https://www.jckonline.com/editorial-article/new-alloy-creates-lighter-18k-gold/ Jim
Regarding funding. "The production and sale of circulating coinage and the other functions of the Mint are funded through the United States Mint...
Here is an article that ends with an attempt to duplicate the mint process. Several articles seem to agree that the coating of copper is not...
Some people are like individuals who complain the free food they get at the food bank is an off brand or not microwavable. I would have an answer,...
The increase in size is not a mint caused difference as the mint makes no dies that size for the cent, so it is either a forgery, or hammered in...
Your 1970 S is a large date and the roof is attached at one side. The 69 S also has an attached roof ( as best as can be seen in photo) and...
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They have found some micro-meteorites in the earth that are 3 or more billion years older than the oldest zircon on earth, indicating that likely...
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] Some times I go overboard. All below came from same source, but 2 with some rough polishing mark were called improperly...
This might be interesting reading from the past, same subject coin. https://www.cointalk.com/threads/1993-quarter-ddo.238041/
Chris I have a strong suspicion that this member would not know your reference. By itself it does not follow the forums philosophy Yes I know why...
There should be a doubling visible on the right of the upper arm also. Hard to tell on yours. Chris here is a larger view...
Actually this happened after 1986 when Single hubbing started for some dies, now all of them are. Jim
If you think these are confusing and seemingly contradictory , stay away from the single squeeze DD coins as they are only hubbed once, so they...
A sale place for museum glass and some info. http://www.c4gallery.com/merch/tru-vue-museum-glass.html Jim
I agree, keep the key in your hands all of the time. I also have had the lock drilled before too. I can see their insurance company demanded it. Jim
Many people if they only look at the faces ( reverse,obverse) they can't tell the difference between a proof and a business strike if it is a very...
With the photos you show , most is die deterioration doubling, the letters look close to the rim. The mint mark seems to have some damage to the...
Any bets as to how long before people watch the saga of the "Lava flow Washington Quarter , worth $$$$$ " ...on Utube and flock here to collect....
There are a very , very LARGE number, who believe everything some people say on TV , internet, or print. It seems to be acceptable today to take...
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