The visible copper on the edge is a dead giveaway that it’s clad.
Two problems with your coin that lead me to believe that your coin is a circulation strike: 1) the rims are rounded and not squared. A proof will...
I’d be really interested to know what it graded. I’d be in the XF camp as it has wear on the high points of the hair and leaves on the reverse....
That was my birth year. I did a little research, and was very happy to find one for you. ( I just went back and re-read the thread. You busted me...
But did you like the nickel?
If they don’t then they’ve not received it in the right spirit.
MS-65 no FS
Are the marks under pillar #3 on the slab or the coin?
Don’t take this the wrong way because Morgan’s have never been my strength, but a 1885-S is a semi-key date?
Unfortunately, I’m expecting to have my hopes crushed when it comes back MS-64
I remember you figuring it out 2 years ago, Kasia, at least I was pretty sure you had. Didn’t bother me though. I don’t mind if someone is smart...
I finally pulled the trigger and sent one of my nicer 83-Ps to NGC. I will post it when it comes back.
I graded the coin as I would had I not known that Lehigh owned it. I agree with Lord M that the coin looks like a super slider and could go...
For the most part, proof sets are losers. However, you say that you’re doing this for your son, and truthfully no matter what you buy now there’s...
It is a Sacajawea Dollar. No edge lettering on those. That’s why the slab says 2000-10
BTW-how the heck do you grade it MS-61???
Without a rim, it’s a blank. With a rim, it’s a planchet.
For the record, Books, I agree that I have made it seem like I am preaching at you, and truthfully, no one has a right to do so, but I was raised...
You learn what someone prefers by directly interacting with them. Their behavior dictates mine. I don’t expect some people to understand, it’s a...
I can’t wait to see when my giftee posts that they’ve received my gift! I swear it sounds cliched, but I really like the giving part best!
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