thinkiam, Test Strikes have been done on planchets of different makeup and/or different size! They were done to get an idea of which planchet...
Based on the new pictures of the coin, I would revise my original assessment of the coin but don't believe that it will grade Net AU50 and believe...
I think that both cyclonus11 and Magman are on to something! It is possible that you have a Test Strike for either a Confederate Cent or a Civil...
Hi Bill, I really love your work and I believe like most others here on the forum, that you could do engravings for the Mints! I seriously...
There are known specimens of what some call a Brass Cent. These come about due to an incorrect mix of the composition of the planchet in copper...
MarkyD, I cannot see a "CC" Mintmark under the "O" but that does not mean it is not there! It looks more like there is some damage to the...
MarkyD, Since I have a dialup connection, the 2.5MB file takes too long to open! The other two files are okay but you need to take a picture of...
Incuse means that the details (image) and/or lettering are inwards or inset into the coin! The details (image) and lettering should rise out and...
Most of the Grading Services Companies have Websites where you can either email them or obtain their phone number to call them! On the Website,...
My recommendation would be to have it submitted to PCGS or ANACs for Grading and Slabbing, then you will have a better idea as to what it is...
There is no way to find out the Date but I would say the coin will bring somewhere between $10 to $20 on eBay! However, Quarter errors (even non...
Unless it is a man made (fake) error, then you have a coin that was Double Struck on the Reverse and has a Die Clash on the Obverse! If the extra...
I would lean toward a contract Pattern or test Pattern coin but not really sure! Run it by the experts at Bowers & Merena or Heritage Coins and...
You can look for high grade Morgans in PCGS Slabs on eBay! I would advise to check out the Seller's Feedback rating before bidding and seek one...
Although I don't have my reference books with me at this time, I am almost certain that you have an 1879-S Morgan with the Reverse of 1879! The...
Maybe it's the ISP or something else but the image that I viewed earlier was a massive and distorted .ART file! I saved the image to my "D" Drive...
Nice coin! The graininess appearance along with the deep strike and high rims gives it the appearance similar to that of a Matte Proof. I would...
lawdogct, The coin may in fact be a fake but how did you surmise that the coin has rust on it? I sure cannot identify any rust on the coin from...
It is hard to tell from the pictures but it could have a recut Date! If so and the coin is real (not a counterfeit), it might add some premium to...
shatsi, You find doubled die coins by searching thousands and thousands of coins that hopefully have never been searched before! Before you...
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