IMO, your friend has a late die state coin that has what is known as die deteriation doubling.
What's the ratio of the number of coin collectors vs the number of suckers that fall for TGP hype?
Thanks for the update. Keep us informed on future developments, and good luck!
No telling what (or who) is up there. :eek: LINK #1 LINK #2 LINK #3
Super cool, Jim. :cool: Boy, if that thing could talk, imagine the stories it would tell. Half dimes sure are small, aren't they? One of...
I'm not so sure that isn't just a damaged coin. Any chance you can return it for exchange or refund?
So, Mike, tell us more about this book you're writing.
Hey, Churchill with sideburns. Gotta love it! :D Good one, Ian. :p
Sorry, without a clear close-up of the coin, I cannot offer an educated opinion on it. Here is a very good listing of error and variety terms,...
I have also heard the same thing a few times. Gentle cleaning does not take away from the value of Militaria. Of course, caution and common...
What's the auction number?
A game counter is usually a piece to a game, like a checker or a poker chip. The ones I have do not have denominations. Not sure. The heraldic...
No doubt about it. It would have to be the "King". "King" Coin
I believe it is a game counter.
Robin, Are you researching trimes or nickels? Here is a book on nickels: LINK
Classic designs on modern coins would be a very poor tribute at best, and yet again more repro/copies at worst. High speeed, low (Re: no)...
Sorry, don't have that one.
K05-30 Repunched Mintmark, Parallel. Breen, Spadone 487a.
I see that theory has proven to be incorrect. :( It will be interesting to see just how much it does sell for.
I have simular amusement tokens. Not exactly the same, but with the hole in the middle, and simular lettering. I agree, this is modern, and not...
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