Many coins are actually minted (struck) long before release from the mint. It operates like a simple inventory of non-perishables, first in - last...
Is that a trace of gold color on the surface? Could it have been gold plated and then someone tried to reclaim the gold? 1883 No Cents.
I don't know. Also, look at the crack or lamination going from 3 up through two of the stars. Looks like it has taken a lot of pressure.
Looks intentional to me, if that is possible. Notice how the rims are not natural, rounded and distorted?
The US Mint and the US Postal Service are in business to make money. That's why they come up with so many "manufactured collectables" like the...
Thanks Terri. I will try to get an envelop out to you. I like coins with a history. I would be very interested to see how many from todays...
I still use the loupe I got when I started. That was about 1948. I think it cost about 39 cents. I carry it and use it everyday.
Great. Thanks for the close up.
Of course, you have a better look at it, but, how is it possible to tell that this condition is mint error rather than PMD?
Get a nice one that you can carry in your pocket.
Could be some silver in the 1942 rolls.
You would have to be in back of @Mountain Man and take your hat off at supper.
Good idea. My dad's parents and family were 100% German and my mothers parents and family were 100% Irish. I think I'll stop with my parents and...
They are pretty neat. I might get a couple for my own stuff and try them out.
Actually, I didn't mention but I am including the great great grand parents.
Probably, but I was wondering what it was. Thanks.
I bought some 1/2 inch binders for the sets I am making for the grand kids. But, they will only have 3 pages each. Chris is very accurate...
My mother got me a 5X pocket loupe when I first started collecting. That would be sometime in the late 40's. I still use it today. It probably...
I'm talking about sets for 19 great grandchildren and 13 grandchildren. I have the coins in my accumulation. They will each get coins common to...
Thanks. I don't want one of them.
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