In my interest I've found that initials are hard to get information on, at least harder than a name but not impossible. Hopefully some member will...
This is my newest ancient. I hope I got the peacock on his feet. If the seller is correct than this is Skandagupta, who ruled northern India from...
Yes but the quarter in question is dated 1961.
Yes, proof is a method of manufacture. With coins it's how they are minted. The US Mint has made proof coins many years before the Civil War. When...
It's an old joke. Turn the coin so Washington is standing on his head. The date still reads the same. A 1961 quarter is silver and a 1991 quarter...
Key dates and highly counterfeited coins.
Glad you like it. It was one of those items that when you see it, you feel it's calling to you. I saw it and all I could think of was "I gotta...
ED is just more than coins found in dirt. A very good and well put explanation.
I was expecting to see something like this: [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Thst coin has a wonderful strike and great looking features.
Caused by a worn Die do not a Doubled Die. Very common. This is one form of NAV Doubling and there are a number of the basically worthless...
Die chips ate csused by an over used Die. The US Mint over uses every Die so die chips and die cracks are common and in most cases are ignored.
Looks like something was on the die when that coin was struck. It's known as a strike through. Nice find. Where did you get it?
ED or environmental damage
Bazaar
It's more expensive than the coins but a Dansco album shows both sides.
None in my area.
Very nice looking and yes, it's worth more than what you think.
Please start a new thread as this thread is old and older. Include photos of both sides with a detailed explanation. Welcome to CT.
Like I say, it's your collection so add to it and collect what you like. You're the only one that determines what goes into your collection.
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