Speedy your thinking is correct to a point as it is quite rare to find coins that old in such high grades. But as OldDan says - it does happen....
It's a large date - the 7 is lower. And yes the '70-S small date is only found on Proof coins. The '60 large/small date can be found on both Proof...
With the '60 small/large date it's a little tougher - you almost need to see them side by side to tell the difference. There are subtle...
It's certainly possible - but there is little or no evidence to support the idea. I have seen about 3 Morgans that were graded as MS69 - all of...
cladking is quite right - there are no guarantees. But if you look at the sets from the 50's and current values - typically the mint sets sell for...
Spider - if you mean the area to the right of the 1 in 71 - is it raised ? If so then it is an error.
As I said before - there's no simple answer to your question. It's a matter of experience - knowing what you are looking at.
Howdy marligan - Welcome to the Forum !! Of those I can identify based on your description none of them have any value more than a few dollars....
Nothing - I've said at least twice now. But as I've also said - it doesn't remove any dirt, grime or anything else either. Unless it's just really...
The ANA has just released the 6th edition of their Official A.N.A. Grading Standards for United States Coins. It should be showing up in stores...
We're gonna have to agree to disagree on this one aj ;)
Personally I prefer the Bausch & Lomb 5x for grading and general use. But I do own a 10x for checking fine detail when needed. You can...
You're right of course - which is kind of what OldDan was saying with his earlier comment about it being relative. But please understand, there...
Not as a general rule - but I do have a copy of the Nov. 1915 The Numismatist. That's about as close as I can get ;)
Best bet is probably to go check the realized prices on ebay - Click Here
About $120 - $140.
Really ? - you gotta get out more :D Here ya go, I went and looked up a few examples for ya ;) Link 1 Link 2 Link 3 Link 4...
The most recent one sold on Teletrade for $600 - that was in Nov. '04.
Man after my own heart ;) Gotta love those purrrrrty yellow coins :D
I wonder - for Schlag's design is NOT what was on the Jefferson nickel. I can only hope that they DO use Schlag's design. But the wording in the...
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