From a numismatic standpoint, if a coin can’t be established it’s basically worth face value or spot material. Even then there are limitations....
Close AM. Another diagnostic is the engraver’s initials (FG). If you are confused look at the initials for the qualifying font artwork. Good luck.
The image from the book shows doubling that demonstrates a couple of the classic tells (thickened device with traditional border lines and...
Find a heavier object in your home that has optimal size to set your phone camera at the ideal focal length to get crisp, sharp pictures. The...
Hi David - sorry for the lingo. For severely worn nickels (V Nickels and Buffalo Nickels without dates), you can soak them in vinegar to reveal...
I can't recall if I posted pictures of the pickled nickel set I started with CRH finds. But I've found most of them (considering most mid/late...
Looks like a normal cent as well. You might want to offer your opinion on what attribution is assigned (or thought to apply) and supply pictures...
Those Zincolns are terribly unstable for the long haul. I would hope that once in a slab, it's largely 'frozen in time'. But...
Nice looking coin Joe...I'm with the group. Compare and contrast with known prices paid. Settle on a fair price and enjoy that coin!!
I pickle them to see if I can fill another hole. It's amazing what is flowing through our system.
I suspect you have a pile of dateless Buffalo nickels. I wonder how complete a set you might have especially with your location.
Not a VDB, but expensive enough... [ATTACH]
This looks like a business strike to me. It may have also spent time on a necklace. I believe it is genuine and retains some color. Well struck as...
I’ve thought about that too. Mailing a brick doesn’t make sense but hauling it could work. Also, making connections with other likeminded...
Here in the northeast my mix is a little different being closer to Philadelphia but commensurate. The 2009D to 2009P is a lot different than...
Nice clash. Not sure if it’s listed at maddieclashes but BJ may want to see pictures otherwise. Nice clean coin for photos.
Looks like die deterioration and some MD. When posting pictures, having one of the obverse and reverse will help folks here with assisting in the...
That's a nice find!
You can build AU/BU sets of State Quarters CRH while looking for other finds, but it may take a while. Also, keep in mind that if you have an...
It's looking like it may be a bit of die wash based on the comparison coin. Other details look a little 'duller' on your subject coin. The...
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