PMD. Something gouged the coin and pushed up the metal. When you see unusual raised metal around a recess or line, you can nearly guarantee...
On posts like this, I generally recommend that users don't save "interesting" serial numbers, but being that this one is in nice condition and...
It's FOWLER. You can just make out the serifs in the top 2 curls. The R would have ended up the field which is a lot lower than the portrait, so...
My older copy of Rulau's Standard Catalog of US Tokens 1700-1900. Lists a B.L. Fowler counterstamp on a 1794 dollar!! It was from an 1859...
It's a scratch/gouge. Notice that the metal around the scratch has been "Pushed Up". This is most noticeable above the T and in the fold just...
Recessed areas of the die show up as raised areas on the coin. So if grease or debris fill parts of the die, those areas will be missing from the...
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I have a 5 and 10 cent (same as yours) that I purchased from Bowers and Merena about 25 years ago for $10 each. Also wondering about the value....
First, I'm not sure what it is but I'm leaning towards some type of lamination error. The reason is for that is the way the piece chipped off the...
Great job. I can't imagine how difficult it must be, but keep it up. I'm pulling for you
There is a yahoo chat group on contemporary counterfeits that still seems to be somewhat active. I had an interest in this topic, but don't...
Didn't quite go the mint route, but I was able to get new, unc. rolls from my credit union. Saved 2 of each Philly mint, and traded with another...
Darn it Jacob, don't get sucked into campgates. They're the opiates of dark side. I've seen people fall into that trap. The next thing you know,...
Very smart move
Stay away from ancients. Once you fall down that rabbit hole, there is no turning back (I've hanging by a couple fingers for the last few years,...
I agree with What Chris said. It could be a die chip, but since the coin has a lot of wear and damage from circulation, my guess is that it's...
Can't help with the variety question, but here is a great link I found for Foreign Coins minted by the US mint. Of Particular note, there is...
If I can ID them in RIC, then I consider them good, so I see a loot of good ones there. :happy: I'm an "occasional" ancients collector (who...
There were also some intermediate sized CuNi 2 1/2 centisimos in 1940, and the early 70's
I think your right on that one. Krause lists prices for circulated pieces, but there are also a lot of lines for mint and proof specimens. Does...
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