The nickel is worth about 25 cents. If it has a "D" mintmark on the other side, it's worth about 45 cents. "Cameo" is a way of describing Proof...
There are people that collect silver bars and rounds. Most collect with a particular theme in mind. For instance, animals, countrys, patriotic...
Books: Official A.N.A. Grading Standards for United States Coins....From the American Numismatic Association The Official Red Book. A Guide...
Wow, that calculates to $22.76 US. Just goes to show you that price guides are just that; "guides". And that the market for coins and currency...
That doesn't mean it's not interesting or wouldn't make a nice gift for a child. Just means it's not a valuable error coin. Good luck.
You can rest assured that it didn't come from the Mint that way.
I have established a good dealer/collector relationship with a few dealers over the years. I have grown to trust their opinions and often buy...
Ok, first the disclaimer. Grading is subjective, and only represents one person's opinion. Based on what I can tell from your pictures, I...
There are several sites like this one, where people will be glad to help you with your questions.
Considering the amount of wear, and the relatively low value of the coin, I don't think the gouge makes that big a differance. JMHO
Probably closer to $10 or $12. Those are the prices for VG and F, in the latest Krause book.
Just to confirm what GDJMSP said, that is definately a scratch. (not a mint error)
Doug, Thanks. I wasn't aware of that.
The New Hampshire copper is reputed, by some, to have never entered into circulation. It may, in fact, exist only as a pattern. There are,...
Maybe. Let's see what you got.
Those are reproduction pieces. Sometimes called medals, medallions or fantasy coins. No real value, other than a small novelty value.
This is what genuine Confederate coins look like: Confederate Coins (click here) If your coin is the same size and color as a penny, it...
You're very welcome.
Can you post a picture? I'm not sure I understand exactly what it is that you have.
My Mama always told me, "Boy, if you don't know something, ask somebody". Seems like good advice.
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