1982 small date philly copper or zinc in MS has a premium. 1982-D small date zinc no. 1 cent as mentioned.
Older than 1965.
Maybe an MS 1943 might go for a dollar, retail in a coin shop. But that one on post 23 tops out at a dime.
The clandestine re-engravings is a fun numismatic story. But how many coins were produced before it was discovered, or the dies were retired? I am...
3 nickels and 3 pennies in the slot.
Very often when something like this shows up, there is interest initially and the value will rise. Over time, more examples are found so they are...
$237,500
Compare your date (bottom) to actual 1944 dates. The 9 and the 4's are wrong. This is a commonly faked coin. [ATTACH]
Agree with George M. Nice score.
First and last. First signal 1/4 ounce silver ring and the last signal a dollar coin. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
First signal 7.5 grams. More photos after tomorrow's hunt. [ATTACH]
Doesn't seem to be a huge date in history. What Happened on August 5, 1907 Gentil Theodoor Antheunis, Flemish poet, dies at 66
I am seeing a 3 in the 3rd digit. If the top piece of the 4th digit is not deceiving, I also see a 6. 1936.
It's so nice I can't tell if it is a business strike or a proof. 68.
If it was plated, that won't increase the weight. Because the plating is incredibly thin. All nickels weigh 5.0 grams. While nickels are 75%...
The 1912-D over the Philly nickel, the other nickel could be anything but it is most likely a 1911, 1910 or other common date for that series.
If it was a jewelry piece and that seems logical with the evidence Paddy presented, then this coin likely was cleaned many times with all...
I assume this is what the OP is referencing: [ATTACH]
It took me 2 years but I finally got one. [ATTACH]
I think they had issues with this alloy mixture, and more laminations as a result.
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