It does look like a simple die chip but it's a really cool one! I'd keep it myself.
"Well, blow me down!" as Popeye used to say. I just got notified by the mint that the silver proof set is going on sale soon. It is returning to a...
Weak strike on a crummy but very hard planchet? ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
I'll guess it's one of the many Olympic coins. Low mintage, low interest at the time combined with too many designs.
When I completed my circulated Mercury Dime album (my first love) back in the late '80s, I moved on to a BU/Proof Dansco set of Roosevelts which...
A really nice set! I've been working on an XF-AU set since before time began and I'm still not done so I can appreciate yours. :)
I'm really becoming infatuated with 19th century proofs. I've got a pretty nice dime collection but none of the above. Congrats!
Very nice. The scratches, such as they are, don't really detract from the otherwise great eye appeal. Good job!
Mid to late 1960's. My mom and dad started saving wheat cents and silver coins, since they were both recently discontinued (lots of Americans were...
Well, you could always put another date (say, 94-s) in the album slot with a mental note that the real one is in the slab. ;)
I understand why you would but I hope you don't. You bring a unique insight to the community. When a thread goes off the rails, move on to the...
I don't think I've mentioned this yet so I will now - I'm amazed by your finds in NYC. My intuition says those really old coins should have been...
I'm not a Morgan dollar guy by any means but looks about right to me.
Gotham City Police car? Nice ... :)
It is but there are some nice coins shown - worth a visit if you're into Barbers. @Elbesaar who started this thread had a great collection. He...
Remember late at night when you could get AM stations from hundreds of miles away? You might pick up a Twins game from Minnesota or a Cardinals...
Based upon a quick internet search, it appears the 40% silver coin is 2g heavier than the clad proof. 24.59g vs. 22.68g But I could be wrong.
Wow, that's a nice, well-struck half!
Thanks, good info. A quality group of clad mint sets could be a fun and challenging treasure hunt. Without breaking the bank. Something to consider.
Nice photos. I don't remember them looking that attractive when they were issued. They are actually quite nice.
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