The coins have sold in a wide range so far. From $1500 for a slabbed MS68 example to around $100 for a raw example.
Sometimes yes - the coin was issued in standard copper nickel clad and silver clad. The silver clad coins were issued in Proof and Unc.
To the best of my knowledge it's never been stated outright by the mint, but I suspect they were following the previous pattern established with...
Collectors have always known that coins could & would tone over time. But it has pretty much always been the way it is today - some like it, some...
Here ya go Bonnie -
zvez - Let me put it this way - DO NOT EVER buy coins from TV shows - any of them.
You have a smart wife !! :D
It should be remebered though that the first St. Gaudens $20 ( double eagle ) had a Roman numeral date. I think that is why when the AGE program...
Just Denver.
Just scroll to bmontuor's post and click on the link ;)
Indeed you did save a few bucks - congrats ! But don't lose sight of the fact that precious metal prices are as volatile as the temperature is...
Yours is an opinion shared by many and usually a good rule of thumb. And it applies to all forms of toning, not just rainbow or the darker grey...
Ahhhhh - it all becomes quite clear now ;) Another addition to the Kirkcaldy hoard :cool: Can I assume it is now safe to...
Bonnie, see your answer - HERE
The marks you see are known as bag marks. They occur when something strikes the coin after it is struck leaving an impression in the coin. Your...
Cisco - If you ever compared a '21 and one of the other Peace dollars to each other in your hand you would see the difference in a heartbeat....
LOL ! - a dull boring day in Scotland is it ?? :D
Looks like the edge of the coin has been dented - damage.
It's not uncommon for the mint mark to be unclear. It can be casused by filled dies, die wear and a poorly made punch.
About the only way there is - is to have a knowledgeable person examine the coin in person.
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