Check your Red Book. The locations of mintmarks on coins have changed over time. The Red Book gives you the location of mintmarks on every US coin.
A + indicates the price has increased since the previous update. Similarly, a - indicates the price has decreased since the previous update. And a...
I agree. The one on the left appears to be struck by a capped die. The other one was probably flattened by a hammer and anvil.
I spent a good bit of time on Teletrade last night and was surprised to learn this morning they had changed their format. It will take some time...
I would call it a die crack.
On the MS-63 and the MS-65 the lines are die polish lines. Die polish lines are raised and hairline scratches are incuse on the coin. Notice how...
FR = Fair F = Fine Fair and Fine both start with 'F' but they both cannot be abbreviated 'F' (at least not in this context). So we abbreviate...
When were "the early days"?
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