I'd almost bet those 2 coins came from the same source.
By law, they have to base the price they bought the metal at - not its current price.
It's not just "these days". Early commems continually suffer and have for decades.
Yes, it is a ceremony that goes back centuries. You can read about it - HERE
Thanks for the kind words Conrad but I must say, you did all the work. All I did was provide a little guidance along the way ;)
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Not quite, you always need to use 2 coins for this test. 1 has to be a coin you know is clad, then place the coin in question beside coin 1 -...
Mine are here - ALBUMS You can find the albums of any member by going to their Profile and clicking on the Statistics tab.
Try to find a Jeff with full windows, then you'll have a well struck coin ;)
In 2000, and I believe 2001, the mint experimented with a new washing process for Proofs, it was not very successful. Many of those who bought the...
The thing that bothers me about the stain area is that it looks like some liquid got on the coin after it had or was toned and that the colors...
Take a look at my albums, you'll see.
According to the book I have on them value for that one would be about $35 - $40.
Fingerprints don't stop TPGs from slabbing a coin. Damage and environmental damage does.
You trying to be tricky with this one ? Between what looks like a stain on the right half of the obv and the scratch across the lip/cheek - I'd be...
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Then you should consider all the sets from the '60s - '70s - '80s & '90s - you can still get many of them for less than $10, certainly under $15....
Take your pick of older world coinage. Greater rarity, more history, more beauty and all at a fraction of the cost of US coinage.
Ahhh, but only 1932 was a commem, the others were not.
Didn't mean to imply it was worthy of celebration - just the importance. That was your question.
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