Your Morgan Dollar was struck in Philadelphia. The Philadelphia Mint did not use a mintmark until relatively recently.
While it is true that Rhode Island is often written as 'R. I.' that does not necessarily mean that that 'R. I.' on this token means 'Rhode Island'.
Modern coins do not have denticles.
That is a very cool piece. It is a Five Dollar Gold Piece struck by Moffat & Co. It is listed in the Red Book in the 'PRIVATE and TERRITORIAL...
You should check out the OHNS (Original Hobo Nickel Society). OHNS Original Hobo Nickels have that certain look that comes from the coin being...
Serpent, Sometimes you have to read between the lines but the info is there. This is what my 2008 Red Book says (from page 111):
Serpent, Do you own a Red Book? If not, you REALLY should buy one. The answer to that question - and many others - can be found there. The...
There are other spectrums of light other than visible. There are X Rays, UV (ultraviolet), infrared, etc. What may not be visible to us in the...
It still a cool piece to have as an example of a fake.
Could the mm on the '34-D have been smashed?
Looks like a clogged die (struck through grease). Please explain what you mean by partial railroad rim and post a GOOD photo of the edge if...
amy01 has been reported.
Two entirely different things. The gash you cut into your nickel is below the surface of the coin, right? The metal on the OP's dime is raised.
Genuine Morgan Dollars are not plated. They are 90% silver. (The copper in the coin is the other 10% - 90% silver + 10% copper.) If the coin in...
Hallenbeck Coin Gallery in Colorado Springs. It might be worth the hour drive. Ken is a past President of ANA and Tom is currently Vice President...
I think we got off to a bad start with Flatinman.
The term is 'metal fatigue'. I know a thing or two about the strength of metals (I am a structural engineer) but I am not a metalurgist. I can...
Sorry, but what is your question? I agree with you on this - with research easier than ever many people don't do any research whatsoever before...
Sorry 'bout that. Apparently I didn't look past the ra in the name. No harm intended. Oh, and you are correct. Some people DO believe coins melt...
Don't drag ME into this mess. It was you who stated the 3-legged Buffalo Nickel was caused by a grease-filled die.
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