It looks like the coin was plated after it left the mint. You can see it starting to wear off on the rims and lower shoulder. Also compare it to...
I'm still trying to figure out how you're using your scale and balance. Why don't you: * Use the tare function for it to read 0 * Weigh the coin...
Check the RPMs on both of those sites
Check the dates on the posts. This one is 9 months old. Nothing wrong with resurrecting old posts, but as a courtesy to other members, it's nice...
You can look it up here. It's a good site to bookmark for looking up foreign coins https://en.numista.com/catalogue/index.php?ct=coin
@Superloop Here are some sites with info on the minting and die making processes. As others have said, the more you learn about the processes,...
@justyn p If you think you may have a DD, always check the following sites for a match. Then come here with questions. This will give you a...
The problem with these is that unless you have solid documentation, there is no way to distinguish a contemporary issue from something that was...
How can you be certain it's a contemporary racketeer nickel from 1883? Couldn't it have been gold plated anytime during the last 139 years?
The weight tolerance for a copper cent is 2.98 - 3.24 gms. Your coin is a normal business strike
I would just schlep them down to the local dealer and see if they will give you 2-3 cents apiece. While you may be able to get more selling them...
The 12% chrome composition is stainless steel (400 series??). I think this alloy is magnetic but don't quote me.
A lot of tellers don't like stacks of crisp notes because they stick and are hard to count. They were more than happy to give me new bills for a...
Looks promising
The Standard method for distribution of notes from the Bureau of Engraving and Printing is sequential, so it's not unusual to find them.
Looks like a minor die chip. Keep it if you like it, but no extra value.
Zippy Kitty has a copy of a newer edition to help her ID these tokens [ATTACH]
Worn die with plating issues. Not an RPM
I also agree that this should be considered an error. Even though the planchets are sourced from a supplier, the incomplete planchet is still a...
The cardboard flips use Mylar windows, which is safe. I like to brush off any cardboard dust before using because there is a small chance the...
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