Draped Bust large cent (1796-1807) Indian Head cent (1859-1909) Buffalo nickel (1913-1938) Mercury dime (1916-1945) Walking Liberty...
If it is that much underweight it is either a fake or it was struck on a wrong planchet. Both are very possible.
Seems like an excellent source to explain it. The pics are quite clear, and they explain the what, why and how very well. What is it you don't...
You should be able to find what you want, and more, here Ruben - Small Dollars
The link works fine for me. I was saying that it was a myth that any such gold coins sold as part of the GSA sales of the '70s was a myth. And...
Elaine you must be using a different browser than I am ( I use IE) because I do not have any "block option" anywhere. Have never seen any such...
All you have to do is look at it. The coin was once completely black, large part of it has been removed. You can tell by the traces still...
Guys I am not knocling the book, it's probably a very good book. I am just pointing out the obvious - playing devil's advocate if you will.
Beautiful piece ! Don't think it is gilt in gold though, looks more like brass.
Used to be 14 days, doubt it has changed.
They didn't used to guarantee copper, but they do now.
Do not do anything to it - just leave it alone !
One question - what good is this book, if as 99% of the people on this forum will tell you, you cannot grade a coin based on a picture ? If you...
It is purely a matter of opinion. The argument about what constitutes an error and what constitutes a variety has been going on for longer than...
Actually I have been on vacation for the past week or so - if ya want to call it that, currently unemployed :mad: First time in longer than I can...
Tell ya what David - just go to the main index page, then do a search for the word bubble. You'll get tired of looking there are so many.
NGC uses 3 graders plus a finalizer if memory serves - total of 4.
Ruben it has forever been my opinion that the vast majority of all US coin designs are ugly, some are even beyond ugly. There are but a few that I...
What are you searching rolls for jd ? I ask because if you are searching for varieties or errors you may need 2 magnifiers. Go to the grocery or...
No, it's a coin. Just suffering from a brain cramp today and cannot tell you exactly what denomination and ruler :desk:
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