Based on those photos, I would not classify the toning on this coin as market acceptable toning. I don't know whether the toning is the result of...
For whatever reason, the 42-P is actually very difficult to locate with rainbow toning. Even my registry example is white. [IMG]
And remember that the war nickels and regular nickels were only both minted at the Philadelphia mint. The Denver mint only produced standard CuNi...
It also bears mentioning that every collector I have ever seen who tries to collect via change or roll hunting does it for the sole purpose of...
What is your point?
The coin in question has basically no numismatic value. Even if a price guide says it is worth $0.25, could you actually get someone to pay you a...
I remember that bad boy. Still the best photo I ever took with my phone. [IMG]
I agree that the toning looks questionable. IMO the toning is not very attractive, therefore I would not even worry about the authenticity of the...
I guess that would depend upon how long the collector has been looking for one of these. Leaved Variety Clashed Die Mercury Dime What grade...
This is the best one I can remember because it happened last week. I decided to sell some DVDs that I had laying around and listed a used DVD for...
I really think that you are using anecdotal evidence as your basis for your feelings on this subject but that doesn't make it true. I looked up...
Jefferson Nickels really have no value in the circulated grades unless they are one of the rare varieties. Some exceptions like the 1939-D and...
I would suggest getting the light sources closer to the edge of the coin in order to maximize the effect of your lighting. Based on the top...
I have no idea how many serious collectors there are but I would like to characterize these two groups as follows: 1) Serious Numismatist 2)...
In Washington State? C'mom man, I live in NJ. We have like 3 of the most dangerous cities in the country. And last time I checked, coin shows...
I really wanna know what city you guys all live in that you are worried about carrying $500 in cash? Perhaps I have spent too much of my life in...
[IMG] Mintage: 27,600 Population in PF66 CAMEO: 5/4
The color progressions are correct (yellow-magenta-cyan) but those specific colors look a little strange on a Morgan Dollar. The coin also bears...
The 1945-P TDR is a recognized Jefferson Nickel variety and the tripling is evident on the mintmark, MONTICELLO, CENTS, & AMERICA. I don't...
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