Many times, excessive damage or corrosion can appear to look like a genuine error. However, even if you were to have a doubled die (which you...
I got these sets at a coin club raffle around 1982. Not sure if there was an 81 but the 79 and 80 were like the ones you listed as type 1. I'll...
You received many answers from people who have studied and understand the minting process. Once you understand how coins are made, it will be...
Your coin did not leave the mint looking like that. There is nothing that I know of in the minting process that would produce what you see....
You are absolutely correct and I have no criticism of what you or other individuals collect. It just sounded like you were recommending others...
Why do you recommend keeping coins older than 20 years?
Like @V. Kurt Bellman said, It might not be worth much, but it's in great condition and has a mint error, so I would but it in a 2x2 and add it...
Some have specific centers set up to offer analytical services on a fee basis for businesses. You need to check if schools in your area do this....
Independent test labs and some universities will do non-destructive XRF or SEM/EDS compositional analysis. Most have equipment that is more...
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@Insider It's BOTH a 1916 FB and a 1916 no FB at the same time. It has something to do with an explanation of quantum mechanics, probabilities,...
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Open up your copy of the Redbook (A Guidebook of United States Coin). It's right there in the introductory paragraphs on Buffalo Nickels. If you...
Here is a pic of an engraved 1921-D Morgan. The "30" that you think you see isn't in the same location. In addition, do you realize that someone...
Great find but it would be a stretch if you found someone willing give you 50 cents +/-. Definitely a keeper IMO, even if doesn't help pay for...
to add to @Evan8 This was an entirely new process for the mint at the time, so it took them a couple of year to figure it out. You'll see a lot...
Take a look at your redbook again. It will give you the weights and compositions of US coins. Wait! Don't have a redbook? I strongly...
I think @TheFinn may have it. For all intent and purposes, your coin is shot. I'm surprised someone even got this far. Compare your to this [IMG]
I think that since you got this coin from your father, it definitely qualifies as a "cool coin". Even though it's been through some hard times...
I work in an industry where we keep track of EVERY customer reported mistake that leaves the facility. Granted, most of these are simple labeling...
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