The US Mint seems to take orders for packaging from the lowest bidder and has very little if any specification. I was putting the ATB quarters in...
Perhaps because it has the "brown" label. I don't know what that means, but it must be important to someone. Plus, the coin pictured is in a...
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My 1860 is the same, rounded bust. I was very fortunate as a young collector. I have all but the 1909 S. Many were found in circulation back in...
I have been at this for over 70 years and have yet to find a coin that is worthy of the extra cost of TPG grading. But, that's me and I just don't...
I prefer coins that look like they had to work for a living. Eye appeal is my first criteria in judging any coin. If the coin isn't damaged and...
Of the early wheat cents I think the1919 is the most common. When I dumped out my accumulation a couple of years ago the 1919's took the prize for...
Thanks. Perhaps I can try to get a better shot. @hotwheelsearl I think I'm going to amend the description and remove "silvering". Upon closer...
I am going through some coins that I may have posted before they were finally completed. Putting the finishing touches on some. This is a silvered...
I'm sorry Donna. Another of those multi-letter acronyms. I hate them too. @Heavymetal took care of it for me.
Yes I do. An example: my wife is a CHL holder in Texas, has been for many years. She is also very knowledgeable and a good shot. She went into...
The last coin show I went to was the one in Bellaire. The dealers were very stuck up and spent most of the time talking to their friends while...
I remember the brick and mortar shops. There are a few around. Most of them are of the not so friendly types. There are a few in the Houston area....
The reverse lower section is either worn or a very weak strike. Looks worn to me.
I think what you have is a die chip that is progressing in stages.
Try using one to toenail a stud. Tight places would be difficult and a 16 oz hammer is more than adequate if used properly.
The fewer strikes a nail gets the stronger the joint. Let the hammer do the work.
A lot of people are short on cash and breaking open the piggybanks. Or, dumping those penny jars.
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Here is a "train track" penny I produced in the 1950's. Big difference I think. [ATTACH]
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