congrats oxjaw, and thanks for the fun contest, LD
I am hoping that the seemingly ever-increasing cost of silver proof sets keeps the mintages nice and low. That seems to be the key to predicting...
the original composition (1909) of the Lincoln Cent was: .950 copper .050 tin and zinc 1962-1982 composition: .950 copper .050 zinc
good luck, Manny. It couldn't happen to a nicer guy! :) Thanks for your service.
not the 1982 mix, the 1909 mix. A very different composition from 1982.
Doug, while agree that there are things that trouble me about this coin, I would say that if it was at one time soldered into a bezel and later...
You know I was sad to see this thread get so off course and was feeling badly that it had seemed to turn into a Doug-bashing party at times, but...
oddly to note virtually every denomination is available via a mint roll save the nickel and dime
Mint Sets no longer contain circulation strike coins! They stopped that practice in 2004. In 2005, a new matte finish was introduced and used...
Maybe think of it this way... If that is how the seller has treated the coins up to this point, then he probably treats all of his stuff in...
buy already slabbed examples. You'll spend less in the long run. If the sport of the hunt is what thrills you, then get a LOT of rolls, but be...
congrats cody! and thanks for the contest illini!!!
I'd say MS-66 FSB
jinx lol
These coins are post mint damaged. There's nothing there other than face value and/or sentimental value.
let's not forget that some people are just seeking immediate gratification
thanks for the contest!
I would have never seen most of these without this thread. Thanks Penny lady!
some people don't get it ... and probably never will I am not the one that's being intimidated, but others are. If you can't see the forest...
what is your other quarter? Is it another Standing Liberty?
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