because: 1) they don't look, or 2) they don't care.
ah, rare $50 bill smeared by aliens. Possibly US Grant's fingerprint. eBay value-- priceless.
nice two $.
It is not in Cherrypickers Vol 1, not in Peters/Mohan-- guide on Shield Nickels. It is so strong a doubling that I can't believe that it was...
hard to say, but I'd estimate 64 or 65.
don nichols: And....welcome to the forum!
Speedy: Try Cherrypickers Guide, 4th edition, Volume 2: page #162. They show the two Large S mintmark varieties. Good luck-- although the...
Ms-66-- and a very nice piece.
Supposedly, they are to be on display at the Milwaukee ANA.
at a $1 apiece you didn't do too badly. now to finish those sets.
mpaulson I am from Long Island, NY. Everyone around here hits the beaches, so (contrary as I am) I hit the schools, parks, where ever no one...
yes, a circulated proof JFK. Also, I would never value anything at PCGS prices, unless I were going to sell them. The Saci and the Susie are...
Of course the bridge is slabbed! Why else would I have bought it!!??
indianhead: That is a beautiful '40-S!
cwtokenman: Thanks for the tip, and yes, I was also using the useless Rulau book. Perhaps I'll be able to get one of the others at the ANA. I'll...
Sorry for the delay in replying, I started to reply last night, but we were having power surges because of the rain and storm. Anyway: ANA link:...
Frank: That is a very nice 1898 dime And it even looks fully struck! Congrats.
Speedy: I assume that the first picture is a Type 1 nickel planchet? Nice buys.
Mike: Then you have, basically, answered your own question. Do the colors in the pictures accurately represent the actual coin? Because,...
so, who cares, send it to SGS.
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