For whatever reason, the 1970 proof sets are probably the most common to produce bull's-eye toned cents. I think the color is from the packaging...
Not just the politicians, but the distribution of the commems was rife with abuse so that a few dealers or organizations could corner a market and...
That blue coloration is quite common on 1930s era quarters and half dollars that were stored in bank rolls for significant periods of time. I...
The "ignore member" feature is one of the best things about this board.:woot:
Looks like damage.
That's a really dipped AU. I would give it AU55, but think the TPGs are more likely to go AU58. Regardless, I voted AU55.
I think the coin is MS, but I also think the coin is far too overlit to give a true, intelligent guess. I went with MS63.
It might be more likely to have secondary toning, rather than mint luster, from the light cleaning the coin sustained.
I see you have the two rare mintmark locations for the 1876-O IHC.:eek:
Looks like a 3 with dirt to me.
A date/mintmark undertaking of Seated coins is a horrendously difficult task with many incredibly scarce coins and some coins downright rare....
Well, you certainly did your part to support the counterfeiting industry in China.
He was always willing to talk at shows and was quite approachable. Condolences to his family and friends.
By the way, the USPS does pay out for much larger coin claims that are not sent via Registered Mail.
You can also use private insurance from a company such as Hugh Wood, Inc., and this can be much less expensive than other alternatives.
You can read the original Executive Order 6102 here- http://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/ws/index.php?pid=14611&st=&st1=
The Executive Order allowed individuals to hold up to $100 face value gold without any threat of confiscation or persecution. It also allowed...
It looks like an unc-ish type of coin, but that line in the toning through the body of Ms. Liberty would make me always think AU58 regardless of...
My opinion? Run. Away.
It is my observation that the TPG standards for what constitutes a DMPL have changed and that they are tighter today than in many times in the...
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