Could be the result of this experiment: http://www.metacafe.com/watch/1262456/make_a_gold_penny/
Definitely looks like post mint damage to me, and imo, nothing done at the mint could cause something like that.
You would have had to pay for the VAM attribution service for the VAM to be noted on the slab. So not listing the VAM wasn't an error or oversight...
I've had a couple, but I think this one's my favorite. [IMG]
I'd like to see it under natural light, the diffused lighting can cover up a lot of things. Looks like there some light surface marks on Liberty's...
While that may very well be true, there is a time and a place for that, and in my opinion, this is not the appropriate time or place. Again, my...
Very sad news, my sympathy to his family and friends.
Sorry to hear Pilkenton, hopefully eBay will withdraw the neg. Seems like tpfaff100 is the buyer, here's a link to his feedback left on toolhaus:...
Considering the grade, and the fact it isn't a VAM in the Top 50, I don't think there would be any premium.
Hard to tell from the pics. The clash on Vam 2DB looks a lot closer to the ray than on your coin. Have you checked out the clash ID page? -...
I didn't think about that, but I believe you're right. Did a quick search on Heritage, and the designation isn't listed on any SMS coins, so it...
Have you seen Lehigh's thread on the FS designation? The FS (Full Step) Designation
Both the Chapman (Henry Chapman) and Zerbe (Farran Zerbe) coins were proofs. The Chapman coins are easily recognizable as proofs, while the Zerbe...
All 3 (1886 P, 1888 O, and 1921 D) are common dates in the Morgan series. I would say the '86 is in AU condition, and that type of toning isn't...
BACK TO COINS :thumb:. Nice one Catbert! Looks like the general price around a year and a half ago was about $150 (not including CAC). I would go...
This is one of the best references I've read on toning: Toned Coins
This threads almost 5 now :eek:. Jamaica Bay bay is located in both Brooklyn and Queens. It's surrounded by the eastern lower half of Brooklyn,...
My guess on Doug's coin is $90.
Nice coin Mark, my guess is $2500. Which is somewhere between 1.25 and 1.50 X Bid, I no nothing about 3 cent pieces, so I don't know how toning...
Population for NGC is 3546/519, and 3327/538 for PCGS. As of late, looks like NGC 65s go for around $185, and PCGS 65s are closer to $200. 65 PL...
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