You have a minor filled die error. Grease or something got into the die and filled in the letter. The I is also partially weak. These are not...
Sorry, but someone was messing with the coins after they left the mint. The first dime is probably glue or someone messing with a vise (but these...
Yeah, you wouldn't expect grains to be that large. But what if the impurities had high immiscibility or a lower eutectic than the copper. It...
Maybe it could be due to impurities in the original planchet. If the smelting of the ore was incomplete and impurities were left in the copper it...
Real but in incredibly bad shape. I'm going to throw out a guess that it's Julia Mamaea.
Please don't feed the troll
Soak. Use straight acetone, not nail polish remover. That stuff has fragrances and other junk that can't be good for coins. Keep it covered...
Rare-Tim: Please leave
No easy way. You need to look at a lot of coins and ask questions. Over time, you'll pick it up. Same goes for grading. Sorry, but I don't...
Machine doubling. Notice how the "doubled" letters are flat. True doubled dies have rounded letters or devices
USSR 50 Kopek. Currently, I don't have access to my books so someone else will have to chime in on the value. My guess is that it's only a buck...
I believe it's fake. Surfaces are too porous. I'm not experienced in these but took the time to try to ID the variety. Looks like Maris 51-g,...
I just write "Cancel Approval Service" on the coin list when I send them back.
Books baby. Can't go wrong picking up some knowledge. Other idea is supplies like non-pvc flips or a good magnifying lens if you don't have...
I don't think they are scanning new publications. Most of the updates in E-Sylum seem to show old club publications, auction catalogs, and price...
Nice to here from you RZ. I used to come to the meetings with Bill H. but moved in 2009. I still send my dues every year (thanks for the reminder)
The American Numismatic Association offers members the use of their library. Just pay postage and insurance. It might not make sense for Kagin's...
Nice looking coin
I agree with the other comments. Littleton sells accurately graded coins but at top, top dollar. I've sent for a few of these offers, to update...
What Paddy54 said. At first glance, it looks like one of those errors and not PMD
Separate names with a comma.
