A PL looks to be a proof at a glance. They have some of the properties of true proofs but not all. There are several differences between proofs...
I would guess it's a new strike from fresh dies. Coins like this really don't have a better chance of surviving than typical coins in modern...
I like those proof sets. I don't see many here but do have a couple of them. The mint sets are a little easier to find. That's Stuart Devlin...
I was just quoting you yesterday. I'm trying to remember who said that everyone is crazy except God and he, and that he wasn't too sure about...
In addition to the strike issues and the marking that plagues many dates there's a far more insidious problem that is going to make attractive...
It's good to see you here. I hope you enjoy it. I'd be extremely interested in knowing what the current circulating coinage is and some...
The problem is really lack of supply. There just aren't many nice quality moderns and the few people who are cherry picking are either doing it...
This is the more common type 1 set not the scarce $400 version.
Keep in mind that there is a substantial premium for the set only if all the coins are type 2. The dollar and cent have a premium by themselves...
I would hope the FED would recall these and destroy them in the name of public safety. They are highly toxic and potentially fatal so leaving...
I use a awl or screwdriver ground to a point and drive it in with a little rap. The sets usually won't open cleanly and will require some prying...
what date are they
People have taken these for granted for years. There are almost certain to be some better dates among the more recent ones too. It's easy to say...
cool! I had come to believe these are quite scarce since I've always had trouble locating unc examples. Do you think this is untrue? I know...
The mint mark varieties apply to the proofs only. Mint set quality is far higher than typical quality. Since there were no San Francisco...
Alright! Let's get it done. It would be bully for the country and show some determination and grit. It's much more appropriate for the...
Type 1.
I missed the no-VDB variety. That's quite interesting since there's a mint set version that has the initials in a much different relief. The...
CDN bid is always a good starting place but for some reason they usually go much higher in auctions.
I'd like to tell you they're quite valuable but there just isn't a lot of demand and this date is relatively common in gem. If it's slabbed it...
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