All counter stamped coins are damaged. Having said that they are collectible, especially the older ones from the 1800’s, the Civil War, etc. Yours...
1st grade was Mrs. Farley 2nd grade was Mrs. Bates 3rd grade was Mrs. Topp 4th grade was Mrs. Eichgleburger 5th grade was Mrs. Barns And for the...
I’m off to bed now so good night. It is an hour earlier where you are. ;)
I was 9 at that time and in 3rd grade. I can even tell you my teachers name. :)
All caused by a worn die Pam. Notice the line that follows the edge and goes through the letters in TRUST. That’s called a ridge ring and that’s...
Very nice!
The coin is beautiful but why were you one? I think you still are or is being another year older taking it’s toll already? Lol I typed this...
My feelings as well. That’s why I said so in my opening post.
That’s a nice gravy boat and that might be sterling. Did you look on the under side of the handles for a mark?
Yes it is. When you sell, and I heard you won’t because it’s family, but when you sell sterling you must know what you’re doing as the buyers of...
Both are probably plated and are serving pieces. Probably plated too. Another serving piece. All in nice shape. As for the piece marked sterling...
Graded PR-68 by PCGS 25 years or so ago. I would not call this a cameo but the person I bought it from did. I hardly paid anything for it though...
Yes, I bought some cheap restaurant west that was quad-tripled silverplated and you could see the copper in places from wearing away.
Thanks for the photo. It does look like a trivet.keep them all but they must be polished or protected from the air. If not, even silverplate will...
Spend it! Lol
You’re welcome
I have no idea but I’m thinking it’s not a plate. What’s the underside look like?
As Paddy said, coins are not clipped, they are incomplete planchet errors. They may have a curved, straight, ragged clip and there are a few other...
A nice date for junk silver but not worth the cost to grade or conserve.
Very sorry to hear about this Kristine.
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