It is pretty much worth what you paid. There is nothing special about toning unless it is really dramatic. Some collectors prefer their coins...
Sorry to say it is a fake. Looks like a cast piece, it is also too heavy.
Welcome! Looking forward to seeing your collection!
Two things, you are looking at asking prices, not what examples actually sold for, also you are looking at higher grade, in some cases certified...
Ebay sold listings are right around $300.
I feel your pain! My older son is an Eagle scout, and the younger one is almost there. I couldn't interest either one in the coin collecting...
I agree that it doesn't compare to coinman's picture at all. The beads are smaller and have more separation, and the overall detail is just all wrong.
It actually probably has been plated. It should be solid bronze, it wasn't until 1982 that cents were copper plated.
Always get permission before detecting, you are lucky that you were only "chased off".
Just a normal dime, still worth ten cents though!
Numismat is correct, it is definitely a cast replica.
He seems to have already sold one, or the same one once before....
I have no idea what is going on here....
Are the letters raised or incuse? Sounds like someone punched some letters into it, if you can post some pictures someone here can help.
Great idea to get back into collecting, just as many already stated come up with a workable budget and stick with it!
There are tons of errors out there, but in reality most have little or no value over face. Small die cracks, grease filled dies, slight off...
Nope, if that was the case Lincoln would be facing the other way. This one definitely needs more study.
Looks like it was struck very slightly off center. Is that what you are seeing? Otherwise just normal wear and tear, maybe some plating issues.
Don't have time to check right now, but I think it is a Maris 18-M. I can check when I get a moment or maybe someone else will. No need to get...
Just normal well circulated dimes. The odds of finding a no S proof in circulation would be beyond astronomical!
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