The chicken scratches in the area might imply a weak strike moreso than a clogged die.
Look for the seam on the reverse just next to the rim. I'm guessing it was hollowed out and there's a piece of steel or nickel inside. You...
This looks like a true unc. krause probably grossly undervalues this one but the market is too thin to be certain. They start getting...
It's a nice set and there are a couple of tough coins in there.
I've said for years that the old Lincolns would peak in the fall of 2008 because everyone knows the anniversary is coming. The memorials have...
I really don't have a lot of experience searching rolls but I do pay attention to the coins I've seen in circulation and have probably searched...
That is simply stunning.
I'll keep watching. ;)
Thanks for the info. It's surprising that the average is so high. Keep in mind that this is the difference between production and...
As a rule most moderns (coins made after the switch to base metal) were made in enormous quantities and are still common. They tend to be scarcer...
There are a few factors at work here. Probably the main factor is that the mint failed tpo solicit their regular mint set customers for sales of...
I hate these sets. '79- $3 '80- $3.50 '81- $15 Though you might be able to get them cheaper. '79 nd- ~$7. If there's a gem than...
Valley coins had a pop up earlier that I looked at. The prices weren't cheap but they had rolls.
Neither is especially desirable. They are not made to mint set standards so quality isn't especially high. The coins rarely bring much premium....
The "state pennys" are none too common but there is virtually no demand at all. Since they are alterred coins they might never attract very much...
I collect them too but seem to have far more trouble finding them than getting them at a good price. Collectors really need to be careful with...
The newer editions and the '86 imply these are scarce coins and list them at high prices. 3.25 times unc is only about $9.25 and you'd find the...
I think I have a pair of 1958 1 eyrir proofs but am not certain. I haven't seen any others of the early proofs. These have squarish rims and are...
You'll see them in dealer stock once in a while. There are mint sets that aren't extremely hard to find. Mintages were in the 5 to 10 thousand...
I like their moderns. There don't seem to be any real scarcities but none are really common in unc. Someone tried promoting the big dollar...
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