Hi, I lean toward damage and corrosion as a result of being buried and dug up again. I see a lot of metal detector finds that look like this....
Hi, CONGRATULATIONS!! A wide range, I would venture to say at least $800.00 and a little more than $1000.00 could be reasonable. If it were...
Hi, Hang on to the coin. It still may be mechanical doubling and not die doubling. If there is a way to post a scan or a picture, we can...
Hi, Yes, I use a jewelers loupe. its only an 8X loupe so these are pretty easy to spot. Go the gallery. There is a link at the top of this...
Hi, I found a few mentions of a medal like this on a french website. It appears to be french in origin but I am checking out a few other...
Hi All, Boy, I'd Love to go through the stuff after you're done searching to pull all the doubled dies out :-) There are knockouts for many...
Hi, I see what looks like wear on the obverse on the high points of the leaves and the cheek under the eye. Also, there has to be some original...
Hi, This is a very slight mis-aligned die strike. It does not add any value to the coin. Have Fun, Bill
Hi, The "Red Book" is what the retail value of the coin should be. The "Blue Book" is based upon what a dealer would pay for the same coin....
Hi, This looks to me like a dime was at one time crazy glued to a nickel, then the dime was removed. I think this is a residue of adhesive on...
Hi, I don't know exactly how the coins were plated. I'm not sure if they are dipped, electoplated or what. I do know that at least 50% of the...
Hi, The head looks like that of PERTINAX but I don't know what the coin is. Good Luck, Bill
Hi, This coin is re-plated. They are called re-processed cents. They are very common and are often sold as a set of three coins. One from each...
Hi, There are many possibilities as to what causes a particular error to happen. We need a much, much, better description. Thanks, Bill
Hi, The number is 6 :-) Have Fun, Bill
Hi, I think the spots are scary. I think it is the beginnings of what will turn into serious corrosion. An MS60 should go for around $150.00....
Hi, I guess I would be worried that there was a 1910 S when you sent the coins that has been replaced with a 1916 S when you get them back. I...
Hi Tony, I see the notch that caught your attention...Thanks! I took a look at the picture in one of my photo programs. I don't see real...
Hi, When the SACs first came out, I was spending them by the roll. I went to a nice restaurant and when it was time to pay, I took out the rolls...
Hi, I just sent him this. Hi,Being an expert on various varieties, I can assure you that your coin exhibits what is called mechanical doubling...
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