As others have said, can't tell from the pics, but here are some thoughts. Check the reverse opposite the indent. If you see that the design is...
It got squeezed in a pretty strong press along with a nickel, after it left the mint. Called PMD (post mint damage). No added value and in this...
Alphirt or Al Hirt? [IMG]
[IMG] [ATTACH] The term Islamic Coins appears to be acceptable
GE stopped making washing machines last year :smuggrin: https://www.nytimes.com/2016/01/16/business/dealbook/haier-ge-appliances.html?_r=0 I...
That's one lousy looking coin;). Nice find
The weak area around the "S" is strike related. If you look on the obverse immediately opposite this area, you'll see Lincoln's shoulder. That...
It's a plating blister/bubble. You'll see lots of these on early Copper plated Lincolns. Interesting the way they are long and approx parallel. I...
No idea if this is correct, but here is a possible explanation on why the coin has the black level of dark toning for over 50 years. Toning is...
As Idhair said, we can only speculate as to the old tarnish stain. I don't think it could be an alloy problem because the ingots are rolled out,...
Squeezed in a vice against another cent. The key is that the design is incuse (pressed in) and the letters are a mirror image. Glue residue and...
Nice try, but the dot is pretty obvious. If you have to strain to see it, then you don't have it. Also notice the location compared to the spot...
The different texture along the rim looks it was abraded after it left the mint and this seems to me a pretty good explanation.
The 5 Korona looks like it may have PVC residue on the surfaces (light bluish-green). This is acidic and will eventually etch and damage the...
That's it. These are commonly referred to as Conder Tokens. The DH number in the link refers to the Dalton and Hamer reference
Good thought but I don't think it's double struck in the collar because the underlying rev strike is off center and the obv does not appear to be...
China = Y-201 0.800 fine worth silver content (0.1415 ASW). El Salvador = KM123. 0.835 fine. Actual silver weight = 0.1678 oz. My 2006 Krause...
Your instincts are correct. There will be no bargains. You will be much better off buying the coins through your local dealer, coin show,...
A pair of Dens to go with the Ants
What he says.
Separate names with a comma.
