My banks have coins, lots of them. There's never been a shortage just a supply problem.
It's definitely a stain.
Happy birthday you all!
The missing L looks like a single letter missing due to being struck through grease or debris. A minor error and very common.
I'm at MS-60 despite the weak and worn looking braids. Gold Indians are a tough coin to grade.
Some are as low as $30.00 but don't be fooled by that. Others go in excess of $200.00. As always, condition plays a large part but then how many...
That could be a die clash. Check the reverse and see if there's a match to the obverse. I think the base of Monticello just about lines up with...
Will do chickie
I sent it to him when we spoke but I'll resend. Thanks.
It zinc and that's not appealing even with a copper coating. It's missing the copper and that's a mint error. I'll take it!
Kinda like environmental damage?
Of course it's horizontal, you took the picture that way. Just set this one aside and keep it. Next time you see Fred take it to him and ask. Best...
Not sure but on the left side you can see where the metal has peeled back.
Yes, this is a genuine mint error. The coin is on the dark side but it is zinc without a copper plating. This is what an AU-58 looks like....
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Nice collection.
Colonial coinage is very interesting to say the least. One must know history from that time period to understand all that was going on with coins.
That's a sweet deal! Better than mine and I didn't get a quarter. Lol
I'm not holding my breath.
This is a James Candy Company Pressed Paper Bank. It was a Salt Water Taffy candy container and oncevthe candyvwas eaten it became a bank. The...
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