It looks like the coin was bent at one time, then straightened. The crack is probably due to metal fatigue, work hardening, or something like...
There are books and research on counter stamped coins. If a counterstamp can be linked to a specific merchant or event, then it adds to the...
IMO, When it comes time to upgrade a coin or sell your collection, you'll usually have a much easier time with "problem free" coins.
You are correct when you stated that the US Mint made coins for other countries. You are also correct that some of these were made from planchets...
I'm leaning toward a plain 5 but I can't tell for certain. You need a better close up of the date
@barefoot1. The gold ring in your pic is made from a Bullion coin. The obverse is basically the same as a St. Gaudens. Why not use that instead?
@ldhair, If your ever in Central NY and heading out to the bar for a drink, hit me up, I'll buy
Interesting filled die. If I found it, I would keep it and put it in a 2x2, but it has minimal value.
Great find and nice condition. However, don't think it has much of a premium over face value
Initially, I didn't pick up the inverted date when I first saw the @ldhair post. Every once in a while, when you think you know a lot, it's good...
Great catch @Eduard. Very nice looking coin, Larry. Would love to have it in my collection.
Nickel and Chrome are magnetic. If a coin is plated with one of these, it will be attracted to a magnet. This is actually a good way to confirm...
Scale needs calibrated. Have it weighed at your local coin shop or a jewelry store. The low weight may not be real.
You can easily check your balance by weighing a couple coins to see if they are close. Since you are interested in determining if your scale is...
But if it was lighter and thinner, I would expect the strike to be weaker
Just based on the appearance, it looks like it could be 40% silver, but the low weight is a huge red flag. Check your scale with other halves to...
FWIW: it looks like an altered date to me as well. Look for tooling marks and metal movement under higher mag. If you see scratches and marks...
It was plated. The experiment was done in numerous Chemistry Classes over the years. As a bonus, Kids got to take their "experiment" home with...
I've been trying to figure it out since the early 70's. One thing is certain, however. Whenever you think you know everything and start getting...
Another happy customer. I've also been buying from Frank since the late 80's and have nothing but good things to say. I've done the auctions,...
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