When handling coins, make sure that your hands are clean and dry and if available, gloved (especially when handling valuable coins). Using the...
I think your nickel might be from 1921 - Look here before you pickle the nickel...https://www.flickr.com/photos/captainfwiffo/8387858217/
Look at the outer devices - are they clipped? The usual answer is no, so another indicator like weight that can quickly disqualify a wrong...
Andy - go online and buy wrappers in bulk. Least expensive approach and doesn’t burden the bank.
I made mention of the TAT diagnostic in CCF a few years back but I’m not sure I can claim credit. It was just something else I noticed when...
You’ll come across some unusual looking phenomena that’ll have you stumped for a bit but press through it. Seldom is the community stumped as a...
Yes. The date and mint mark were both unreadable. You couldn’t even see an outline. But now I can read the date and mint Mark with just a pair of...
I did a quick assessment: I’ve found 48 of the 64 Buffalo Nickels including coins from my pickled nickel collection. I have to think that DDNG has...
From a numismatic standpoint, if a coin can’t be established it’s basically worth face value or spot material. Even then there are limitations....
Close AM. Another diagnostic is the engraver’s initials (FG). If you are confused look at the initials for the qualifying font artwork. Good luck.
The image from the book shows doubling that demonstrates a couple of the classic tells (thickened device with traditional border lines and...
Find a heavier object in your home that has optimal size to set your phone camera at the ideal focal length to get crisp, sharp pictures. The...
Hi David - sorry for the lingo. For severely worn nickels (V Nickels and Buffalo Nickels without dates), you can soak them in vinegar to reveal...
I can't recall if I posted pictures of the pickled nickel set I started with CRH finds. But I've found most of them (considering most mid/late...
Looks like a normal cent as well. You might want to offer your opinion on what attribution is assigned (or thought to apply) and supply pictures...
Those Zincolns are terribly unstable for the long haul. I would hope that once in a slab, it's largely 'frozen in time'. But...
Nice looking coin Joe...I'm with the group. Compare and contrast with known prices paid. Settle on a fair price and enjoy that coin!!
I pickle them to see if I can fill another hole. It's amazing what is flowing through our system.
I suspect you have a pile of dateless Buffalo nickels. I wonder how complete a set you might have especially with your location.
Not a VDB, but expensive enough... [ATTACH]
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