I would give your cent an AU-55 to MS-62 and it looks like a large date to me. Nice find!
Your story on the special dollar was very interesting and I would like to get one. I think they look really neat!
When searching through rolls or pocket change I use a 5x magnifier and a 10x Loupe. That is all you really need for this type of job. Good luck...
Actually I believe there is. I read somewhere that a cent is actually worth 1.6 cents! Fellow collectors, please correct me if I am wrong.
Now that you mention it, Liberty's nose does look a little off on the proof copy. She appears to have a Roman nose and that isn't how the...
The coin you are considering is beautiful to me. I'm not sure whether it is NT or AT. If the seller has a no questions asked return policy I...
I used to highly dislike the Franklins very much, for what reason I'm not really sure. One day I woke up loving them completely! I started...
Your coin is most likely a DMPL if it reflects a foot away. I'll be curious as to what the graders give it. Please keep us posted.
I'm with Condor101. I believe the coin to be real with some minor repairs that are described in the post. It is really hard to detect forgeries...
Awesome acquisition! I have a 1979 Type II also.
A well written and informative article. I think I have 1 or 2 of the silver trimes and I'd be happy to post photographs of them if I could figure...
If you aren't in a hurry to sell the bracelet, why not sell it on ebay? You most likely would get more than a dealer would offer, I can guaranty...
You would think that with today's technology with minting coins that the milk spots and hazy areas would be nil. I commend you for studying your...
Lovely coin. Go for it!
I'm with Coinman0456. You need to file a police report immediately and then go through the hoops of various organizations for justice. What goes...
Your unfortunate story really makes me angry. This whole plus idea is for the birds and it will fail.
Your coin looks to be in great shape and I don't see any evidence of cleaning.
Yes, coinshop.com has some great Franklins at very reasonable prices and I have always been very pleased with the quality of the coins I have...
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