Please post photos. It's impossible to give a price range without knowing the condition. Also, check finished listings on EBAY to get an idea if...
I'm also inclined to believe they are feeder finger scrapes. These can be mushy or very crisp and well defined. Most links post photos of a well...
It is signs of a worn die. I see the beginnings of the "orange peel effect" especially in the obverse right field. If it's that mottled look you...
Before we attempt a shot at an unknown link, it would be preferable if you added a question about this.
What gets me is that even though the Hobby Protection Act says it's illegal to sell here, it's not illegal to buy from Alibaba or Tencent. Kind of...
Yes to all above replies and it's a spender because of that nasty scratch if nothing else.
I think Maynard Sundman, the founder of Littleton Coin Company was the first to make this widespread sometime in the late 40's. It was a gimmick...
@Garlicus Don't forget Portsmouth Savings Bank.;) I stop in there once in a great while when visiting the Hampton Beach area. I use Berkshire Bank...
And this opens up another sore spot for me. There are only a handful of major banks that control most of the banking in this country. Citicorp &...
I'm seeing a lot of die deterioration issues here but no true doubling. Even the top roof supports struts are nearly missing or missing.
Woe to all of us. Ruining coins before they are released and likely taking a cue from Canada. Sorry, but I have no use for colorized coins of any...
Possibly a grease filled strike, but minor.
Your spot on about the lumber. I live in a very rural area and everyone is replacing post & rail, building decks, repairing out buildings,...
If you do not do a lot of roll searching like myself and others here, then this can excite a person. Trying to sell one is a futile attempt...
A few linear plating issues there also.
Good one on the knockout. That lump is the tab.
No problem here. Both my bank branches have mechanical drawers.
Maybe something similar to an opium coin. Just a wild guess. Edit-but I like @Danomite explanation best.
Yes to solder. Why is anyone's guess.
I've gotten cents and dimes already in MA. Have not seen any nickels or quarters yet, but they will show up eventually. I don't do a lot of...
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