I hope the OP is still following this thread. I'd recommend he send it out for authentication, and if found to be real, attribution, grading and...
I see them selling on eBay in the $700 to $900 range.
A good quality 10X loupe should be sufficient.
It's already in a slab.
Both the dime strike and the cent strike are properly oriented. On the cent strike, to my eyes, the LIBERTY and the bust are in their proper...
Nope.
Another look makes me tend to agree.
I would say split plate doubling as the mint mark was not hand punched into the die.
Might that be a struck through error?
Where is Rascal when we need him?
Can you explain the reasoning behind your declaration of fake?
A coin to coin press job would not leave a positive image. It's very easy to see the 1c "liberty" is not a mirror image. The OPs coin does need...
Yup.
Are you referring to the counting/wrapping machine damage?
Don't push yourself. Pick one, learn as much as you can, build a collection, and then move on.
You're a champ! Now go get your hunt on.
I think that pennies and nickels would be good for you. It's a low cost source of fun. You really should know what you are looking for, though. Do...
Know everything about what you're buying.
At 12 years old, it's not going to be easy for you. You're going to have to develop a relationship with a bank or credit union. That include...
Snuff box?
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