They look raised to me! Chris
You're right! Sometimes persistence does pay off. I had a similar situation at the 2007 FUN Show. I had a 1901 $10 Bison note graded by PMG F12...
It is interesting. Maybe @mikediamond would know. Chris
There is no telling what you might find. There was a lot of north-south traffic during the gold rush years. The only thing I don't think you'll...
It can't be a vise job because the lettering would be backwards. Could it be a "Dropped Element" wherein a large piece of a grease-filled die...
Buy a proof set from the Mint. Look at a business strike, then look at the proof set. Keep doing this for a while, and it will eventually come to...
Alan, my personal opinion is that the motto should be changed to "IN GOD WE RUST" because I'm really getting tired of idiots hyping this...
Then maybe you should clean the Dansco thoroughly with a vacuum cleaner before ever using it. Chris
The issue with the plastic slide scratching a coin is because the edges are sharp. The plastic is smooth on both sides, so how could it scratch...
The Dansco plastic covers will only scratch coins if the person isn't careful. When inserting a coin, leave the plastic strip covering the...
I thought a "BIE" chip is between the B & E. Chris
@YOC Of course, there is also the possibility that the seller knows exactly what he/she is doing, and the group of coins in the photo are that...
It must be that black and yellow book......."Errors for Dummies". Chris
Maybe it's in the "Top 4" errors for someone who doesn't know much about errors, but I wouldn't consider it in the "Top 100". Chris
To make sure it works properly, you need to test it at Fort Knox or the West Point Mint.:woot::woot::woot::woot::woot::woot: Chris
There might be slight doubling on the ear (aargh!) but that's it. Chris
Billy, you need to remember that 4.6 billion coins were struck for this date/mintmark. How many dies do you think were used to produce all of...
Well, I asked the OP to answer his own question to see if he knew or if he just wanted opinions from others. Chris
It saves you the trouble of hoarding some coins that are worth less than face value based on the price of Grade A copper. Chris
I should have added that it would have to be a non-profit organization. Chris
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