I would have to see a pic of an 1892-S "seated" quarter... but a '92-S Barber quarter is a semi-key and sells for $25 and up, even in low grade.
Unfortunately, too many dealers/customers have forgotten the meaning of: Tact n. 1. Acute sensitivity to what is proper and appropriate in...
Here's the same coin on eBay with the infamous "real or fake?" disclaimer:...
This experience seems to fit the stereotypical dealer... the ones we often hear about. I've only attended a few shows myself, never bought much,...
And that, my young friend, is what coin collecting is all about.
You paid a buck... that's what it's worth to you. Keep it and enjoy it. Here's a similar coin on eBay, but it's a tough sell:...
I don't know if it's been cleaned, but it's been plated. Value: one cent.
Which makes it a keeper!
Yep... you're probably right about that Chris. 99.9% of these finds are fakes.
Well.... if genuine, it could be worth quite a lot!...
Yep... like Jeff said above, this BIN was sold withing two minutes of posting. Really crazy... I think numismania may be on to something.
'43's are often plated... and man, do they shine! Usually sold in 'lots' on eBay to be resold at flea markets, etc. Here's what they look like:...
Well, the OP wants to buy it... it's not his coin yet. Maybe he could message the seller and see if he could get a true weight (but I doubt it......
Wow... the melt value of the merc's alone are worth three times the sell price of the entire auction. I guess there are plenty of bargains to be...
Well, that's mainly what us old folks do... sit around and talk about the "good old days".... back when coin collecting was fun, before it became...
Maybe... but also for a LOT less. Here's a PCGS MS-65 with a BIN of $65.00:...
Here's a link to the auction Siggi is referring too:...
Like I said... the last coin book I bought new was in 1960, so personally I wouldn't buy one. Never bought a speciality book either. Guess I'm...
Here's what you do... keep it in the "error" 2x2, sell it at a flea market for $5, and pocket the $4.99 profit. This plated coin is worth just one...
Well, I bought my last Red Book in 1960... but I do have a '63 that I bought at auction. Sort of a waste if you ask me, I cringe every time...
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