You only think they aren't toned. Toning has an infinite number of degrees. If you placed one of those coins to one that was freshly minted -...
Since supply and demand is what determines the value of any given coin in any given grade the obvious answer is that the coins just are not...
Easy, use your ability to reason. If a coin has been dipped properly, you can't tell except by using reasoning. All coins tone - period. So if...
Easiest way I know to get the answer is to look at one of the originals. Like this one - HERE - it has 19.
Hmmmm - guess nobody noticed that there is one. Well, it's not a sticky, but it's been at the top for as long as I can remember. Look at the 2nd...
I would just put it up on ebay and let it go at that. But I would not expect anywhere near the realized prices you list. The coin you picture has...
There were actually 6 coins issued with the Olympic theme, they are all copper/nickel. Value is listed in Krause as $4.50 each. The Turks &...
Those holders are known as tab holders. They were commonly used when commemorative coins were issued. Coin dealers and collectors alike also often...
Yes, the mint polishes the dies. But what he is telling you is that a depression on the die results in a raised spot on the coin. A raised spot on...
The topic has been thoroughly discussed more times than I can count. The short answer is no - if a coin is dipped properly then even an expert...
Here's a few of mine -
Yeah, and it happens every day.
Well, that makes two of us - that admit it anyway :D
Must admit I was amazed, but I got an Adams dollar in change at the grocery store today. And no I didn't ask for it.
That's what I was getting at. In these pics - but I will defer to your judgement.
Zinc deteriorates rather quickly, so if the coins look bright and shiny that's your first clue. Sometimes the surface will a bit rough, sometimes...
Mark - take another look, in particular the fields. Looks like raised areas and depressions to me. It may well be OK, but I would be suspect based...
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