These were super cheap a few years ago but my understanding is that they are bringing good money on eBay recently. There is an exploding demand...
Here's an unusual suggestion. I like to display the different denominations separately. So I cut up sets to get nice examples of each coin...
They're listed in the Redbook for $25, 20, 40, and 30. These prices are pretty low though since they usually go for 50 to $90 on eBay....
As I said I was estimating high. I'd figure about 75% were immediately pulled out and set aside. The rest disappeared gradually from...
There's no question that most indicators say you're right but I've always believed that there are a lot of coins out there that just don't get...
These are almost impossible to sell for bullion since the silver is so difficult to recover. Circulated examples are common. Uncirculated...
'09-S.......35% '09-S VDB..50% '14-D.......25% '13-S T 2...15% '16-D.......35% '16 25c.....10%
Many more of these sets are destroyed to get the higher value for rolls and singles than to pull out gems for slabbing. There is a steady demand...
Cuban coins are in some demand in the US and are completely legal. Very few come in because of the embargo but there is some flow with most of...
There not really laws when the mint or OSHA makes them but they are rules with the effect of law. And there are millions of them since every arm...
I think I could be certain with it in hand but I'm quite confident it's a '29.
Many of these are plated and this can have a big impact on their frequency.
There will be wholesale destruction of these coins Before too many years. Most of the coins will not be checked for dates, condition or...
The conyinual flow of metal across the face of the die from successive strikes can erode the die face so it looks a little like the washboard...
There are very few individuals now days who would have much use for an alloy of 75% cu and 25% nickel but it's a safe bet that many would be us-...
Hey, there's always a chance that there's a spectacular gem or a variety in the set. Don't get your hopes up but the DDO '76-D goes for about...
Generally when they list for this kind of money in the catalog they are so rare that they'll not show up on eBay. The average survivorship of...
It's almost certainly a proof still in the original cellophane. I can't tell conclusively from the pictures though.
By nominal wholesae value I mean 40c each for the P & D. $1.50 for the 40% unc and 50c for the clad PR. I was mistaken about the 40% PR....
Good point. This is probably his meaning. It would be my guess as well.
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