The 1945 Lincoln Cent looks like it either spent some time in a clothes dryer getting tumbled around or it was spooned. I can't see enough detail...
That's new and different. I like it.
Commercial clothes dryer 2003-2010.
The coin looks genuine to me. I would have no problem buying it for a reasonable price.
We really need a photo to tell you anything at all. That particular coin is highly counterfeited. The most common method is to alter the last...
That's a nice coin at a good price. Congrats.
? Looks like a genuine cud to me.
Those halves are still clad coins (with outter layers sandwiched around a core). They are 40% silver but even though the core is not 100% copper...
1965-1970 Kennedy Halves are 40% silver. Instead of a 100% copper core (like cupro-nickel clad coins) these halves have a core that is silver and...
Proof Sets contain Proof coins that are specially made for collectors. Proof coins are struck twice (or more) under higher pressure than regular...
Currently it is illegal to melt US Cents and Nickels. You can save them and wait for the day the ban is lifted.
Ya learn something every day (if you are paying attention). :p
Hmmmm. Not sure what happened. I didn't see a photo. Maybe it just loaded slow. As far as grade, I agree it is Fine.
I concur.
That is an EXCELLENT find. A super cud! Notice how the reverse directly opposite the cud (12 o'clock on reverse) is very weakly struck. That is...
A photo would help.
Be aware there are MANY contemporary counterfeit CBHs. Most are obvious but some are deceptive. Contemporary counterfeit CBHs are collectible. (I...
Nice find. Wish I had found one.
Simple questions with not-so-simple answers. No, there is no single thing to look for to know 100% for sure the coin is genuine. Authentication...
PMD = Post-Mint Damage In other words, the coins were damaged after they left the Mint.
Separate names with a comma.
