The Mint has listed the production figures for the 2004 nickels from Jan.-Nov. Denver = 702,480,000 Philidelphia = 657,840,000 total =...
Good to finally get to see you, Speedy. :cool: You look like a happy young man in that picture. :)
I use the ANA guide and Photograde for grading circulated coins. I don't put a lot of stock in the 11 point grading system for uncirculated...
Welcome, bt. :) I believe Dockwalliper is right. "Silver" pennies and two headed coins are two of the most common ways of altering coins....
Can't say, for sure, about the doubling, but I do think that the "L" may be the result of a filled die. Just a guess, but that is often the...
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Great story! Thanks for sharing it with us. Happy New year!
Yeah, this guy's been selling coins on eBay for years. Just this past month, alone, he's sold several fakes, that he had listed as genuine....
Thanks for the tip. :) I know it is well intentioned advice, and I appreciate it very much. As for myself, I would never have a reason to...
Hello! :) A lot depends on how the coin was cleaned, and who is trying to tell. ;) Some methods of cleaning can leave evidence that will...
Your HT token is commonly refered to as, the "Illustrious Predecessor". Your particular variety is known as, HT #33. It is classified as an...
Happy New Year, to to both my old, and new friends! :) [IMG]
"Brilliant Uncirculated", simply means a coin that shows no signs of wear, has original Mint luster, and is not darkened from tarnish or toning....
My understanding, is that an AU-58 is a "very choice" almost uncirculated coin. That's not what I see in the picture.
Unfortunately, I guess we need to be aware of more than just eBay scammers. :(
I think you just might have something. Please don't touch any of the coins, and please don't try to clean them. Can you tell us any more...
Hello, and welcome! :) It's hard to make an informed comment without a good quality photo of the specific area, of the coin, in question....
Hi! :) A 1960 silver proof set is worth, what? $15-$20 bucks? :confused: I think the deeper question is; "why is the mintage of this...
Welcome! :) Sorry you had to find out the hard way about third party grading, but sometimes a lesson learned, is worth paying for. Super...
Welcome! Your piece looks real enough. Seems to be a type 2 planchet with an upset (raised) rim. They sell for about $1 on eBay. Nice...
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