Please, do not consider yourself stupid. You were (past tense) uneducated in this area. Now you know so learn from this experience and put what...
Very nice error in trimming at the BEP. As long as the 2 remain together you've got a sweet collectable piece of paper money. Added benefits are a...
Great pictures Doug. It was worth the time and effort you put into taking them. As for the coin, very interesting!
Normally I'd say Au-58 but it looks like it in a IGS holder so I'll up to MS-62.
MS-63
Can't find what a want so only about 20. But the year's not over and I'm still looking. :)
You are now the proud owner of a coin that you should not spent $.30 to own. :)
Looks like another fine example of MD to me.
Thanks a beautiful coin you purchased. Congratulations!
Looks like MD to me.
Spend them so you don't have to go through all of this. :)
Agreed
You've got a winner!
Way to go Endeavor! Nice little find.
Low run so worth keeping. I keep all I find regardless of location. Then sell them off for a slight profit. If it's not worth it to you, you can...
I collect what strikes my fancy, which is mostly older coins. Have a few ancients now, thanks to CT. Modern Commemoratives, I don't like them but...
Welcome to CT Kyle. You have a $2.00 coin at best. Nice, clean and worn a bit but very nice considering how long it's been since they circulated. :)
Go to the US Mint web page and take a virtual tour. It will help you understand the minting of coins.
This one is just damaged from the wear and tear of handling for 60 plus years.
It has glue on it as well.
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