Early paper albums like that had sulfur in them. It is not uncommon for them to have toned coins. It's too bad they turned black, but the album is...
The red book isn't great for pricing, but it will give you an idea of what the key dates are. It is a convenient thing to have at the table when...
You were correct in assuming that this was some sort of damage. There two options here: either this queen was buried in the ground for a very long...
I see what you are saying, Doug, and I see the subtle distinction. I guess this one (burnished vs whizzed) is not as important to me, as long as...
Is there a difference between a countermark and a counterstamp? To me the difference between a counterstamp and a chopmark is clear: a...
The S mintmarks on these are known to have degenerated into blobs. I am pretty sure you have a typical S-minted coin.
I will only accept certified and slabbed pogs.
Nice, your coin has Full Bannisters on the porch railing!
Great Britain made pennies in silver as well. But it has been a while. ;)
I have been on forums where the moderators did absolutely nothing, and people left in droves. I have been on forums where the moderators were...
The arc shaped pattern displayed in the fields on the OPs coin are distinctive and characteristic of whizzing. The coin was affected by a high...
No, not necessarily. The rare dates will still have value even if they have been mistreated. I suggest you take these to a local ANA affiliated...
I too am a mid-F. There isn't enough detail for VF.
Fairly common. If you keep going at it, you can actually make a ring this way. No.
I don't know the answer to your question, but those are nice looking coins.
Very cool piece. I was going to go to that show but wasn't able to make it. How was the show?
Usually, @C-B-D, the whizzing is only in the fields. The dark areas on the eagle are more likely artifacts from the wear and lighting of the...
I have been tracking the high-grade proof likes. They are just too expensive to buy. They have been trending down words for years, and I expect...
That is a classic case of whizzing. A while ago, I bought a whizzed coin for a reference piece. Close up examination of a whizzed coin is invaluable.
Yep, 64 is the right grade for this one. It is an attractive coin, and congrats on the purchase.
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