Paddy sent you a possible detecting site 3 weeks ago. If you check “conversations” it’s in there.
For example. The Panama coins were always the same as the US coins, in size, weight and metal content. (I fig they used the same planchets.) The...
Super fake in the OP.
The Bahamas coins and Panama are 1-1 with the US dollar. Before they changed the design, they were always the exact same size and weight as US...
It's very difficult to photograph coins or jewelry accurately and correctly. It takes an expert. In regards to the private mint I prefer your...
The old rule was that full steps (Jeff nickels) was only to be designated on MS coins. Rare that a circulated coin would have any steps, and proof...
Just a clear photo of the coin will usually work instead of microscope photos where it's hard to see what you are describing. You can always go to...
An error happens at the mint. This is an important distinction to remember. What part of the minting process caused this? This is PMD post mint...
The insides are made out of zinc. That's what is wrong with it.
The first one is 6117 6177 close but nothing. The second one is slightly over inked on the 9 and slightly raised on the 0 but not enough of...
F 15 F 12
There was a Barney Miller and a guy who claimed to be from the future was telling Harris to invest in zinc instead of gold. He says lawyers will...
If it has original mint luster it can be red or red-brown.
MS 61 The reverse is nicer than the obverse, if the obverse was the same it would be 63 easy. But the obverse is graded more importantly than the...
I like the gold backs, I have a 10 with Hillegas. And the "educational" series is great. Paddy sent you an IM.
Check the data base and see if there is another (old) thread about this.
^^^^ Gonna assume you meant VF.
Yes it's certainly borderline VG-10/F-12. 2 points higher and probably worth that grade, (but not more). Still an incredible coin and value...
You aren't really going to get an improper alloy mix with a proof coin, as these are specially prepared planchets and they would notice that error...
Doesn't look like a proof. If it's not it's not going to be worth grading. An unimpaired proof lists for $300 on USA Coin Book. So how much is an...
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