A fake no - but it's definitely not a Proof coin. Now I need to ask you a question. You say they are PF69 - that leads me to believe these coins...
There are a couple of very good reasons that it is recommended to get the key coins for any collection first. One of them is that the key coins...
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The green stuff is verdigris - it is the result of copper oxidation. If not removed - the process will continue. Look at the obverse of the...
As a general rule, when it comes to value of mint or Proof sets - the sum of the parts can be greater than the whole. But there are specific sets...
Yes it could still be graded as MS providing there are no signs of wear. But being in a bag full of coins CAN produce wear. So if possible please...
Just because you can't see it - doesn't mean traces are not still there. Trust me they are there. I would still follow my suggestion about the...
Howdy wally1 - Welcome to the Forum !! To th best of my knowledge there are 4 types of experimental planchets that have been used for the SQ's....
In many cases the coin will be considered as damaged and not slabbable.
FYI - the link to the site http://www.coinpeople.com/forums/ will bring up a page now with a message from Stu.
Let me start by asking a question - just how long have those coins been in those holders ? If I remember correctly you got them from your...
When it comes to grading coins Exec we'll all have a much easier time and be of more help to you if you can post the coins one at a time, make the...
Howdy Exec - Welcome to the Forum !! I'd say the commems are definitley Unc. Based on the pics I'd say MS64 for both. If I had the coins in...
In this case, based on the pics, I would say no it is not worth more. But with a coin like this one - Click Here - I would say yes it is. Of...
Howdy chaosfairy - Welcome to the Forum !! The problem you are having understanding the price differences is because the 1880 $5 gold you are...
:eek: :eek: :eek: You're gettin as bad as OldDan - tellin my secrets like that :rolleyes:
It has only been in recent times, say maybe the 1950's, that coin cleaning has been considered a no-no. In the old days - the majority of coin...
It's certainly in better condition than the half detail wise - would probably go AU in that respect or high XF. But those circular marks - they...
Howdy Vercingetorix - Welcome to the Forum !! Things were just rearranged here at CT a couple days ago - so it might be hard to find the new...
The San Francisco mint used to strike coins for circulation. Any nickel with an S mint mark that is dated 1954 or before - was a business strike...
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