I don't think there is anything wrong with putting some away if you get them at face value, just don't plan on them being part of your retirement...
After looking at the better image in Post #4 and Rick's link to Variety Vista, I don't think it is a 1943/2. Interesting Lamination, however.
@paddyman98 I skimmed the report earlier and posted a snip it from one table and nyatii posted another table. My post shows part of a table that...
In case anyone misses the Title, it says WITHDRAWN from Circulation
I can see why you would think that, but the pressure during striking causes a lot of metal flow and would have obliterated most of the marks on...
Lamination error, not doubled die. Nice find.
In very simplistic terms, You need to consider: 1) eye appeal - Which one do you like the most 2) Cost 3) Liquidity - How easy is it to resell and...
I would call of these Mint State. They are in the same condition as they left the mint and show no evidence of wear through circulation. Isn't...
It looks like machine doubling on a coin struck from worn dies. If it was a clash, you wouldn't see JERSEY Under AMERICA. Flip your coin and...
Agree. Some sort of grit blasting
Most collectors with some experience will be able to easily tell that the surface of the coin is different from one straight from the mint or a...
Uncirculated 1982-83 Quarters have the potential to be worth money. The US didn't issue mint sets and not many were saved at the time. Look for...
I'm sure this was said in the previous post, but it looks like the coin was plated outside the mint. It's a simple High School Chem Lab...
I saved 2 rolls of each P&D state quarter when they were issued and put them in tubes. Did this for environmental protection as well has keeping...
Here is a Freisacher from 1200-1235 that has some stylistic similarities (pic from Central Utah Coins on V Coins). [IMG]
A lot of CT members look at most of the forums. Might have better in US Coins or Coin Chat, but I suspect that most members who can help will see...
Looks like 1830's. Maybe 1832 or 33?. Really hard to tell from the pics and I wouldn't be surprised if I'm completely wrong and it's in the...
I also have a rolls of Unc. 1974 and 1977 cents that I got from the bank when I was a kid. They sit next to my rolls 1999 P&D State quarters....
No clue. I have an interest in medieval (interest = high, knowledge = not so high) so I hope somebody can give input on #3. I think the texture...
These were selling for high premiums, so lots of people are putting them away. I'm still waiting for my rolls of Bicentennial Quarters and Unc...
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