This is not meant to be a smart answer, but you’re basically betting on your own skill and knowledge of early copper. The amount of that bet...
I also subscribed to CW and NN for years. Like Chris, I preferred CW over NN, but there wasn't that much of a difference. I would like to put a...
Great that you got it listed. IMO, the cost to have it graded will be a lot more than any value you gain from. However, as long as you're aware...
Look very closely around the edges of the dent. There is a good chance you will see raised metal around some of the edges which indicates that...
Please consider that primary reasons the “experts” find things of value is that they know the minting process, and have spent years looking at...
It was plated after it left the mint, possibly as a science experiment....
Reverse of a dime? Please explain I see a cent that has suffered environmental damage and discoloration, particularly on the reverse
It could also be a small strike through error. Tough to tell between that and PMD
The 74-D is most likely due to die polishing. The mint employees may have been trying to polish out a clash. Dies are basined (slightly cup...
The P mm looks like it took a hit in circulation. It does not look like a P/P
I am concerned about the authenticity. There are a lot of small pits in the field. Casting bubbles? Fake Trade dollars have been around for...
Nothing special. Do a search on Ebay and see all of the "interesting" serial numbers listed, and then look to see how many sell. It would need...
Based on what @lordmarcovan posted, it might be KM-575 (Hall mint) From Krause World Coins 1601-1700 3rd edition
To repeat what others have said, you have a plating blisters. This is a pic from PCGS Coinfacts. Compare your coin to this and you can easily...
The scratches are from a coin rolling machine. No doubled die. It's a spender
It's hard to see the greenish tint, but I will take your word that it has some PVC plasticizer residue. The easiest thing to do is dip/soak the...
As others have said, it's was minted from a very, very worn die. That is a pretty bad example. Although it really doesn't have any premium, if I...
I think it's a regular 1943. Here is a pic from PCGS Coinfacts to compare [IMG]
Listed as T-69 in Confederate States Paper Money - George Cuhaj ed. I agree with @l.cutler that it would retail in the $15-20 range in that...
An ASE is 31.103 gms with 31.101 gms silver (1 troy ounce). I would expect that the tolerance for a bullion coin would not allow anything short...
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