An RPM is a re-punched mint mark, but I don't think that's what this is. My guess would be damage that has caused the metal to slide over to the side.
Correct, they are not airtight. And even if they were the coins could still tone because of what was on the coins at the time they were packaged.
Well let's see. All of the coins pictured below have much lower mintages than just about any comparable US gold coin = greater rarity. World gold...
Easy - when it changes color it needs reactivated. To do that place it in the oven at 350 deg, for about 3 hrs. Good as new ;)
Not a broker, a coin dealer. But make sure it is a reputable dealer. And yes, for someone that doesn't have an established and trusted presence on...
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MS64 - on a good day might even have a shot at 65.
"This coin is rare !!"
Don't suppose you'd appreciate a coin with a picture of a guy in his longjohns now would ya ? :D [IMG] OK - how about a coin with an...
Yes, absolutely.
Please remember, these values are dependant upon who slabbed the coins, it has to be NGC, PCGS or ANACS and are only an estimate. 1879 S ms...
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If I understand you correctly, the one in the white holder is the 63. IMO the reason for this is the large hit in front of the chin. That's the...
I assume that's sort of typo since the Denver sets are supposed to be uncirculated - Denver doesn't issue Proofs. Yes, NGC will grade and...
Howdy MWR961 - Welcome to the Forum !! I suspect Speedy is correct, it's an ordinary clad quarter with the clad layer pushed down over the...
Funny how that happens aint it Mik ;)
Yes, please add the pictures. But it sounds to me like ordinary toning.
Can ya post a pic of the coin without the special effects superimposed on the coin.
Well it would depend on when they were slabbed then. ANACS was the first official grading service for the ANA - then it was PCGS and today it is...
There are reference books almost without number. You pick the coin - there's a book for it. For gold coinage it's Friedberg - Fr. For US patterns...
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