I got it weighed today but I don't trust the results I will try again at a later date. It was raining and I put the coin in an eyeglass case. The...
This is the conclusion I was hoping someone would suggest. It is by far the easiest idea for me to understand. If this were true then the coin...
nice info, I did not expect any older coins were minted. However I am wondering if a more modern Jefferson 5 cent piece was minted in aluminum....
Anyone have any info about the U.S. Mint producing Aluminum Nickels? I have heard of Aluminum One Cent coins but that is as much as I can learn...
I only popped in for a minute to provide this link for you. I think after reading it you will understand a great deal more....
I am officially calling an end to this season of collecting. I will be back in Oct/Nov of this year and look forward to it. I have to many other...
I'm Back! Sorry it took so long, I like your 1904 Indian Head. Hard to tell if liberty is showing in the pic, it is a little dark. That is worth...
I understand what you are thinking and I have thought the same as you. I wish I could explain it but I can't. I have also seen the center design...
Love those dimes! Enter me in the contest please. I posted lately in the main coin forum...
Here is the 1995 Washington Quarter Rotated die error that I found friday when searching through a $500 box from the bank. Sorry Speedy! I have...
I would need to see both sides of a coin to accurately give my opinion as to value. You say those are the oldest coins your mother saved. Please...
I can't say what it is worth but I happen to like it! I think it is in nice condition,nice enough to be framed and hung on a wall. I think it...
Rotation is very significant. I do not know a way to measure the angle yet. I thought of trying to draw a pattern on paper and getting a rough...
I sur will Speedy! In fact I do have another good find to share. I will be poting in the main forum under INTERESTING FINDS thread. I have not...
The usual answer is as GD says,however there me be another reason.It is possible it is Brass Plated. Don't get your hopes up yet but I thought you...
Hard to tell in that photo, but it looks like a machine strike to me. IMHO Hope someone else can clarify this for you better than me.
I searched through a coffee jar full of cents my father collected from pocket change. I found it several weeks ago and almost forgot about it...
Thanks I haven't checked my other post yet. I'm not surprised at the value, I think $10 is great. If I could sell it, thats 1,000 times face value.
JUst to add to the confusion, I got 2 confirmation emails with the same order #. I just wonder if some idiot at the mint is going to bill me...
Also a tripod helps immensly with slow shutter speeds. And if you have a delay timer, use it.
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