1948-S @Lehigh96 and @robec have posted some amazing 1948's. I'm still posting mine anyway! Personally, I like toning. A lot. However, the...
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[ATTACH] Anyone wanna give me $50K for this one?
So, at 75% copper and 25% nickel we’re well out of the range of any magnetic effects. (I appreciate the precision of your answer.) Edit: Now it...
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I seem to recall that nickel is slightly magnetic. I don't have a magnet nearby, but if this is, in fact, true, then bring a magnet near a coin of...
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1947 Here again are two contrasting coins for this year. I think I like the first better, except for the huge tear in the planchet that marks the...
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1946-S These two examples highlight the differences in worn dies. The second example has a granular appearance at Jefferson's throat and the...
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The 1943 Lincolns that were struck on copper planchets are among the most famous and valuable mint errors. Are there any 1946 nickels struck on...
Wow!
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I like how all the dates after 1953 are written in by hand. All those coins should have been saved as new straight from circulation.
Here’s an example using older cents. The mirror finish of the proof is obvious compared to the business strike. If you look closely at the...
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Earlier I posted some photos of the nickels in their slots in the album. I did not show the War Nickel group - they were all popped out waiting to...
1945-P [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Edit: Here is a closeup of that planchet crack on Jefferson's collar. I would think it was a scratch except for the...
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