Howdy wacky - Welcome to the Forum !! It looks like to me that you have a coin that was struck out of the collar. That's why it doesn't have...
It certainly can't hurt to ask. You could also ask other collectors ;)
Well stick around - and if you have any questions, ask away. Somebody will have an answer ;)
I've probably spent a hundred of them in my lifetime. Unless you collect notes - you don't even notice.
I would say that the statement was not even directed at you - but made generally. So let it go at that.
They are not airtight and they are not made by Air-Tite. For that matter, Air-Tite holders are not airtight either. To the best of my knowledge...
I've never heard of filler being used - but they certainly did re-punch the mint marks - usually right on top of the old one.
Does anybody really think that they will only examine packages with a label or customs form saying they contain Iraqi coins ? I mean c'mon -...
I was hoping that's what you were gonna say :) Kinda disappointed though - I spent a large part of my life looking for original Proof sets...
Anything is possible - but I wouldn't expect much.
What you are calling the back is actually the front or the obverse of the coin. And in the picture you provided it is upside down. What you think...
A '38 Proof set in original packaging is almost unheard of today. It would indeed be a shame to ruin that. But I am hoping you are going to tell...
I'm inclined to agree that it may be some sort of collar error. First I've ever seen.
Please do post it.
To keep current with the laws pertaining to coinage it is easier to use this - Chapter 51 - Coins & Currency
Well I do try to be accurate with my posts - but I certainly make my share of mistakes as well. And if someone points one out to me, I thank them...
You may well be correct if talking about a specific coin. And it could also be that the document you speak of is no longer in force. For...
Me - pick a fight ?? :eek: Hardly - but a good discussion ? That you can always bank on ;)
Maybe - be a good thing if it does. I made a post a couple days ago that strongly reinforces my opinions on this subject. Strangely it did not...
We do - you can use the Open Forum and/or the Auction Forum to make buy, sell or trade offers. But these forums have rules that must be followed....
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