This is the United States of America where citizens have rights that are spelled out in our Constitution. Our federal government would never seize...
The Mint has not used gold or silver in coins for general circulation since 1933 and 1970 respectively. Copper thieves are known to steal copper...
Welcome, Matthew. You will probably get better results if you posted your question in World and Ancient Coins. Plus, if you can take good,...
I would call it a grease-filled die. (Grease filled the 'I' on the die preventing the I from being struck. I agree with the others - a small premium.
My crystal ball is on the fritz so I cannot help you. :cool:
A die gouge would produce raised marks on the coin. The OP said the imperfection on his coin is a scratch.
Once you post (good, in-focus) photos you will probably get your answer. Please don't take photos of your coin at steep angles because that throws...
Welcome to CoinTalk, Wayne. F-12 Details Net VG-10 Allow me to be the first to answer the second portion of your question. Per the ANA...
What's a (post-2008) Proof Gold Eagle?
That's where Clark Kent changed into Superman. (I wonder where he is changing in the age of cell phones.)
Yeah. With Cracker Jack "there's a prize in every box". Here there's a surprise in every other thread.
I voted. Good luck (to both of us). Would it be possible to get a Branch Mint version of that coin?
You should have a copy of the Red Book. It will give you an idea of general values (although most listed values are high). Is the corresponding...
Many of the Early Commems did not sell out. Most were sent back to the Mint to be melted but a fair number were simply put into circulation....
A number of low-grade key dates will also slip past unnoticed into the melting pot.
Can you be a bit more specific with your questions, please? What is the reason for what? The discoloration? The corrosion? The pitting? The odd edge?
Aggie, What if you were selling a gold coin and when your Red Book was published gold spot was $1,050 but today gold spot is $1,250. Should you...
rounded, 0.999 silver is bullion grade silver. Silver coins and (most?) medals are 90% silver (0.900 silver).
I agree. It is circulated. I would say EF-40 tops. And the coin certainly appears to have been cleaned. Was it a pocket piece?
Cool. I have never seen a "tripod" that magnifies.
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