buy it from the Royal Mint or one of the distributors
Need to see a picture, there are variations. It is a token. It has a value range from a few dollars to a few hundred dollars. No possible way...
The most important marker, and easiest to see is the I in DEI. You need to look at the ends on the I, do they look like this "I" or like this "l"...
At $20 you probably paid the market rate, very interesting coin, significant die clash on obverse, the outline of the wreath is easy to see, and...
anyone claiming cleaned in there description, please provide a why you think so statement.
completed the course and it was helpful and fun. Some of the material is dated, from the 90's, but still relevant. Movie portions were good. To...
if you have a 45 Tombac that would be a great rarity. Start by posting a picture.
Unfortunately your nickel is worth face value, maybe a premium to someone that collects altered coins. But the initial thrill of seeing such a...
Assuming the scratches are on the holder, MS66
Oh forgot these were distributed in 1967
Token, we were given these in school to celebrate 100 years of confederation. I recently purchased a replacement for $7, because I lost my orifinal.
makes for a great tale, but really those coins have never seen dirt, or if they have it has been expertly removed. Nice story
Awesome experiment and good feedback, this is a great way to learn, every cleaned coin you encounter was done by someone, now you have a better...
Not much to add, except WOW, still an emotional topic! Nostalgia, wish I could remember who said "the good old days weren't!" IMHO third party...
Welcome, 1864 was an interesting year for the humble one cent piece, it is featured in my introduction to Indian Head Cent collecting...
These were issued as samples for promotion, the coin has nominal value, in this case a few cents. if you find someone that is collecting...
check the edge design on the 1840, that influences value.
Agree on the grease filled die statement, this kind of "error" occurs regularly. The rest of the nickel damage is post production, not flaws or...
Thanks, these responses are in line with my expectations. Since it is a $2 red seal star note, I will just keep it, and spend the other two,...
Looking to get an idea of the premium collectors will pay for a star note. Is there a ratio, say 1.5, or 2.0 that is generally valid, or does the...
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