I seldom buy raw coins but for a low price they are kind nice to have for the grandkids to actually hold in their hands. bought this one from...
So it sounds like you didn't even pay what the melt value would be for a genuine coin. Is that right? There's a good lesson for you (us)!
BTW, good example of the different look of the 1838 reverse on the 1840 (O) vs the 63. I never saw them together like that myself!
Here are the others. The one I would have liked to have passed is the 1840(O) (also xf40) which is a pretty scarce coin and this one looks great....
I recently sent in five silver coins of moderate value to CAC and two came back with certification. The two that got it were a little surprising...
Circulated counterfeits! Amazing! thanks. I suppose that in small denominations it never really mattered much - as it seems like they had...
Ah, AU58 here we come! Sliders! Thank you for clarifying that, GDJMSP.
Certainly looks out of the ordinary to me. Is it extremely common on early half cents?
BTW, thanks for posting and explaining all of these interesting pieces!
Controversial 1853 "2" overdate - or not! Originally considered an over date, has more recently been disputed and now some people think it's an...
Were these circulated as US money, or were they made just for collectors, or ....?
Good one! 1828 Classic Head with only 12 stars! A "cast" typo! Cool. I wonder which state was left out? :)
I'll start it with this interesting issue: An 1840 half dollar that was minted in New Orleans but doesn't have the "O" mint mark because it was...
She might have been sitting but she sure is standing now!
Interesting discussion. I've collected a variety of "things" all my life. Antique pocket knives, ukuleles, banjos, fiddles and old coins -...
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Thank you, yes. When I'm interested in buying something it's usually a specific issue/coin and since I cannot get out to shows I have to...
I have really enjoyed this thread. I'll be studying it for some time. FWIW, the ribbon on the motto certainly appears to be way off compared to...
Gotta love that!
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