I just found a 1996 Bahamanian nickel (Five Cents) in a roll of Jeffersons. Don't think I had an example of that coin. Not sure though. I have...
I don't think that's peculiar to Mercury dimes. It seems small and large size letter punches have been used on most of the coins I'm familiar...
Yep, pretty neat. Just a bit pricey, though. $25 will get you some nice examples of the real thing. ;)
Personally, I wouldn't give two cents for "original packaging". I collect coins, not boxes, envelopes, paperwork or coin holders.
I suppose I could do worse things. :D
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Welcome, Tim. I'm pretty sure we can eliminate the "cent struck on a nickel planchet" theory. I would guess that it has been damaged.
I suppose it could be the result of some impurities, left on the coin, when it was issued from the Mint. Copper is very reactive, and coins can...
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I've heard rumors to that effect as well. ;)
You're welcome, but the real credit goes to cwtokenman. Together, Dave, and I, were able to pose the question. Thanks again, Dave.
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I suppose that "So-Called Dollars, an Illustrated Standard Catalog with Valuations" by Hibler and Kappen, would be considered the standard...
I think that's a wonderful idea, as long as Ms. Fore will use the fines to ease the burden on the collectors who wish to purchase her products. ;)
Easy. Take away the plastic. :D But seriously, it's hard for me to relate to foreign grading (such as used overseas), but an $800 difference...
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I voted for the the state bird, which is a Chinese import, and most accurately reflects the country we live in.
Just to avoid any confusion, Dr. Sheldon's system for grading Large cents, bears little, if any resemblence to todays Market grading system,...
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