Aiden: Actually, they are silver clad, similar to the silver clad of the half dollars from 1965-1940. Quoted (mostly) from the Guide Book/Red...
Tempest: I'll reply in reverse order of your pictures: 3) Post mint damage, not unusual. 2) if anything s/d but I don't see it. 1) Now...
I take that back: It's an R-8. 1 to 3 known. I always thought that R-8 is unique, but not per the above link.
Ben & Zane: Congratulations! This means that it is an R-7!! Really great news!
There is a bill before Congress, but it has not passed. It would add 5 to the series.
Clinker: As usual, thanks for the info.
At best, possibly a die chip.
zane: Perhaps an early (as in very early) die state?
nope, don't collect them. I try to spend them asap.
hamman: Nice set, now go and be nice to your brother.
Sorry guys, but these are commonly promoted in Coin World. The brassy look is from zinc planchets falling into the plating mix and causing the...
Nice coins, I hope that you got them for a good price. However, any any rate, nice coins.
Yes the PVC had to be there before it was slabbed, and the TPG'ers missed it The seller of this coin has a warning in the listing that slabs are...
I fully agree, buy the book(s) first. I buy them all, also.
Wayne: Thanks, a very nice site for learning about Canadian.
Roy: Thanks for the info, and I enjoyed the popcorn.
I agree, VF, but it looks cleaned. Still a great find.
Aiden: Sure, in a bag of 'junk' Mercury dimes I found a 1921 D in ag, value about $25. I also found (Same bag) a 1942/1 D Merc, I got it slabbed...
he sure was, and he was laughing as he told me the story.
Sorry, but I agree with Roy, must have been listed on April 1st.
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