Sorry. Just damaged.
I used to be but when I started to take off my shirt they threw me out.
Really rare coin. S-1b. Only a few at this grade level. The image makes me think AU-58 but I'll bet it's a 62 or 63. Great coin.
It looks like a fake to me.
In 1943 they sold or gave away the scrap. It's my understanding that some was used to strap together wood structures. Years ago there was a guy...
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On the 1859, take a closer look at the fields on both sides of liberty. Note the color and the look compared to the rest of the coin. It was...
The grade is limited. It might not grade at all. Once a coin gets this dark, many see it as damage.
Great looking set.
No added value. It would need much more color that's attractive for someone to pay more for the coin.
Soak it in water for a day. Pat dry. Don't rub the coin with anything. Next soak it in acetone for several hours. Don't use a plastic fork. The...
You might start a type set. Start with modern stuff and work back in time. As you get to the older coins you can adjust the grade you buy to fit...
Green has a habit of doing that.
You can't really go by the diamonds all the time. They are not always sharply struck. I look more at the end of the feathers except on the early...
65 FBL
VF on both.
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