Bronze is totally normal, both types were used in 1982.
50 years since the current design was first printed.
It boggles the mind that someone with obviously no knowledge of coins would blindly throw $100 like that.
Many people saved the new memorial cents by the roll when they first came out. I had a neighbor that had entire bins full of them. He was trying...
I've always liked the Classic head cents, they so often seem to be overlooked. Really enjoying your series, thanks for sharing.
I wonder if it's a regional thing, maybe certain coins circulated more in some areas than in others. I've actually found quite a number of two...
I really don't think half cents circulated that well. I've never found one, but my brother found one draped bust half cent.
63-s, what you are seeing as a stop after the A is just a rough spot from the corrosion. Look at the spacing between the plow and the N in NOVA...
They're all just normal cents, I've never heard of a 1983 AM error.
I joined a few of those groups as well. At least 90% of some of them are damaged coins, or normal coins at super high magnification showing every...
Not a problem. I've got a few Fugios but they're all pretty rough. Every time I see one posted I get the urge to buy a better one! Believe it...
OK, update, it's definitely a 12-U, which is known for heavy clash marks.
Clashes are actually very common on these. I don't really specialize in these but if no one else chimes in I do have some info on these I could...
The companion isn't really a new edition, it is more of, well a companion. It doesn't have all the information of the original book, or the large...
Absolutely the best is this one. New Jersey State Coppers: Siboni, Roger S., Howes, John L., Ish, A. Buell: 9780897223287: Amazon.com: Books ,but...
I wouldn't claim that! I have been more into Connecticuts the last few years, but have a soft spot for New Jerseys, I got my first as a young...
It's amazing how affordable coins with so much history can be!
Yes, 38-a.
This one is a 48-g, which is an R-1 variety.
It's a 38-a, which is a bit of a better variety at R-5.
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