Agree. I'm not a fan of the approval system and the prices for common stuff is full retail+. I occasionally played the game with the...
Sorry, but it's not a mint error. It looks like someone put it in a vise or punch after it left the mint.
Easy problem to solve. Just buy more coins :D Seriously, as pointed out earlier, you can probably find smaller quantities at your local coin...
I think it looks good based on your pics. If you haven't done so already, look at the area missing the seal under good magnification and check...
Agree
I can never to a good job evaluating pictures, but the obverse of #2 might just be dull due to dirt or residue. If (and it's a big if) the coin...
Just an FYI. LIBERTY in the headband is a key area when grading Barber coins in Good through VF. It's a lot harder to be specific without...
How are they at giving grading opinions??? Think about throwing some raw meat to a pack of starving wolves :happy: Post some pics of a coin as...
Like @cladking said; worn/deteriorated dies, so it's not PMD from circulation. They really aren't worth anything more than face value. Are coins...
You're right @dchjr, it's PMD. Probably got hit with a fine grit grinding wheel
I think I remember seeing a fair number 1983 and 84 that are weak around the edges. Old memory, so I won't swear to it, but I don't believe it's...
I'm old school and use a stereoscopic microscope that I got 35 years ago. I'm sure someone on here can provide the answer
Generally you need a low serial number (00000099 or less), Solid (88888888) or ladders (12345678). There is some value in things like 7 of a kind...
I'm also leaning towards circulation damage, or maybe a die chip (longshot bet) but I can't tell from the pics. @Lunchbox John posted a really...
If you say so. Good luck, I'm outta here.
I'm trying to understand the meaning of your post Read post 1 and 9 again. His friend was selling them on ebay (apparently without success). The...
What if you soaked in acetone for a short period of time and don't let the acetone evaporate? If longer soaks are required, can you keep the jar...
It's not quite so simple. Some cleaning is bad and some cleaning is OK In very general terms, Removing toning by dipping in a chemical solution...
My sentiments as well. If you want to buy it because you like it, who am I to be critical whether it's a Dan Carr, National Collectors Mint,...
There are no hard and fast answers for your situation. As long as you have a good idea about the demand for these items and the ease/difficulty...
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