Actually it can for short distances, if pushed just right, either by an errant coin counter or by using a tool ( graver) such as engravers use. If...
The one closest seems to be ( from Coneca) You should be able to see the Doubling in the other areas mentioned if it is the real one and not an...
Get a roll of circulated pre 1982 cents and clean a few in different ways, from gentle blot of water on a very soft rag to scrubbing with brillo...
The logotype ended with the RPD of Indian Head Cents. The date was on the master hub for the year, and precludes any alternative digit in any year...
Tom, I agree with the first 2, intent ( almost impossible to determine in most cases, but is still a factor), market acceptability ( if one buys...
This might be associated ( story about Paulson's GLD fund, and his Alleged involvement in Goldman Sach's problem with the SEC today. It will be...
Crossing over Full Step Jeffersons should be done with caution. Here are the 3 TPGs mentioned's explanations of full steps. Also if you read...
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The main difference in the desert patina seems to be the presence of a comparatively high concentration of Silicon along with Chloride in a very...
Machine Doubling Damage. Notice the doubled area is flattened, and no separation of the body of the letters. Jim
I agree the price will be much higher, here is a recent sell of one. http://coins.ha.com/common/view_item.php?Sale_No=1100&Lot_No=29586# Bashlow...
Hi Dayriser, Appears to be AU, IMO. Not enough of value to pay for grading. For VAMS, try this site, as it is easier to do in hand than by photos....
Is it the clear hard ( maybe celluloid) tubes of decades ago, or the translucent flexible tubes, that are most common today? Most likely it is...
Looking at the photos that show the rims, they appear beveled ( chamfered) and not right angled, sharp edge. The inside edge of the rim is also is...
Hi Jack, glad to see you are back. We have had 7 quakes over 3.0 ( including a 4.4 and 4.5 only 12 seconds apart) in the last 30 minutes. Total...
US CODE: Title 31,5113. US Code:Title 31,5113 only has specified weight and diameter, as the depth of the coin can vary due to striking...
If you search this site for "red spots gold", you will find many threads dealing with this question. Here is one such:...
Whatever mill means as the term "mill" isn't a scientific measurement. But once you get a good answer for that, Silver weighs 5.525 oz/cubic inch....
I wish the photo was better, as it is hard to tell if it is the pointed transitional bust or not. If it is , the variety value should be higher...
The Cherrypicker's guide has it as Master Die DDO, Which makes it a DDO rather than an Overdate. They give pricing of the variety as the same as...
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