I thought the same thing. James Buchanan was president around 150 years ago.
Edges meeting up with the Rims very suspect. Looks lile a cast was made. Dont waste your time and money submitting them. I wouldn't buy the others...
[ATTACH] Another part of the collection complete!
You should see the other coin! :)
I swear it looks much better in hand
Forgot one. [ATTACH]
New additions to my collection since the original post (I know I said I won't do proofs, but I couldn't resist!) [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
I agree it is likely the "E" from the word "DIME" on the bottom of the reverse of a Roosevelt dime. It would make sense as a dime is much thinner...
This is definitely manufactured and not a genuine piece that came from the Mint. If you look at the bottom of the fragment, you can see where...
Looks like pitting. These cents have a tendency to do that when the zinc coating is compromised and moisture gets at it. Probably caused by...
Struck through grease-filled die probably
You can always call their customer service. I have always gotten a person on the line
And use your instincts above all else.
My recommendation when looking at photos of slabbed coins is this: I always start by checking the color of the label. If I have the same...
There is a guy at coin shows in Buffalo who will meet you out in public somewhere as he doesn't have a store and doesn't want people to know where...
Is that a strike through by the "T"?
Other than silver proof and silver mint sets, be it contemporary or starting in the early 1900s, unless one has a variety or error within it, many...
The seller was in fact Low Country Coins
There is no agenda in commemorating an end to the biggest and most destructive force this planet has ever seen of great historical significance....
I collect, among other things, US. blanks/planchets (unstamped coins/discs for those who don't know what those are, without and with a rim). Some...
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