Great advice, ND, and welcome back, my friend.
Do we really need a TPG service to "grade" an AG-3 Mercury dime? I believe the OP is interested in "authentication". Any of the companys...
Here's a Shield nickel article that lists referance books at the bottom of the page: LINK Here's some free info on the history of the...
I'm sure there are probably dealers, that post here, that can help you out, Jim. If you're interested, Steve Estes has a large inventory of...
Great find, harnot, and welcome to the forum! :)
Yes, joe they are great coins as well. I have an 1853 quarter and an 1853 half.
I agree with you GD. I can see nothing that would indicate wear or rubbing. Also agree that the grade could not be higher than MS-63. I have...
Yeah, Peter, I've often wondered what tales my coins could tell me, if only they could talk. One possibility on how your coin got from here to...
Sounds like cladking has presented his case pretty well. If I may, I'd like to relate my own experience with buying from dealers. It almost...
Great idea. Let's all "Check it out". Here is a "Closed 3" variety". Notice how the serifs (the ends or corners on a coin's numbers or letters)...
Look on the obverse. Does it have what appears to be a gash or a heavy bag mark on the shield that extends from the horozontal shield lines...
Looks like it was once a "pinback". These were coins that had a pin and hook on the back like the badges we have all seen. It's very heavily...
The quality of modern US Mint products, aimed at collectors, is nowhere as good as you may have been led to believe. I've actually seen...
Are there any problems with the rim? Looks like I can see some rough places. Hard to say about the grade. Many times nickels didn't strike-up...
Yeah David, there seems to be so little to look for in pocket change now days. I remember when half dollars circulated and silver was still...
It does indeed. You've painted a very vivid picture in my mind's eye. Thanks for taking a moment to explain exactly what is happening during...
I believe those are pretty common, unless you have the 1966 "Small Beads" variety dollar, which isn't likely. Your coins are most assuredly...
It's a US Mint medal that is currently available from the Mint, or you can purchase them on various online auctions like this one: LINK
Yes, that is a good deal. You can be sure that the knowledge you gain from that one book will be worth many times the price you pay for it.
jimmy, If you haven't used the "Open" forum this week, you can post your 'want list' there. Trust me, a lot of people will see it. Good luck!
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