Did you happen to notice the difference between a mostly copper alloy and a copper-silver alloy at 21kt is 20%... I'm out
The one to search for is the no S from the proof set. Not an ordinary circulation coin.
Using Wikipedia as an "expert" reference calls the entire story into question.
2011 2006 then... ??? 1982 1967 Nobody is that patient except a Cubs fan
21 karat is 0.875 fine not 0.900 0.900 fine is 21.6 karat 0.900 fine gold is alloyed with 0.100 copper for US gold coins, not a copper-silver mix.
Because there are two states that "they" don't like?
The diamond pattern is characteristic of a coin that was crushed in a bench vice. PMD = Post Minting Damage Worth $0.25
Go to the bank and visit the ATM. Withdraw $200. Return home. Flush $180 down the toilet. Same result...
I would love to see - as a thought experiment if nothing else - the nanosecond by nanosecond event of the die striking the planchet. From the...
Just ignore the id10t... makes the thread more sensible..
At some point ya gotta trust your eye - that is why you look at all those coins for years, so you know! Nice
Grease filled die http://www.error-ref.com/struck-through-smooth-viscous-material-grease-oil/
You sir have the poster child for post mint damage
No, you are NOT getting different answers. Everybody has replied that it is a damaged, PMD coin. Period
No PMD ... post minting damage
Buffalo Nickels And, if you are going to be a pedantic ******, the big shaggy things are Bison. I've seen Cape Buffalo - there's a reason nobody...
BTW these are Jefferson nickels. Liberty (also called V) nickels were minted up to 1912 (before the Buffalo's).
I'll take "beat to heck circulated coin" for 5 cents Alex
Price and availability? Most of the designs haven't been reviewed, so the coins will be out towards the end of the year... if they waited they...
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