Right off I have no idea other than this - your scale may be off. Normal weight is 3.11gm. Even the zinc coated steel cents of the '40's only...
In reality there isn't any difference. Anyone can be trained to do anything. There have been those who graduated from med school when they were...
OK, and what do you do if the coin does have a weak strike but that date and mint is not known for having a weak strike ? Do you downgrade the...
I would just go ahead and do it.
Quite true, however it is a shame that he neglected to mention that it can and will harm the copper component of the alloy and thus it could pit...
And even then it is only an indicator of conditional rarity.
Does it annoy you that you can't do your own heart surgery ? Does it annoy you that you can't do your own dental work ? Does it annoy you that you...
I do not think that is a genuine coin.
But they are supposed to be biased based on date and mint.
I would say it is an impaired Proof. Look right in the top of the hair - scratches or something.
If you find one jeankay you might just want to hold on to it - they sell for about $250 - $300 raw.
There are more dealers than you can count who do not ever use the Grey Sheet. They price their coins at whatever they want and they have managed...
Of course it's not real. It's one of dozens of spoof images created about this coin. That being said, there have been reports by knowledgeable...
They talk about 2 different possible explanations with the second one being disregarded. The first explanation is the recognized cause of brass...
Value is minimal. Doubling and double strikes were quite common back then.
Things can be done. All it takes is effort. Of course the last time I started talking like this I talked myself right into something I wish hadn't...
Sorry to hear this Bone, prayers & best wishes.
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Not exactly, they will pay about 10% - 15% less than the spot price, depending on the dealer.
It's no scam. Did you read the letter from the mint ? Letter As the letter says, this is really a rather common occurence.
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