Exactly ! But I think the point is that once coins are minted only for collectors and not placed into general circulation, that very few new...
While the topic may have strayed slightly, it is relevent to the OP. Nearly 50 years ago, I was told that in my lifetime cash would disappear....
I don't really think a sitting President is the one in charge of policy of issuing the Nation's coinage, do you ? That's like blaming the guy for...
I have not looked at the coin myself, BUT I bet the side encased in the buckle that is not visible has a mark showing it as a copy. Even the mint...
I will change that, right away. I put it up last night. I have a chronic condition from old injuries that couldn't be fixed. It's like your...
The reason we have fractional currency as in coins is for taxation. If the smallest unit of money is $1 such as a paper bill, then the minimum tax...
Someone will always want to collect every variety. Just look at stamps. And they are made of paper ! Obviously, no government is going to produce...
I still have a few uncircs left. I think I will play with them in my garage tomorrow and see what I can do ? Maybe, toss 1 in a salt water...
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So much to learn, so little time. LOL Thanks
OK. Now I have a few that look like the one on the right and just one that looks like the one on the left, But that could be PMD or wear, I guess...
I finally got a scan that might work. [IMG] The S on the left is not only in a different position, but appears larger with a different type bottom...
Why bother ? It's not copper and not a variety that would have a lot of value. But cleaning it might give you insight into how to do it properly....
Yes, possibly
I also researched the guide, but could not find a variety listed for the 1969 S. Hopefully, today I can get a decent pic. If not I will post a...
Yes, I just edited the post. Thanks
Thanks. 1969. LOL Typing with 1 hand causes a lot of typos. And I have a new machine and the keyboard is a tad bigger. I will edit that post, If I...
Does anyone know how many different varieties of S, they used with the 1969 S Jefferson. I think there are 2 different sizes and perhaps one more...
Not necessairily. I believe you can file a claim against the boat for towing, etc. But since nearly every vessel today is registered, there is a...
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