I echo the sentiments above. The first thing you should have is a good reference book. For U.S. Coins, the Red Book is essential for a basic...
There is no way "a coin got out" if they did not mint any dimes without arrows. I agree with CoinCorgi, the font on the obverse (reverse for that...
I agree it is a fake. There were no 1873 no arrows dimes produced at the San Francisco mint. The devices just seem a bit off as well, so hard to...
I agree wholeheartedly. I also agree that metal detecting finds will undergo some sort of washing, so that is just expected. I do collect...
I like okbustchaser's choice as well. Looks like I will be of no help.
I like Randy's choice.
Cleaning coins will crash the value period. The best story that comes to mind is the rich gentleman who purchased a expensive double eagle....
LeRoy Hoffman was a coin dealer I dealt with extensively when I was in High School and the first few years of college.
I am still trying to get over 1972 cents being called "old".
Learn something new every day.
I agree with Fred Weinberg and Jim, looks like damage to me. I do not remember ever seeing a D/S variety of 1955 cent listed anywhere. There is...
Great finds. I have found that the pinpointer is very useful. I am the champion of finding pull tabs, errant tin foil and beer cans with my...
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They are called bank notes (at least by me and lots of others). I did not miss that you were in Canada. I think it is fun to find Canadian...
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The coin has environmental damage. It was exposed to the elements and was likely in the ground for a period of time.
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The 1856 is extremely low mintage so that year is beyond most collectors. The 1857 and both varieties of 1858 (large letters and small letters)...
Yes indeed. All those pesky British Commonwealth countries. .
1943 Australia half penny has a kangaroo on the reverse as well, not the Golden Hind, Sir Francis Drake's ship which appears on the British coin.
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