As a teen, I have limited access to coins and bills. I wasn't exactly around when the silver certificates were issued, so as a collector, I've...
That's not a "wide am" cent...
Whenever I go through a box, I usually find four or five copper cents with a nice luster like that. I keep them in a separate tube.
Hi jdog, :welcome: to cointalk! :D The "woody" look isn't much of an error. Sometimes the copper mixture isn't right, and it causes this. It's not...
Hm, good question. I found a 1909 cent and 1984-S Proof cent in boxes
Any cleaning of any coin will always lower the value.
Could you post pictures? Unfortunately, there are numerous counterfeits out there.
I would agree. The goloid is exceptionally rare and valuable, and I've seen numerous counterfeits/copies.
Wow, I love the detail on the 2 1/2 cent piece! Nice pick up!
Just remember, people thought that hoarding silver was silly back in the 1960's
Sorry, but we honestly cannot tell any sort of value without an image
Welcome back! Those are some pretty interesting finds. You ought to post some pictures. Oh, and you don't need to post this on three threads :)
It's a "third tier grader". They are far from as authentic in grading as the big three
I know of a lot of coins from that era that look like that, especially pennies
IGS isn't part of the "big three", of PCGS, NGC, and ANACS. Could you post some pictures? Getting it for just under spot in that condition raises...
I found one 2011 cent in a box of cents last week
Submitted the answers! :D Oh, out of curiosity, have you selected the prizes yet?
*fingers are crossed*
Couldn't agre more! I have a lamp that works like "natural sunlight" or something. Using a white light helps find details the best
Oh, and of course, :welcome:
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