Now that's the question aint it ?? Bottom line answer is - you can't always tell. There are coin doctors out there that can fool any expert. Of...
This lip you describe - is it right on the outer edge of the coin ? If it is - it sounds like what is known as finning. This happens when the coin...
One way to find out - submit them and see.
There's a bit of confusion here I think - cud - (standard definition) An area of a coin struck by a die that has a complete break across part...
You pretty much answered your own question ;)
Sounds like it to me.
It's an organization of error collectors - Click Here to read all about it. You can find all of the listings for 1945 Lincoln cent doubled...
The coins are well worn, the best would grade VF in my opinion. As listed in the Krause catalog the 1907 & 1908 1 peso and 50 centavo coins are...
That's a new one on me - can't find it on the CONECA site either. I would consider sending it in to CONECA if I were you.
Value is determined largely by the condition or grade of the coin. As for the doubled die - you need to make sure it is one and not mechanical...
False - die cracks do not always go to the rim of the coin. They can and do occur anywhere.
If I were you I would send an email to Kelly's and explain what you did and what you found. He is a reputable dealer and will likely give you a...
The full name of the book is - Official A.N.A. Grading Standards for United States Coins The 5th edition, which is the most recent, was printed...
Just a suggestion - but your efforts might do more good if contacted the Director of the Mint instead of Congressional members as Congress really...
Howdy Tankot - Welcome to the Forum !! I believe you have a mixture there of coins ranging from 10 centavos to 1 peso. The coins should have...
I could be mistaken but I don't think rotated die errors bring much premium until they are at least 45 deg. out of proper alignment.
I'll correct my previous comment - there is glue used in the outer cardboard sleeve. And with the older sets there is glue on the envelopes. But...
So you're saying you want to see a larger range for F & EF grades ? The MS grade actually has the largest range with 11 grades. The ANA...
The production of any commem, gold or otherwise, is entirely dependent upon the laws authorizing the commems as passed by Congress. The mint only...
You mention glue in your post - are these Proof sets in original mint packaging ? I ask that because there is no glue in the packaging of modern...
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