That bilge on the reverse is the large punch about where her ear should be. And yes, there was a thread like this not too long ago.
I hate to be the one to tell you this and you can enlighten your family but you are just as sane as the majority of your fellow CT's. lol :)
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Thank you all for the lovely coins posted and the thoughts that were written with them. It is so nice to know we share an interest in more than...
Circulation damage. His nose took a hit, just look at the fields surrounding that area. They are full of small nicks, hits, scrapes, etc. Welcome...
MS-64 I think.
Interesting so please let us know the results.
Very common on Zinc Cents.
That I suspect would depend on what one collects.
I can't tell from the photos. Clear and sharp as they are the wood grain hides the coins surfaces. From what I can see, or think I see, I would...
On the 1942's be sure to look for a 1 under the 2. It's an overdate issue.
I think he produces his own monster toned coins.
That is sweet. All brought to you and made possible by the Act of April 22, 1864.
Try the US Mint's web site. They had a great video on this a few months ago.
States looks like MD but the photo is a bit blurry. Also appears to have a fingerprint on the obverse.
It's plated. We see a lot of them. Welcome to CT.
Glad you had a good time at the show. :)
Afraid there all worth a dollar each. Welcome to CT.
Glad to. I ordered 3 sets the first day they were available. One is fine, one is barely visible and I posted the third one above. I just ordered...
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