Interesting, first time I have heard of such a thing!!
Yes, it appears to be. I don't see why someone would fake it. Best test would me XRF or sigma or whatever they call it. But, taking a shaving...
Check this article out: https://www.pcgs.com/news/gold-bullion-spotlight-austria-1915-ducats It appears that as of 2018, 53 million were struck...
These ducats are common restrikes
Funny enough... it WAS but I needed some cash and sold it at a decently low price :) I'd love to have it back... it was my type set coin :)
No, off center would mean that there are details missing. This is considered 'mis-aligned' which is common. The coloration is staining of one...
It happens!!! I've found a 1913 cent, a 1903 Indian head, and even a 1899 Indian head in circulation. They are out there!! You'll find yours...
Entry Post: I know I've shared it before, and it is my profile picture, but it is my nicest coin and is a beauty in every possible way....
Hi all. I am looking to swap silver dimes, preferably 1 for 1. I need mercury dimes, I have a number to send in trade as well as silver...
This is the 1917 D mercury, my first silver. As noted in the image it was found on my side lawn at home. My house was built in 1952 so I wonder...
flow lines is right. They really etch themselves into the die over time.
Wow!! I only have two silvers, both found in 2021. So far this year I've been out a few times but nothing spectacular. Just clad. I feel like...
Can't say I blame you.
Amazing!
I'd like to think that is is because of the moral implication of taking the more valuable silver coins for themselves at face, rather than...
Wow, that is a nice portrait. I've had a couple of Elagabalus coins but nothing this artistic.
Nice, anything silver is a good find. In 2019 or early 2020 my supervisor told me she found a big dump of 'old coins' in the Coinstar at the...
Very nice, @1stSgt22 Not proof, but rather the circulation strike, only sold through rolls and bags on the mint website. This one made it to...
I think the top loop of the 8/7 looks right, but just not clear enough to say for sure. :(
You two need some of these bad boys :) [IMG]
Separate names with a comma.
