The '97 is PMD. Something struck the coin and dug into the surface beside Lincoln's nose. The '90 appears to be strike doubling but your photos...
mmac, do you have a copy of the Red Book (Guide to US Coins by Yeoman)? If not you should get a copy. In it is a fairly good description of the...
Your education here at CoinTalk saved you $57,000 on that one coin!!
I agree with Krispy - the roll is worth $2. 1964 is one of the most common dates for nickels. Over 2.8 Billion nickels dated 1964 were struck in...
Next time I have the coin out of the box I'll try to get some photos that show the frost better.
I can describe the luster without looking at the coin. It has no luster (or essentially no luster) because it is a Proof coin. Proof coins (except...
Fret, If you like you can put me down as your sponsor when you join ANA. I don't get anything for it other than letting them know I am out here...
I collected coins for 22 years before I joined ANA. I have been a Life Member of ANA now for 24 years. Thanks mostly to ANA I have learned more...
That coin has had a hard life. Looks like it might have been dipped in acid.
What do you mean by "No brockage."? Did you think this coin had a brockage?
Usually you will get an answer by posting your question once. Multiple threads creates confusion. Your "coin" is probably a fantasy piece....
If the coin was fully in the collar when it was struck multiple times it would still be the correct diameter. Are you asking about coins that are...
Yep. That is a cud and it is an error caused by a portion of the die breaking off.
Here ya go. These are not the best photos. I will try to take some better photos another time. I am posting two photos of the obverse; the first...
And copper. 25% nickel and 75% copper.
PMD. The damage on both sides line up with each other.
Have you priced Breen's Encyclopedia (if you are able to find one)?
Can you post a better pic of that 3-leg?
Earlier proof coins exist (made primarily as presentation pieces for dignitaries) but the Mint started making proof coins for sale to the general...
Like some people say, "It's all Greek to me."
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