The new Cherrypickers' Guide (5th edition vol II) is out and this variety is described by them as type G corresponding to CONECA RDV-007. There...
I see what you mean by the rotation, but isn't it on all Washington/eagle quarters?
Yes, proof coins are worth more than type B silver circulated quarters. But I would say unc type B are worth much more than proofs. 1969 D - 1972...
<<The OP's coin (jensenbay) is a Type 2. The one discussed on the PCGS Forum and posted here (Merc_crazy) is a Type 1.>> Lee, I am fast...
<<For the OP's coin, it's definitely a Type 2 Reverse as the "shape" of Florida is the Type 2 Shape and is unique to that particular Reverse...
disregard my previous comment
I am fascinated by the little lock of hair over/by the R of LIBERTY. In 1964 it covered the tail of R. in early 1971 it merged with the tail of R....
I collect money, the medium of exchange. If a coin is available only at a premium, I am not interested. Halves, both Canadian and US, have...
While we are on the red seal topic, I wonder if anybody can fill in any data on their geographical location during the days when they circulated...
I was goig to answer your comment on Canadian coins versus US ones by saying Canadian coins were slightly less than their US counterparts....
Wow! Finally an idea that will work. However I don't think it stands a chance of getting through Congress. Nothing, at present, stands a...
Back in the earlier 1950's, it really seeemed like halves were part of the circulation mix. It was an illusion though. I worked in an A&P...
Canada went to a smaller half dollar in 1968. Instead of a half being 100% heavier than a quarter, it was 38.9 % heavier. Yet halves have now...
Previously in this thread there was discussion on whether banks had to make Morgans available if they had any or whether they had to charge face....
I have been in a bank that had Morgan dollars. They refused to sell them to me. That was way back when they were worth $! each.
They probably would want to use clad coins for the sets like they did for 1973. They were having problems with the die steel for dollars and...
I wonder if the wording "will pay five dollars to the bearer on demand" scares merchants off now. It makes it sound like the bill is really not...
Here is some interesting info from John Wexler as of 2/26/2010 He noted 28 different wide AM working dies for 2000, 4 for 1999, and 23 for the...
You are absolutely right Kasia. All 1993 cents are close AM. It is a double failing on my part. I misspoke and I missed your reply at the time....
We have had quite a complete discussion of the 1999 WAM characteristics here. Has anybody noticed that a roll of WAM is longer than a roll of CAM...
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