Look at the rims. They should be squared off on a proof but rarely on an unc. Proof coins are struck multiple times (usually twice) So detail...
The mint occasionally releases some cents struck on unplated planchets. These are worth up to $100 in some cases but be very wary because they...
This gives you an idea of how small many of these markets really are. While all P and D '87 halfs went into the mint sets (and souvenir) mint...
They make an interesting collection. Most appear to be from the 1950's and are mostly unidentifiable. Many are quite common but there may...
Larger banks usually have these but are reluctant to bother with them. Make friends with the vault teller, open an account, or offer some...
There are a significant number of similar pieces. Most are a little smaller than a silver dollar and often have Washington DC or White House...
Yes. There are really real collectors collecting real coins. People collect real coins that were made in ancient times and they collect real...
Be careful with these W dimes in the mint packaging. They are adept at hiding. The mint put them in various places inside and owners do move...
Director of the mint Phillip Diehl wanted a way to thank long term mint set buyers in 1996 and used the 50th anniversary of the Roosevelt dime for...
Sorry guys. I confused the issue. It's only the copper version of the '82-D small date which does not exist. In very high grade the zincs...
There is the book "The Authoratative Reference on Roosevelt Dimes" Flynn -2001. This is an excellent work and lists many major and minor...
West Point did strike some other coins without the mint mark including clad quarters for circulation starting in 1977. There were only 1.4...
I wonder what this modern junk will be worth after we're a few years into the presidential coin series. Just because a new generation of...
There is no '82-D sm dt. Try to get these in at least choice condition and look for the zincs that are well plated. It's tougher than most...
Mint sets were made in much smaller numbers than proof sets and have had much lower prices and much higher attrition. In the past many...
These sets are the greatest values in the hobby. Sure the typical set that sells for $5 is worth little more than this but that's exactly...
It's very unusual to see proof or mint sets that have been messed with in any meaningful way and I've never seen a counterfeit in any of these...
An up to date Kennedy set will run up around $1,200 now days with all the BU and proof issues. This won't include any of the dozens of major...
Leadfoot got it right. When a obverse (hammer die) (top or moving die) comes loose it will usually settle into a position where it's almost...
There were also prestige mint sets made. These are rarely seen and, I believe, were made only in 1994 and 5. They are identical except for the...
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