1989 was the last year of the hand-punched mint-marks on US coins.
It ain't pretty, but then again most MS61s aren't. I'm not familiar with this series, but nothing about it screams xf or even au to me. Take a...
Tough to grade from the photos, but I would guess 10 bucks or so.
I'll tell you why I say that. I often search original rolls and bags. Out of these rolls and bags I will find coins minted by only a handful of...
I would honestly focus on whatever series you are interested in and look at example after example. If you want a general, all-around book, then I...
Keep in mind, that the CPG is mostly limited to the big boys, and is nowhere near all-inclusive.
Keep going to the bank then. Oftentimes you can find more if you're lucky enough to live in an area that received shipments from the mint that...
You're welcome. PM me anytime if you have questions but don't feel like asking in the forums. You really should post anything you find and have...
I don't think there is a single person here who hasn't asked the experts only to find out what they had was worthless. The only way to ever learn...
dpoolqueen, As others have said, neither of these has any added premium. Keep the photos and the questions coming though! That's how we all...
You're welcome! Great find by the way. Did you find it in change or roll searching?
As Merc said, the '41 is what is frequently called a woody. This was from an improper alloy mixture. The other one is just a heavily damaged coin.
It's a minor die chip. Interesting, but nothing major. You might could sell it for a buck to someone who collects interesting die breaks/chips.
I agree. We always hear these stories about how all the old US silver coins are being melted. Seems everyone hears it, but no one ever knows of...
Looks like #3 to me as well. What are you using to look for the markers? You'll need a good loupe and a close, incandescent light source. Also,...
Perfectly legal. The only coins you can't currently melt are copper cents and Nickels. I'm not sure how widespread the melting of silver coins...
66-. Think Abe might need some stitches on his chin.
Too many nicks on the obv for me to 66 it. I went with 65.
I've always had quality service and accurate descriptions buying from Mr. Enders.
Good question. We do have people like Von NotHaus out there though who would NOT rather "live on their knees than die on their feet" and who are...
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