The ones I got were "First Day of Issue", so you may be right. I'm just still in awe that they sell for 3 bucks!
Sorry - I messed up my message and it ran into the quote. My message was: I was obviously in error when I suggested such a scenario ... thanks to...
And, apparently, some had the edge lettering left off altogether, thereafter being known as "Godless Dollars", if memory serves correctly.
OMG, you're right! It is a bezel - the most logical answer eluded me because I didn't look close enough at the obverse; I focused on the reverse...
Thank you, desertgem, for a lucid reply to my original query, before it got hijacked by a poster that obviously feels I am not worthy of being on...
I guess there are trolls on cointalk as well. Come a little closer to my back end - I've got something you'll get a kick out of!
What is your problem? Why are you trying to provoke me?
I had purchased a couple of coins from a vendor on Ebay a few days ago and, because any additional purchases would not incur a shipping charge, I...
Why would anyone take the time to cut one penny in half (lengthwise) and hollow out a different penny, and try to marry them together if the...
I'm struggling to understand the meaning of your question. If you, in fact, are 'curious' about my avatar (which I chose to match my 'curious'...
Upon closer examination, I noticed that (on the car side of the coin) there is a date with copyright symbol, 1968, AND what appears to me to be...
How many of you remember these 'coins'? They were introduced to us about 50 years ago, and started many a young person (and many not-so-young...
Probably for the same reason finding a 2017-P in Philly is such a chore - HOARDERS!
As usual, I'm in awe of the variety of opinions this forum advocates! Thank you!!!
I know the feeling among most members is that "NO CLEANING SHOULD BE DONE" to any coin unless you're a grading service that does "CONSERVATION"....
COCollector - I really appreciate the more in-depth explanation. I'm here to learn!
I have been looking for an early Large Cent (Matron/Coronet Head) and came across a couple of coins that have a strange 'occurrence' on them - a...
I am especially annoyed with Peace Dollar sets that scream "AU++/ GEM BU" in their title and, if you look at the pictures (if, in fact, you can...
Thanks, all, for your input! And, if it's any consolation, it was 103 in Central CA yesterday ... 'but, it's a dry heat', as we like to say!
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