When the U.S. mint started making clad coins in 1965, they thought that folks wouldn't be interested in proof specimens of coins that weren't...
Looks like a lot of these bidders had perfect feedback until they got tangled up with this seller. Too bad, she probably is making million$$.
Many of the banks here in Portland have a good supply of half dollars and are happy to sell by the roll. Also, there is a branch of the Federal...
Attached is a photo of a piece I keep in my pocket, a replica of the very rare 1796 U.S. silver dollar. There are more of these fakes around than...
Yup. These mint marks were punched by hand into the dies and the placement is not always exactly in the same spot. This has produced some very...
There is no way to know for sure, but if you look at the winning bidders feedback, and the feedback of the folks that left the feedback for the...
I use a camera, a Minolta DiMage with 10x optical zoom. I also use a GE Reveal lightbulb. Sometimes, I will use an additional magnifying lens...
If you look closely around the seam you will see a small slot to start the prying. Very difficult to see, but it is there.
The buyer was a shill...
You want to see something really weird, check the postal restrictions on sending stuff to Italy. No clocks?? No artificial flowers??? It goes...
Do you have a photo?? Thanks! When I first saw this piece, it really caught my eye. The dealer sold it to me for a few dollars, figuring he...
There are a few error coin dealers that usually have these in stock. Keep an eye on Ebay auctions, too. The type 2 Ike dollar planchets can go...
No hallmarks. I'm pretty sure it was die struck, though.
Here's a thought from left field. It still bugs me that the reverse also shows weakness in the strike just opposite the flat hair and around the...
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=3959429602&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT I'm offering this off center quarter on Ebay in case...
I picked this up at a coin store. Don't know anything about it, but the planchet appears to be silver and about the size of a half dollar....
Could be pushed metal from mechanical or ejection doubling, or some other damage causing the straight edge. I think it looks more O-ish than...
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