There are a number of basic abbreviations used in numismstics. A great way learn and build your knowledge is to look up the terms you don't know....
Here is what PCGS has to say. Note the parts highlighted. "Furthermore, it is believed these SMS coins came into existence somehow through the...
1960 and 1960D Large over small date cents. However, if you're looking for different years, I believe it's the 1943/2 Nickel. Right before that...
If you have to ask, “Can I clean my coins?”, then the answer is no, you shouldn’t. Cleaning/restoring a coin “correctly” requires a lot of...
IMO, it looks like a chemical stain. I would not expect to see a color gradient since the clad outer layer and copper core are discreet layers....
Wow! The mint inadvertently stamped a 4 on a 1973-D die. What a great error. Edit to add: Sorry, Not a slam on Lorenzo or his coin. With all...
We understand. You need your coffee first;)
That was a once in a lifetime find. I got a pack of CU consecutively numbered notes that just happened to be numbered from 23456750 to 23456800....
They look indented in the pics. That would indicate a hit or gouge, not a die break. It also looks like there is some metal displacement that...
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I'm not an expert, but it might be a contemporary counterfeit. It may have had a gold wash or gold-like coating at one time. That may be gone due...
Check pricing on MA-Shops. Lots of German coins for sale. Granted, it’s asking price, but there may be multiple examples from different sellers...
I remember the days before the internet was prominent. Mail in a couple low ball bids and Bowers and Merena, Stacks, and others would keep...
I’m slightly biased towards the coin, but I think I’ll wait a few months after issue and buy them on the secondary market. One for me and one for...
There is very little interest within the currency collecting community for “666” notes. There are probably a small number of people who collect...
If you think that answer is ridiculous, make some yourself and take a roll of them to the coin shop. Don't forget to tell them that you got them...
Pete's micrometer looks older than @GDJMSP Doug. :hilarious:
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@JCro57 Very nice examples of partially plated cents. Adding the damaged and plated pieces for comparison makes this a good educational thread.
Too bad it has acid damage. Now it's only worth a buck or 2 :banghead:
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