That's a typical Chinese fake, the obverse bust is just all wrong.
Nice! That's one I've always wanted!
Yep, I'm not into technology but I'm impressed with some of these new detectors. I have a site on the property adjoining me that I've hit for...
California fractional gold coin, and a nice one! Here's some info. 1868 ROUND LIBERTY BG-806 G25C MS | Coin Explorer | NGC
The variety johnmilton posted has long been accepted as a Confederate produced coin as he explains. Since then, the large number of 1861 O half...
I saw that, congrats! I admire your dedication and patience. They asked me a few months ago, but I had to respectfully decline. I know the...
I have one in similar condition, might even have been a ground find.
It's a ways, far northeast corner of pa, but I do go to Gettysburg fairly frequently so definitely doable.
From what I have read, Buchanan's personality matched his presidential leadership skills, he had none! Jackson was no big fan, he appointed him...
I'm in Pennsylvania and Wheatland is on my to do list!
I've got a couple of that type I found metal detecting, a Lincoln and a Wilson I believe, and a James Buchanan that I bought. I've heard a few...
Nice one for sure!
That's a beauty! Those were turbulent times for sure.
Actually it's not a replica of one of the patterns, it's a replica of one of the regular issue pieces, specifically a 1785 3-B. I've been working...
It's not a rule, nothing wrong with posting here, even though your coin didn't pan out to be what you thought, hang around and learn about the hobby!
The Nova Constellatio coppers were very lightweight, and by the late 1780's weren't always accepted or if they were at a big discount. The...
The Connecticut coinage is a complex but interesting series that also ties in with the Fugio cents. The history of the coins and the coiners...
Be careful with trusting coinsnap, it can be terribly inaccurate at times!
I collect these by die variety, any further questions ask away!
It's a 1788 12.2-C Connecticut copper. It's overstruck on a Nova Constellatio, many of this variety are. It's a rarity 5 variety which...
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