Congratulations! That is a great honor. I hope this will spur you to continue your numismatic education and I hope to see more great articles from...
Not for long. Why are Some Coins Worth More Than Others?
Making The Grade: A Grading Guide to the Top 50 Most Widely Collected US Coins has colorized photos that show you where to look for the first...
That changes everything.
No, I didn't miss it. You probably missed it with the micro-font I used. Sorry 'bout that. I bumped up the font size to something even I can see.
Only 2 hours remaining and I am shocked no one has pounced on this screaming deal. Allow me to dissect this auction: 1955 Double Die Error...
I agree. Looks like a cast fake. Notice the very grainy surfaces which are indicative of a cast.
Thank you! My thoughts exactly.
It is a novelty. Worth 1 cent - maybe slightly more to someone who collects them. The coins were stamped (not engraved) with Kennedy's image and...
Obviously a photo would help. Odds are (almost 100%) it is a novelty piece with the second image stamped into the coin after it left the Mint. Any...
To be able to take good photos of coins you must have two things: 1) The proper equipment. 2) The skills needed to use that equipment. A...
Could be a cracked planchet. Post good photos if you can.
Strike doubling and double strike are two different animals. Strike doubling occurs when the hammer die "chatters" immediately after striking the...
Can you explain the difference between "strike doubling" and "mechanical doubling"? "Mechanical doubling" (aka "machine doubling") is just...
For this date there is not much difference in price between grades until you get to AU and MS. Grey Sheet is $1.60 in F, $2.35 in VF and $6 in XF.
If your coin is a Proof it will be a Matte Proof with very sharp details but a sandblasted finish.
Got a photo of the reverse?
I think you did just fine. The coin is damaged and would never grade but it will at least fill a hole for a fraction of what an undamaged example...
Raven, Can you take the coin out of the 2X2 and retake the photos? The glare off the plastic makes it impossible to see the coin.
A cud occurs when a piece of the die breaks off and will produce a blob on the coin, not just missing details. Also (and this is a detail that...
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