That's what I thought but I wasn't sure. Which would explain why they are hen's teeth.
I like the Acadia. I was just wondering if the business strike S was put into circulation. My feeling is that "collectors" bought them from the...
Yes it was a proof. Once it has circulated, it is an "impaired" proof. It does not have the value of a proof, but is still collectible because of...
I'll return my college degree in Economics.
Ahaha. Seen this before. I didn't realize this was a proof. But it's not an S mint. Reading up on it now. "This was the first successful attempt...
Everyone blames the pandemic, supply chain and inflation for all of the price increases across all sectors. The sad reality is, all of these...
Is that an accurate color? QC. Agree with AU- details until proven otherwise.
If it was struck on a nickel planchet, it would be the size of a nickel and weigh 5.0 grams. A lot of the bordering letters and numbers would be...
Uncirculated MS-63 the coin is worth $2. Either I can't find the mintage numbers, or they haven't been released, but I assume it will be 2-3 million.
Year end super scrounge. I did hit one very nice spill, but I didn't make my gas expense. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
The condition is not that bad. The melt value is over $2 and there is a rare 1944 D/S variety. (IDK but I don't think this is it.) I've been...
All the copper came from supernova explosions before the earth was formed.
Also cleaned. When a copper coin that worn shows bright orange areas, it means someone scrubbed it with some abrasives. It may have been a...
This site says 7 in a row qualifies as a fancy serial number:...
Very nice Paddy. Merry Christmas.
The steelies are 2.7 grams. You have pot metal blanks, punch outs from an electric box as mentioned.
When you clean a coin it usually appears to be a grade higher. I also don't see it as MS. Agree with AU details.
Not a proof but still a valuable coin and a keeper.
Deceptive photography.
I was at 20. But if Steve says 15, then my grade is a little high.
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