You can learn the "value" of junk silver by finding a "melt value calculator" online. Here.... http://meltvalue.silvermonthly.com/ Check it out...
Well.... what do you think? Last time I checked earlier, silver was mid-17s. Would it be easier for you to come up with, say $20 or $2000??...
If you like it, collect it.
"Don't waste your time if it goes THUD" Ahh... words to live by!
SD = Strike Doubling..... just another term. Same as MD.
FIVE dollars an ounce "handling" fee? That is INSANE!! I hope you did not waste your money. Think about it... silver has to go up another $5 an...
I do not think that anyone would have gone though the trouble to have their wheaties rolled like that for safe-keeping. Just look at what was...
Tough to tell from the scans, but I will say it's nothing more than MD/SD.
"Generic"??
I really did not even notice the nose until I scanned it. The chin is what caught my eye as I know a "doubled chin" can be associated with the...
Cleaned? Definitely, but still quite nice. As long as you are happy with it, this is all that should matter.
No offense intended, but I would not be too concerned with it. Clearly it's not a 48 or 49 as suggested. I believe Treashunt is on the money with...
The photo shown is definitely plating split/break "doubling" that is very common on LMCs from that time. P.S. It is much easier to simply scan...
I had that feeling, but was not sure. THANKS to all for the help!
Thanks for the info and opinions. I scanned the coin and "cropped" the date and MM. Not sure this will help but.... guess Ill find out once it...
I just was curious as to what others thought about the mintmark on this one. It almost looks rotated to me but I am really not sure. All comments...
There was no way I was going to pay $500 anyways. Personally, I do not think it to be EF40. I believe he is going only by the photos in the "Red...
More Photos He emailed me a few more photos and still claims that his has the "stem" that the large motto does not. Any more opinions?
I know it is hard to tell for sure from the photos, but any opinions on its grade?? He says EF40 and I just do not see that either. I have a...
Thanks for the info concerning the 1864 TCP. Even with the rough photos, I take it that you think it is a large motto?
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