If you don't like their rules...
You already heard from one. You didn't like his answer? Then you're on the wrong site.
You'll learn much here, Joe. I don't know much, either, but continue to learn. Any time I can, I'll be happy to help. Everyone here has the same...
Welcome to CT, Joe. Those are plating bubbles. Common.
Absolutely amazing. So much bandwidth to say so little.
Right you are! Why, then, did you need to ask our opinion?
Commonly called a "dryer coin". The edge has been flattened and smoothed by the action of rolling around inside of a dryer for an extended period...
How can I tell? See what jloring writes:
Even if it is silver, the coat is so thin that it has no value over face.
Welcome to CT, Alex. Your coin did not come from the mint like that, it has been damaged. BTW, one post is all that is needed.
Tim is ahead of the rest of the world. He's cashless NOW!
It's plated silver with added gold(ish) material overlaid onto the eagle. A marketing trick designed to make the coin appear more valuable than it...
http://www.lincolncentresource.com/wideams.html
Will there be prime rib for dinner and an open bar?
Nice pick. Not the best condition, but it's still a keeper. Not that some of the next note appears at the bottom edge. That's a good thing! With...
Looks like it to me.
Partial collar strike. The collar was not properly aligned with the dies when the coin was struck. Commonly referred to as a "railroad rim". Nice...
Welcome to CT. Your coin was damaged AFTER leaving the mint. Keep up the hunt. BTW, hold your coins by the edge. Don't let your skin touch the...
Just well worn.
Plated. It did not come from the mint that way.
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