actually, from what I can discern, the easier way to tell is by looking at the shape of the 9, and where it inside end of the number points to....
sorry for your loss, Rusty. Lots of people here love you, and you should remember that when things get tough.
that's what I was looking at, Doug, and I think I finally get it. Thanks for the help!
ok, gang... since the forum is good at determining varieties, I recently answered a question about a proof 1970-S small date cent. I, of course,...
I don't see anything that would make me believe that it's fake. I would not say one way or another without seeing it in hand, but it looks...
was this order placed before they went on sale? or did they go on sale before 5/15? No wonder I'm confused...LOL
BTW... I absolutely LOVE that unc Buffalo nickel!!
Very nice set, I would add this one piece of free advice though. (It's worth the price... LOL) If you are interested in uncirculated silver...
LOVE the cameo 1942-P proof!!!! awesome coin!!! would love to see a close-up would also love to see your 42-D too!!!
If you don't get an acceptable answer, I know of a shop in Downers Grove that buys that kind of stuff and is fair. You can PM me if you want details.
here's my next question: how do I tell what mint they are from without opening them? LOL
so you are telling me that there is no sense on holding on to or even offering the roll I just got at my local bank today? I saw this thread and...
there appears to be a contact mark on your coin above the F in Half that intersects the top bell line. Is this dust or a mark on the coin? It...
so, this second shot is NOT your coin, right?
WOW!!! Where did you find it?
NO. The monster boxes are the buillon SAEs not the "coin" SAEs with the "W" mintmark
here is what I can find for you on the 2 different reverses. Q. David Bowers writes in A Guide Book of Buffalo and Jefferson Nickels: "reverse of...
you mean he was there???? ;)
as much as I like the coin, I have to say I don't like the hair lines in Ben's hair. They make the coin look cleaned or somehow "enhanced". The...
cameo proofs seemed to become commonplace in 1973, many of these coins had cloudy or hazy fields and this seemingly stopped around 1982. Most...
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