Dumb idea.
Yes, there was an example of the 1883 no-cents V nickel posted earlier in the thread. However, I'll post a side-by-side now: [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Doesn't look right to me. That weight seems low, even for a shipwreck coin.
I will wait for the experts to give the final verdict, but I immediately noticed the raised areas as well. They could be from a rusted die, but my...
PR-66*. Obverse has nice cameo, reverse seems to be lacking.
I agree that there should be no Bean on the 1839O half. It was dipped or cleaned and retoned. But the die cracks all over both sides are fantastic!
64 RB
1. Teletrade was an auction company many years ago. I think they actually started in the pre-internet days and conducted auctions via teletype. I...
That's a website I don't use as often as I should. I knew the 1308 part, but I missed the significance of the 5 initially. I was trying to puzzle...
It doesn't have cents, but the giant V is at least some indication of its value.
Interesting, but not terribly valuable. Do separate out the older coins, because they are silver.
How bad do you want it? That's really the rule: if you really want it, and its a truly special coin, bid high or you will regret it. Let me give...
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