It's unusual to find proof coins in circulation. Cool find, but it really only has minimal value
I can't see anything on your YouTube video. It would be much easier for people on CT to help you if you were to provide shot a screen shot and...
Entry Post Interesting German notgeld notes [ATTACH]
A suggestion. It might be better to ask “Is this a …… on the date?” instead of an open question. By asking the former, people can provide...
Sorry @paddyman98 I guess your 30+ years of collecting error coins and numerous posts on Coin Talk helping new collectors learn and understand...
@John Johnson Take a look at this link on how dies are made, from Wexler's website. As you learn the die making process, you'll soon realize why...
This is the reference book by Breen and Gillio [IMG]
You do not have a 1964 SMS coin unless you bought it at an auction. All of the 1964 SMS coins are believed to have come from the estate of mint...
The marks on your coin did not occur at the mint. They're a results of hits and contact with other objects after it left the mint. You may want...
@Stanly Cohen I try to give every new member the benefit of a doubt unless proven otherwise. In this case, I want to make you aware that your...
This happens when the coin gets stuck between the inner and outer drum. It does NOT occur inside the drum with your clothes. [IMG]
It looks like it was plated after it left the mint. I believe the “line” you see running around the edge is from a wire that was used to hold the...
You could use xylene, but the process would be similar to acetone. As with any chemical, you need to be smart when handling it but there are a lot...
Somebody sandwiched a few cents together and squeezed them in a vice (like @Clawcoins said). This was done after it left the mint and is...
Better watch out Kurt. They're expanding out of Canada. The one in Duncannon is just up the road from you:eek: [ATTACH]
Is there a $5 spread in the buy price as well?
When I was younger, I used to search junque boxes regularly (I prefer the classier spelling ;)). I loved pulling out different stuff, taking it...
If you have a 1925-S graded MS67 by PCGS or NGC, then contact any major auction house like Heritage or Stacks/Bowers. You will have no trouble...
I also believe it's a lamination
Intersecting piece. This is not my area of expertise, but I think this could very well be a contemporary counterfeit. Do you have any friends...
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