No. It was the standard for the day. Virtually any coin ever produced for circulation was available in change. To the general population of the...
When I was 5 my aunt gave me an 1885 nickel and that got me started. It was in 1948 and was worth $5 at the time. The other favorite would be the...
@ldhair I'm with you. I would make the same selection.
Is there a question here?
You should show the entire coin.
If you have a silver proof set and a proof ASE you have the same thing. This is just put in a different package.
My vote - AWESOME
@paddyman98 Who is that on the roof? Great pictures. It makes your neighborhood look peaceful.
That's me. The only ancient coins I have are the ones I have cleaned myself. The cleaning and identification is my fun. Everyone has a different...
I have been collecting for over 70 years and have never even seen a copy of the Cherry Pickers Guide.
Drone?
Don't put the lid on hydrogen peroxide real tight. It will build up pressure and blow the lid off. Just cover it. I still like the jewelry dip...
I would dip it in silver jewelry cleaner from Walmart. Swish it around for a few seconds and rinse with clear water. Or try Acetone.
Search the threads for coin photography and you will get all kinds of help.
Welcome to CT. I think what you have is deterioration of the coating. Some other experts will chime in. But, these are fun to find and save even...
This 1996 P is from a worn die with OBV and REV die cracks. One crack is rim to rim under Monticello. Another most of the way across the roofline....
Pre-Sale Early Release. PR-70 without having seen it. First Day of Issue. Who are the illiterate people falling for these scams. How can it be an...
If a system is rational and fair you can bet that the US Government and their subsidiaries will have nothing to do with it.
And what would that do? You can bet that members of congress already have a source to get ANY coin issued.
Interesting question Randy. I would like to hear about them too.
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