Try these pics. In my opinion this is a modern reproduction. If you click on them they'll enlarge.
OK, honest advice. Put it into a money market account or a CD. Wait 6 to 8 months for things to settle down and then look for a good investment.
No, it is permanent until revoked and the odds of it being revoked are slim to none.
My rule of thumb is that if a coin is not worth $100 - $150 then it's not worth spending the money to have it slabbed. But somebody else will have...
No, it makes it 1.3875 ounces of pure silver.
I keep literally thousands of pictures of coins on my computer. I use them for comparison purposes and research. And I use them a lot. Of...
You always want a coin scale that will weigh to within 0.01 grams. A tenth of a gram 0.1gm is not close enough.
My opinion is to never buy a coin like that on-line unless you have 100% confidence in the seller and his return privilege. Especially if the coin...
No idea why you're having problems JD - all the settings are correct. Just use Photobucket and show pics that way.
The two silver dimes you have are worth their silver content - that's about it.
The light strike is not unusual at all, but the second might be an embedded strike through error. Those are not common at all.
I would say so yes. You're not gonna be able to retire or anything, but I'd say it's worth it.
No, he didn't. But that is what he was talking about since he was only talking about circulation coinage.
Yes there will be 2008 Sackies for collectors only - the Pres. just signed the bill.
Thanks for the correction on the weight - missed that 1 in front of the 7 :headbang:
I agree completely about the strike, it's poor at best. That, and the discoloration (if it is there in person) are why I think they graded it 63....
Howdy Hamish - Welcome to the Forum !! If the coin indeed an 1887 £5, then yes it is gold - almost 2 ounces of gold. And dirty or not, please...
The mint did stop making Sackies - for circulation. They only offer them as collector's coins since 2002. And he's only talking about US coins...
Sounds like you better get yourself a wolf suit Cloud - you don't know what you are missing ;)
The statement Cave Troll made is correct. There isn't a dealer on the planet that will send you a check for coins you are selling him until he...
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