I believe that high grade examples will always be scarce for ANY coins. But the mark - what defines a high grade example - may be different for...
There is no on-line version, you have to buy the book. It can be found easy enough on Amazon or in most coin shops. You would want the newest...
I used to collect original GSA CC Morgans and exceptional examples of other dates & mint marks. And I had a moderate collection of them when I was...
That's exactly what it is - nationwide hysteria. This is probably the single most hoarded coin we have ever known. As to what will happen in the...
Dunno where you're getting those numbers Penny but ya better look again. The '01 Proof Sacky has been on a race to the moon for some time now. $75...
The dates & mint marks are no longer punched into the dies like they used to be Spider. They are now included right in the master die. It is not...
I strongly recommend the Bausch & Lomb 5x loupe. It can be found HERE Do a search of the forum using the word loupe or magnifier and you will find...
Realized sale prices are the single best source for determining value that there is. I would recommend checking ebay to find examples of coins...
Howdy Jinx - Welcome to the Forum !! From the sound of things I think your friend has purchased a novelty item - not a coin. They are quite...
Howdy buzy73a - Welcome to the Forum !! We'd need a pic to be sure, but based on your description it sounds like a filled die error. A portion...
Howdy sledneck - Welcome to the Forum !! Gorgeous coin - I love that design !! As for value - I'd say you got it for what it's worth ;)
Purrrrrrrrrrrrrty coin ;)
I'm tellin ya Roy - we really gotta work on this timing thing :D
It may sound silly Spider, but prices are actually determined by the buyer - not the seller. For example - a seller can offer a coin for any...
It is black because it IS burned. Here's the dictionary definition of sintered - v. sin·tered, sin·ter·ing, sin·ters v. tr. To cause...
Always remember - Google is your friend ;) Sintered Planchet - AKA Copper Wash - Lincoln cents are made of copper, at least on the outside....
They made 2 new nickels last year and 2 more new ones this year. To see them Click Here
Grading is pretty much grading - you estimate a grade for the host coin first and then do the same for the countermark. The same principles apply...
With attachments it's the file size of the pic that is limited ( 100 kb ) - not the dimensions. But they do go hand in hand to a degree. If...
With countermarked coins it is common to use 2 grades - 1 for the original con and 1 for the countermark. I'd go AG/VF if it were me.
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