They all look "About Uncirculated" to me. Along with the grade, it's always helpful to include descriptive adjectives, like "splotchy toning",...
I use a wide variety of storage methods. Dansco and Whitman Classic albums are my favorites for date/mintmark series collecting. I also use...
Welcome to nickel collecting. Your question is difficult to answer. Perhaps you should look at nickel collecting from a different angle....
Hi, Will you be replying to this thread, or are we wasting our time?
I would expext most of your modern proof coins would grade "Gem Brilliant Proof", unless they have common factory defects. Your modern Mint Set...
I agree. It is cool, and a great conversation piece. I always enjoy reading, and debating, the history of coins. Our's is a fascinating hobby.
Original Racketeer Nickels appear most often as AU coins with much of the original plating worn off. Of course, that's not always the case, but...
Looks like Pick #J63 10 Yuan from 1938. I don't know the price.
I think this thread has run it's course.
It's a little bit unusual. They are intended to have mintmarks. Modern, high-speed production has generated a lot of minor abnormalities, such...
Did the seller tell you why the reverse looks like it's been damaged?
The first coin that got me interested in the hobby, was a nickel with a big "P" on the tails side. Also, I've always admired Thomas Jefferson,...
Exactly.:bow:
Mike Locke describes your token as... Modern copy from Japan* Liberty head, 13 clover shaped stars around. +(2) Wreath with 1852 inside...
Yep. I think you're right, Bruce. I think if I had any kids, I'd like to have one like him.
Must be fun to dig up a thread from 2002, and talk to a member who hasn't posted here in nearly five years. LOL
So far, most of the world has turned their backs on TPG and it's attempts to commercialize the hobby. Eventually, the scam will collaps here, as...
Very nice. Definately not something you see every day.
There are several different designs of these tokens. The link below, should give you a little more insight into the history of them....
Yes, eBay is a slime pit. It plays host to a countless number of thieves, and profits greatly from their illegal activities.
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