I don't know about it being a restrike, but it sure looks like a modern copy. Compare to these - HERE
CW - When you want to know something look here first - Numismatic Resources - you can find the answer to just about any question there. Like...
In a nutshell, most experts will say that the only time a coin should be cleaned is to prevent further damage. Example, if the coin has PVC...
These two nickels had absolutely nothing to do with the annual mint sets. They were entirely different, issued as part of a special commemorative...
No Ruben, in '94 & '97 they issued commem sets, each had a nickel, a dollar and $2 bill.
Look at post 21 - that's a set. They had one in '94 and another in '97.
No that's what they sell for now. The sets, not just the nickel.
I was going by memory, thought they were both around 30k.
The 3rd pic appears to be the best. Get a mini-tripod Ruben, they only cost about $20. Getting clear pics by hand is all but impossible.
Proofs are a different animal. They might only strike 5,000 - 6,000 coins with a Proof die, sometimes less sometimes more. It depends on how the...
For one thing soap leaves a film on the coins that is all but impossible to rinse off. The washing process itself leaves behind small hairline...
PCGS would say - top left - F15 - $65 top right - VF20 - $90 center - VF35 - $150 bottom left - VF30 - $115 bottom right - XF45 - $150
Based on th epics I'd have to say there is no luster on that coin at all. Yes it has some shine. But toned copper always has some shine when...
For a circ coin like that, no wouldn't bother me a bit.
Best bet is to choose the approriate section and post separate threads for each. Pics need to be large enough and clear enough that we can judge...
Clean, soft cotton gloves - touch only the edge of the coin.
It changed in the 6th edition of the ANA standards. Only 1 other grade change, for Lincolns, in a single grade, in the entire book. It still...
Is that when your parents took the tape off you mouth ? :D
For the most part the numbers are fairly close for all years. The reason some years are more than others is simply a function of supply and...
Special care in handling them, yes. In striking them, doubtful. The reason these coins are nice is because they only minted 30,000. And that's...
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