A delamination is similar a "woodie", but the metal peeled away from the coin because of the poor bond. The 1953-S corroded, probably because it...
It's Machine Doubling. [ATTACH]
The L on the rim is the result of a well used deteriorating master hub, possibly a worn out die and circulation wear/metal movement.
Nice, I like the first two best. Found a short write up on the Beckmann & Gerety token:...
Assuming there are no issues with the reverse, I would say it's worth about $40.
I don't have the expertise to say whether it's real or not, but I do think the font of "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" looks off, especially "R" in...
What does this even mean? Not Red Brown I hope, because it's certainly not. Sellers photos: [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
No, sorry. It's a large date. https://lincolncentresource.com/smalldates/1982.html By the way, if you don't want to make a poll when you create a...
MS-66 I think it's technically a 65, but gets 66 because of the color.
Picking my top three favorites is next to impossible. So, here are three of my top favorites. This was my first Capped Bust Half Dollar. The...
The ANA recently came out with a highly informative counterfeit detection video series. Go check it out! [MEDIA]
I got the book today. Thanks again @yarm!
I'm at VF-25/30 details, cleaned. There's no way in my opinion this coin would straight grade. You did pretty good though, the coin is worth at...
Looks like someone went wild with a marker. The ink color doesn't match that of the banknote either.
Entry Thanks @dwhiz Haven't receive this in the mail yet, but I have to post it given the context... [ATTACH]
My advice would be to pass on this coin. I would either save up my money or choose a lower grade example. I think you'll be better off in the long...
There are small marks all over the coin and I don't like the bright patch under the buffalo. Also the color looks off. Another thing to consider...
From the pictures it looks cleaned to me, I'd call it AU Details.
MS-63? That looks MS-64/65 borderline to me.
The design doesn't match other gold dollars and it's base metal. I'm going with (contemporary?) counterfeit pocket piece. I circled a few of the...
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