Yeah, the whole series was struck on bad planchets. I would ask the opinion of a EAC member. Maybe TPG's give this series a break since so many...
S mint cents were made for circulation up through 1974 I believe. Past then, only Proof or collector coins bear the S mint mark. I agree,...
What is the sound of one hand clapping? Same with coins, two sides MUST be struck in order to strike a coin. Almost always a one sided coin...
Um, well we have been dealing with fake ancient coins for centuries before the first pilgrim shot a turkey, so I do not understand how "ancients...
In ancients, coins will sell for millions without a slab. I don't know why US collectors are so afraid of relying on their own knowledge and...
Yes, I have also won .99 auctions. Similar to your story, though, was a seller recently, (a couple of months ago), listing a series of Turkomen...
I went with C as well. I like and appreciate a nice nickel tone, so liked B and A better in that regard, the spot in front of his face on B would...
About three times a year.
OTOH Doug, there have been large hoards of these found recently. I know this from the fact there have been multiple group lots of 100 identical...
Pecunem is not snipable, but I understand your point Kasia for Ebay. Makes me want to go to Ebay and see what is ending in a few hours. :) I...
Last I remember I thought Valentine was the basic reference for the series. I never got into the SL half dimes, though.
Good gosh yes it does. Looks polished, actually, (basically a specific type of harsh cleaning).
Yeah. The longer you are in this hobby, the more regretted miss purchases stories you will have. In ancients, its not even about the money. The...
BU Type 1 Buffalo nickel, Oregon Trail half, WL half dollar, and SL quarter. I do not collect US anymore so fill in the grades that can be had...
Weird you should post this. A friend at my ancient coin club had a nearly identical coin for sale last night. I was going to buy it but forgot my...
Well I will argue until I am blue in the face that both halves of SS/Med comes out of the employee's paycheck. It is how I budget my Labor rates,...
Interesting die chip location. On a side note, isn't it sad how one maniacal SOB can ruin a perfectly good moustache? I bet Charlie Chaplin is...
I am one sir, but I would not be a huge fan of such a coin. Too soon. Let them issue it when the Vets are greyer and wounds have healed.
I picked Civil War and Alexander Graham Bell. The Civil War peace is just too big to ignore, but personally I am sick and dang tired of either...
Yes, I will not disagree. Fair enough points. Btw, small point. Most states DO tax clothing, but few tax food. So what, would 60% or so be fair?...
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