1858 :) All the silver coins in them were 90% silver. The proof sets before that were 90% as well but they weren't sold to the general public.
Not a large date, it's a"medium" date. Most "large" dates you see are actually medium dates. On the large date the date actually overlaps the...
Except most likely you can't actually spend it anywhere.
The 204 gram coin is a normal copper plated zinc cent. A little light but within mint tolerance. The magnetic 2.7 gram coin is either plated...
Lettering is not incuse or mirrored.
Yet Puerto Rico has had several elections on the question as whether to apply for statehood and statehood always gets voted down. They have voted...
You have to wonder if the other artists submitted entries. The contest was announced on Nov 23rd, and I believe the finished plasters had to be...
Yes those show ghosting (PIDT)
No, I wouldn't mind owning a set, even though I don't like gold, because they have an interesting history to them, but they are more than I can...
ANA membership allows you to submit to NGC without buying a subscription not PCGS. So now you can submit to either one.
OK that answers what I was wondering. Whether it was just a random counterstamp or one of the fundraising ones.
Probably because the seller DID buy delivery confirmation and it showed that it was delivered. That is the problem with delivery confirmation,...
I can't, mintages will be fairly high.
They would just tell you they are not one of the participating stores.
True it was intended for that, but it was also a US coin and was legal tender for use in commerce here from 1873 to mid 1876 (and again after...
OK, if I'm right and it is a chinese piece then the answer is No.
Oh and although not mentioned in Breen his book has large clear pictures and the recutting clearly shows in them.
The 40% silver Ikes ARE clad coins. 80% silver 20% copper outer layers clad to a 21% silver 79% copper core. the edge of the core can oxidize...
Everything about it looks "soft and mushy". Very weak on the central details and curls. Strongly suspect a chinese piece.
Why can't I find them at that price. (when I have the money available) :)
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