Nice find, but, in the UK you have to turn them over to the Coroner. They will determine the value that you get. I don't think you can keep any of...
I guess I am a collector/hoarder myself. I have been collecting coins for over 70 years. And, I think that I kept every coin that could even...
If they don't get discouraged trying to collect one each of 30+ each year. IF we ever have to go back to sailing ships they will use the mint...
The more I look at it the more I think you were right with the 50 S.
That's what makes this team great. Someone is usually able to shed more light for us.
Do you realize that the last Wheat Cent with an S mint mark was 1955?
I wouldn't call either one of these FB.
How about a photo of the obverse?
That coin might have been minted 6 months ago. The US Mint makes most coins several months ahead of official release.
My oldest forgery below from AD 197 - 200. An attempt to silver plate. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Yes, unless you are writing a book or teaching a class, the coin community uses handles that everyone recognizes. In my 70 years of collecting...
Here are some pictures of glue where coins were sent in the mail by advertisers. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Awesome. I still haven't found one.
I collected coins and stamps since 1948. I have virtually everyone of each US since 1900 and most of the earlier stamps. I quit getting new stamps...
I have never gotten interested in visiting coin shops or shows. So much of my collection was found in change that I never needed or wanted a...
You spend some time playing with quick silver too as a child? It is a wonder that we are all still alive given what society is warning us about now.
No, it is damage from a nipper of some kind
You have been a member since March of 2018, almost 2 years. But, you show as being a new member. And, you still don't know where the mint mark is...
Yes. Understanding manufacturing processes is very important. There are so many process variables. I think every coin that comes out in the...
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