Welcome to CoinTalk. The doubling looks like machine doubling and has no collector value. Machine doubling can be identified by the flat,...
A Proof coin with mirrored fields will absolutely NOT have luster. It has mirrored fields instead of luster. Luster is created by flow lines that...
This is a Hard Times Token. It is listed in my book Hard Times Tokens (2nd Edition by Rulau) on page 29 and is identified as Low #84 and a Rarity...
I am no expert but I would guess it is a British token.
Do these rules apply to individuals or only to dealers?
You can make money on anything if you can buy it below its actual value and sell it for full value. Coins are no exception. It becomes much...
Welcome to CoinTalk. What you have there is what is known as an "11 Cent Piece". (A dime plus a cent.) It is an interesting error for sure. I...
I don't collect silver dollars and I don't do VAMs. I'm sure there are several VAM collectors who can point you in the right direction.
Looks like a die clash to me. If it is a die clash there would be several examples in existance. Have you checked the list of VAMs for this?
Rotated dies are not that uncommon for coins of that era. A slight rotation would not generate a lot of interest but a rotation approaching 180...
You are absolutely correct. The seller may have exposed himself to an income tax obligation by using the Kruggerrands for his earnest money...
Good points, Conder.
For the Seated Liberty Dollar you may want to consider getting an example with a hole. A coin in nice condition but with a hole can be bought for...
Uhhhh, Bruce. I don't know how to tell you this but . . . If you look closely you will notice: The note in the image is not the note...
I agree. If you are interested in coins primarily as an investment you might have a difficult time turning a profit unless you have some inside...
I'm in.
Not sure what a "dispction" is but I suspect what the seller was describing as "star notes" was the new stars that were added to the obverse of...
Suppose the US goes back to 90% silver coinage. If you thought the 3 Cent Silver 'Trime' was small - 0.80 gram - you'll love the new microscopic...
If you're wondering if it could be an 1877 you should post a pic of the reverse.
But, but, but . . . you might get an MS-70. And you know what that's worth, don't you? (Bullion. Maybe more to those infatuated with the MS-70 label.)
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