I keep up with the Red Book. All I am interested in is a description of all coins out there and relative population and public interest.
Is that a die crack on the skull?
Value only to you. But, you should put it in a holder and keep it. Welcome to CT.
I don't know about the best scale to get, but, don't get a plastic caliper.
When your dad and I were young 13 of those pennies would get you into a movie. 19 pennies would get you a gallon of gas. A few for a loaf of bread...
I started collecting in 1948. I have always been very active. I can't tell how much I have learned in a couple of years on this site. These folks...
Thanks everyone. I'm going with chemical reaction of some kind.
My thought as I scanned through them. You beat me to it.
I suppose "worthless" was pushing it. My point is that new collectors are being mislead and those sources we trust to get them advised are not...
I cut all ties to Coin World. Like most publications, money is more interesting than truth. They know that some advertisers are putting out...
I think it is a mixture also.
Here is one of my nice 1964's for comparison. Ignore the die breaks. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
It looks like the 1981 Proof Set came with both types.
Every manufacturing process has variations. In every process there are several different acceptance criteria: Design Acceptance Criteria,...
Very nice
The 1970 looks like it may have some Progressive Indirect Design Transfer on the reverse.
I'd like to revisit this. Could the indications be the result of the split plate effect?
They are different, unique and you found it. That is reason enough to keep it. I keep all of mine simply because it adds a personal flavor to the...
A big YES to that Chris. Me Too!
My first thought also. But, I couldn't see the balance. But, it does look like it would be for military awards.
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