It might be interesting if you could locate Mr. Steele and find out how many were made and the background behind it, other than what is stated on...
It's a nice keepsake/memento but has little value. The coin is sealed in lucite so it can never be recovered, at least not safely.
Yes to a floating roof. But I do see at least the "G" in "FG".
This makes sense especially on high value notes. Counterfeiting is getting better and better all the time. This is why we no longer have anything...
^^^^What they all said^^^^
I had a blast with my son. I also picked up a 1921 P Mercury in very good for my working mans collection and a run of 3 cent nickel, six total as...
Picked this up from a dealer in Maine while on vacation last week. I'm not certain of the Overton Variety though. Maybe some one can help. There...
When folks ask about liking die cracks, this one is amazing. Love this coin.
He really suffered depression throughout most of his life. After he was killed his wife Mary went into depression and never recovered and was...
Yepper, and I'm the Pope.
Your pic will only enlarge a bit. So only to the issue of what's under the drum stick...it could be a die crack. If it is raised and you see no...
True hub doubling can look like this and that's where the confusion lies. This is flat and shelf like and is machine doubling. Hub doubling will...
Congrats on the high likes and a beautiful coin!
These def. have a cool factor. Nice!
Aside from the split plating at the top, yes, this would be my best observation as to what appears to be bubbling inside & between the lettering.
I see all plating issues here.
You are right of course. Nice to find but lot's of them out there at a better price than a guide will give.
A wheat cent is a good find on any day.
Yes, it appears you have a winner with the near date. My price guide only lists this in MS63 at $30.00. I'll let the others try and grade. I...
1982 was my second. Also the last as his Mom nearly did not survive an extremely difficult pregnancy. I wanted a daughter but am satisfied with my...
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