Definitely worth a LOT more in the first picture than in the second.
The first is a 1941 with a little damage. I don't see anything out of the ordinary on the 1997, I would say a couple cents each on the wheat...
What makes you think it is a SMS?
You have a really nice start to a collection there. I don't see anything of great value, but a lot of history there!
Welcome to the forum. Can you post pictures? Which type is it? A new discovery piece would be major numismatic news as all known pieces are...
The 1868 Indian cent is probably worth more than all the rest combined. It is hard to see the actual condition but I would guess it is worth $30...
Hey I didn't think I was being rude at all, just stating facts and trying to help you understand. You are correct, there are new varieties and...
I don't think any of us are in any big hurry. Quite honestly we know how it will come back, it is really for your peace of mind. Best of luck.
Pure nickel is magnetic, hence pure nickel plating is magnetic.
Agreed on the nickel plating. This would also account for the slight extra weight.
Using that rationale, do an ebay search for "no mintmark" you will find dozens of common Philadelphia minted coins for sale, and even many that...
Maybe there are some people buying them for what they are, I really don't know. It really seems most are bought by people who really don't...
Wow, from those pictures and the condition, I can't even say for sure that they are coins.
Nice coin for sure, but when the man who wrote the guide book on Peace Dollars states it is not a proof I would tend to believe him. If you are...
Definitely one of my favorite US coin series, and that is a beautiful example. If it wasn't for the 1884 and 1885 I would definitely work on a...
I would say this seller is very deceptive. He does not state what kind of doubling it is, just "Error, major doubling". I would say he is...
Definitely the normal one. I would want the best example I could find.
Solder, looks like it may have been a pin at one time.
The only thing that makes anything valuable is demand. If there is more demand than supply it is valuable, if nobody wants it then it is not....
That would be barely out of tolerance. Your scale may be off slightly, the coin could be worn, or it may have been made on a slightly thin...
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