It is. But some people call it specimen.
You can also find nice PL's of this coin in the mint set. They have a different texture than the specimen coins though.
It's a safe bet that nice gems are scarce even now and that most of them are in circulation. Most collectors would be surprised to know how...
This is a very common token and comes in at least three different varieties. One is somewhat uncommon. It is a municipal good-for token. It...
They made a similar set with the new decimal coins. This set is highly desirable because there are few sources for the decimal coins. Its value...
These were super cheap a few years ago but my understanding is that they are bringing good money on eBay recently. There is an exploding demand...
Here's an unusual suggestion. I like to display the different denominations separately. So I cut up sets to get nice examples of each coin...
They're listed in the Redbook for $25, 20, 40, and 30. These prices are pretty low though since they usually go for 50 to $90 on eBay....
As I said I was estimating high. I'd figure about 75% were immediately pulled out and set aside. The rest disappeared gradually from...
There's no question that most indicators say you're right but I've always believed that there are a lot of coins out there that just don't get...
These are almost impossible to sell for bullion since the silver is so difficult to recover. Circulated examples are common. Uncirculated...
'09-S.......35% '09-S VDB..50% '14-D.......25% '13-S T 2...15% '16-D.......35% '16 25c.....10%
Many more of these sets are destroyed to get the higher value for rolls and singles than to pull out gems for slabbing. There is a steady demand...
Cuban coins are in some demand in the US and are completely legal. Very few come in because of the embargo but there is some flow with most of...
There not really laws when the mint or OSHA makes them but they are rules with the effect of law. And there are millions of them since every arm...
I think I could be certain with it in hand but I'm quite confident it's a '29.
Many of these are plated and this can have a big impact on their frequency.
There will be wholesale destruction of these coins Before too many years. Most of the coins will not be checked for dates, condition or...
The conyinual flow of metal across the face of the die from successive strikes can erode the die face so it looks a little like the washboard...
There are very few individuals now days who would have much use for an alloy of 75% cu and 25% nickel but it's a safe bet that many would be us-...
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