It may be similar to what we do with Series A, B, C, etc. notes that are issued well after the date that appears on the note.
You aren't the only Orthodox Christian on this thread. I am also. I am a chanter and reader and directed Orthodox choirs for 40 years (retired)....
see my above post
The four Evangelists. And that isn't Christ, it's the Virgin Mary. You can very faintly see the Greek letters ΜΡ ΘΥ on either side of her,...
At least he was willing to "part" with it.
Correct. The color of the coin itself is off, too, as if it had been subjected to some serious heat. To solder something to a copper cent it...
As a certified specialist in soldering electronics, I agree 100%.
Sometimes I think these people purposely put their change in front of a lawn mower.
The Designer's initial, George Morgan. It also appears on the bow just beneath the eagle's tail feathers on the reverse.
I'd slab it. My guess would be MS-62 only due to the amount of bag marks on the obverse. The strike seems a bit better than on other mint state...
What about sticking it in the freezer for a good while and then trying to crack it open? It might make the plastic more brittle.
In XF to Mint State grades, definitely. In the lower grades, they are worth a slight premium. They are listed in most all of the price guides.
Notice that Liberty's hairlines, especially above her ear, are not as prominent on your coin as they are on other Mint State Peace dollars. This...
If the perp was in his late 60s and he supposedly got them from his grandma, then the YOUNGEST grandma could have possibly been in 2000 would be...
I can still get SBAs and other dollar coins in the change machine at my local self-serve car wash.
There are some legit dealers on Etsy. One that I've done business with in the past is Jessica's Coins. All the stuff I've bought from her was...
Great stuff! This may sound strange, but for eye appeal, I like Ike!
If you ever go to those shows in Broadview Heights, look for me. I'll bet I'll be the only "Manny" name tag there. 2nd Saturday of each month....
What if you report it as a scam, as I have done?
Unfortunately, those coins are long gone. The chances of finding a desirable date now are much smaller. I think that may be a factor. When I...
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