Thanks for the timely tip. i came across an odd coin in my wife's possession and remembered this post. Coinoscope found it on Numista right away....
The contrast of the "frosted" devices makes a dramatic first impression but doesn't measure up to the the traditional proofs, as shown in the OP's...
Seems odd they'd print "184-year-old coin" when it won't be true for long.
Fun and informative thread, thanks for posting. Interesting time in ancient Rome, for sure. Maximinus-thrax would be a good name for a metal band,...
1) A broken/weak top of the first S in STATES 2) Lathe lines in Liberty’s gown - most prominently just to the right of the shield 3) Misplaced...
One of the good guys. Even his avatars made me smile.
I agree many lack great eye appeal. I was referring to the fact that MS and proof specimens were affordable to the average collector. I should...
I don't know that I like them, per se, but I did put together a set back in the day because it was attainable in high grades. Even added the...
Try as I might, I can't find my first post. (I tried searching for "lame feeble posts" but it didn't work) Besides, I just read Randy's first...
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1000 Ikes weigh 50 lbs. (In case you were wondering like I was)
I like your style, that kind of collecting is fun.
Full date Buffalos, the 1930's, and a war nickel in addition to the die rotation is a pretty good day. :happy:
Does he know you took it?
Ha, FDR in an Elvis wig. Ok, I'm easily amused. [ATTACH]
No, the coins appear to be legit, and they would have been silver in 1964. As noted above, somebody removed them from the mint flatpack and put...
You're right, good catch. Who knew Utica was such a popular name?
I found this online. If the link is accurate, it's interesting that it is Utica, Ohio, a very small town that I'm somewhat familiar with. Usually...
Oh, you'll get there. My mom and dad saved silver coins and wheat pennies in a cigar box in the early 60's. When I showed an interest, my mom...
Click an image to zoom it. I can see the defects pretty well.
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