MS 61 The reverse is nicer than the obverse, if the obverse was the same it would be 63 easy. But the obverse is graded more importantly than the...
I like the gold backs, I have a 10 with Hillegas. And the "educational" series is great. Paddy sent you an IM.
Check the data base and see if there is another (old) thread about this.
^^^^ Gonna assume you meant VF.
Yes it's certainly borderline VG-10/F-12. 2 points higher and probably worth that grade, (but not more). Still an incredible coin and value...
You aren't really going to get an improper alloy mix with a proof coin, as these are specially prepared planchets and they would notice that error...
Doesn't look like a proof. If it's not it's not going to be worth grading. An unimpaired proof lists for $300 on USA Coin Book. So how much is an...
I used to be able to take all the mangled and mutilated coins I found at Coin Star and metal detecting, and turn them in to my CU once a year and...
Can't tell from the photo but it looks like a counterfeit. (The heavily damaged quarter).
Security guards with guns at all the coin shows I have been to.
Short hunt. Only 1 gallon. It was OK.[ATTACH]
I was a little kid and I gave it to my friend's brother who collected coins, JUST TO LOOK AT IT, and he said thanks, and kept it.
Yes ^^^^ it looks MAD on the obverse but the reverse looks like PMD. If you use self serve, it probably won't even accept it as a nickel. Unless...
They appeared to be completely mashed into 1 coin. The only technology available over there for glue sniffers to mash 2 coins together like that...
When I was a kid I found a merc dime/ wheatie that was mashed together. But it was right by the freight tracks so someone must have put the two...
Still think it's a proof coin. Since you are unlikely to find a 1959 business strike in circulation after 67 years that will look like that.
If it's not plated as stated above, in 1959, Philly made the proofs. So it could be a proof.
Those look pretty interesting. Maybe ask Steve in Tampa. I tried an online site for obsolete bank notes and my Norton had a stroke.
No. Even on the Buffs an MM is usually not difficult to see.
I have those middle 2 and this, looks better out of the sleeve. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
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