Just my opinion here but if the coin had been tossed into a machine and the damage done by that machine the marks would be random. Those marks are...
Why not have a cup with nothing but quarters? That seems easier than having to paint them (both sides, I assume).
That's a nice coin and a strong strike.
A gold-plated coin is not an error coin just like a spray-painted coin is not an error coin. Does anyone collect gold-plated coins? I suppose...
I wish I could do that, too. I didn't carve that nickel. I bought it.
Machine doubling is often mistaken for die doubling. A good explanation between the two (with photos) is in the back of the Cherrypicker's Guide.
Why would someone carve up a '64 nickel like that? Probably because he didn't have the talent to carve it like this:
No, the Red Book is not a good guide for prices. It is very good for mintage figures and relative values. You're doing things the right way -...
That is IF they were indeed doubleD dies and not machine doubling.
That's good info, Jack. Many buyers either are not aware of the costs of doing business or they choose to ignore them. Can you give us an idea of...
To add to what Jack had to say . . . The tops of letters and numerals should be flat on Proof coins and rounded on Business Strikes. Your...
Merlin, Yours is a very good question but it can be very, very difficult to answer. There are countless ways to clean coins and, therefore,...
That's a super nice coin, 900. I love the "No Stars". Such a nice, clean, uncluttered design.
I have toured the Denver Mint. The security that everyone - tourists and employees alike - must pass through to get out of the Mint puts TSA...
Please do. I think Half Dimes are a very interesting series. I don't catch your drift. When you post the other Half Dimes perhaps you can...
Stella, I see you live in Colorado. (I do too.) Right here in Colorado Springs this summer you can get an EXCELLENT education on what you need...
Happy anniversary, Jack. 94 sales in a year? Ya gotta start somewhere. I'm sure you will increase that number next year. I know you well enough...
1st year in the " coin biz" I found this post on "1st year in the " coin biz"" interesting and have nominated it accordingly...
We are becoming a paperless society and look at you!! 100% paper!! Are you a nonconformist or something? Seriously, congrats. Now you can focus...
By the way, am I the only one to notice this coin came from the San Francisco Mint?
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