Yes, there are lots of proof coins that can be silver. If they are all non-commemorative pocket change, then no (other than the 40% silver...
If you PM me your address, I'll mail you one no charge. Have quite a few extras lying around....Mike
p.s. if you are concerned with keeping it protected, get an airtite. :)
No need to slab that coin. First, it would only go in a "net graded"/"genuine"/"NCS" holder, and second the majority of folks interested in such...
I would suggest you get a copy of the Cherrypicker's Guide before going through your stash. It wil be able to answer your question (what to look...
66RB, but who can really tell with the miniscule photos.
p.s. the 17-D is NOT a key or semi-key.
Like Lehigh, I think you can do better with some patience. That said, I do like the coin posted originally to this thread....Mike
Congrats Sundance! Cool coin!
Nice coins Eduard! Thanks for sharing...Mike
Color looks "off" but that could be the photos. I'd guess PF 65 -- if it slabs and doesn't come back with the dreaded altered surfaces or...
I believe Mike's right, they are die polish. That said, I'd still grade the coin no higher than 64.
p.p.s. I'll second our favorite amphibian's recommendation of Tom Reynolds, and add Doug Bird to the list (who doesn't have a website last I checked).
p.s. you might want to check out Shawn Yancey's website. He has lots of affordable large cents, his prices are a bit high but fair, and he has...
Hello Sundance! Like you, I am an avid copper collector. I'm currently trying to put together a complete date set from 1794-1856, and I'm about...
Congrats ont your new pickups, Orc. So for the business struck coins, are you buying them, or salvaging them from pocket change? Just...
Lots of excellent coins, that's a great start! Congrats...Mike
Bravo!
Congrats!
Looks mint state to me from the photos. Think it will come back as altered surfaces at PCGS. Then again, PCGS does show some latitude with this...
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