D.B...is it a G4? I'll give up 2 cents for it.:D Seriously, I am partial to wheats and keep everything prior to 1940, keep...
@dbeck22 ...if you even suspected this was a proof, even a degraded or impaired proof, why would you handle it without gloves?...Spark
Disagree. The copper in the brass/bronze alloy is not Grade A copper, and if it were legal to sell for melt, which it still is illegal to do so,...
There is something under that 5...Spark
varieties
C'mon, Dude...it's a VF35! If you really think about it, that's exactly half of perfect. You can't expect it to have the details and sharpness...
Well, NGC doesn't list the VAM-4, but normal at VF35 is around $250. Add VAM-4 and you're looking at at least $350. De-escalate to compensate...
TY Sir! Reading now...Spark
Cuds are attached to the rim, this would be a triple die gouge. The uniformity screams deliberate, but I will await expert input...Spark
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