@dougsmit The first one looks like he came down from that mountain where they filmed Deliverance.
You see, a cleaned coin is not a problem with me if they did a good job. Those are both very nice and anyone would be proud to have them.
In 1951 my aunt bought a new Pontiac the upper scale with the Indian Head that lit up (Silver Chief or something). The dealer gave her a souvenir....
I quit collecting these commemoratives about 2 years ago. They are putting too many out there.
I'm afraid not. Thanks for the compliment though. I have always graded coins by eye appeal. Some coins in my sets could grade very high,...
Awesome. Congratulations on 16K. The 1937 is well circulated. So, it might have been put in later. But, they both look like they were put in with...
What is the oldest metallic coin ever made?
If they are coins what would a person do with them?
I agree with both sides. The vast majority of my collection are circulated. Most of them found in circulation. But, if I were to look for a key or...
Amen, 72 years collecting without slabs.
I like those worthless coins because I found them and they are fun. I wouldn't pay a penny over face for any of them. But, I keep all I find....
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Were the coins real?
I like any of them and all of them. Thanks for the feedback.
@Bing Would you say they were the same. It is very difficult as worn as mine is. It took several days for me to decide.
I think this is the correct attribute. Comments and corrections are always welcome.[ATTACH] [ATTACH] Trajan. 98-117 AD. AE, Bronze Quadrans....
A man after my own mood.
They may have been used in advertisements where they glue a coin to a leaflet as an enticement.
There are lots of gimmicks on eBay. I've seen this one many times. There was one that had a silver 3 cent piece showing on one end. Wow, what if...
They are all "keepers" except the one with paint all over it - that one is damaged.
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