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by PetesPockets55
Wed Dec 06, 2017 7:40 am
Forum: General US Coin Forum
Topic: Silver Coin Roll Melt Value
Replies: 9
Views: 3061

Re: Silver Coin Roll Melt Value

I do have melt by the roll http://coinauctionshelp.com/how-many-coins-in-a-roll/ So copper and silver melt by the pound? Hum... Any other suggestions? Not necessarily melt by the pound, but quantities of coins per pound. I know from experience Indian heads are about 150 pieces per pound and wheats ...
by PetesPockets55
Wed Dec 06, 2017 6:19 am
Forum: General US Coin Forum
Topic: Wheat Penny date error?
Replies: 4
Views: 1384

Re: Wheat Penny date error?

I agree.
Hard to tell with these blurry images but it might be a 1956d that was struck on the right side of the 5 and shifted some metal.
by PetesPockets55
Wed Dec 06, 2017 6:11 am
Forum: General US Coin Forum
Topic: Silver Coin Roll Melt Value
Replies: 9
Views: 3061

Re: Silver Coin Roll Melt Value

Good idea Daniel.
How about adding a quick reference for how many of each denomination are in a pound for those that buy in bulk.
Check out this link- Bulk Lincoln cents
by PetesPockets55
Wed Dec 06, 2017 5:47 am
Forum: Mint Errors and Varieties Forum
Topic: 1960d Cent /Small Date ?
Replies: 3
Views: 1467

Re: 1960d Cent /Small Date ?

Does that reverse die break and chip on the rim by the O qualify as a cud? I know there is a minimum size usually to officially qualify. Edit: checked Cuds on coins for definition and realized this is not a cud because it does not extend onto the field of the coin. Also found out there doesn't appea...
by PetesPockets55
Wed Dec 06, 2017 5:42 am
Forum: Mint Errors and Varieties Forum
Topic: 1860 Indian Head Cent: Topless Letters
Replies: 4
Views: 1136

Re: 1860 Indian Head Cent: Topless Letters

Gotta agree with Daniel but I lost count of the E's.
Which E in STATES? whistling2:
And it looks like the first T has a little anomaly where the left "flag" joins the cross bar.
by PetesPockets55
Wed Dec 06, 2017 5:32 am
Forum: Mint Errors and Varieties Forum
Topic: wheat penny error?
Replies: 4
Views: 1331

Re: wheat penny error?

Here's a question on the image Mark posted.
Is it die wear that causes the bottom bar of the E (in WE) to be curved, as opposed to straight?
And if that is what is causing the curve, does that mean the OP's coin is an earlier die stage but has more circulation wear?
Thanks.
by PetesPockets55
Wed Nov 29, 2017 9:41 am
Forum: General US Coin Forum
Topic: 1963 type b Washington Quarter(wirh arrow tips exposed)
Replies: 3
Views: 1315

Re: 1963 type b Washington Quarter(wirh arrow tips exposed)

Welcome and photos, obverse and reverse, are needed. Thanks
by PetesPockets55
Wed Nov 29, 2017 9:36 am
Forum: General US Coin Forum
Topic: 1970 large date are a small/ die chip on date
Replies: 5
Views: 2199

Re: 1970 large date are a small/ dye chip on date

Based on the tail of the 7 being lower than the bottom of the 1, I'd say large date. That said, I think the large/small date 1970 only applies to the 1970 S cent. As to the 0, it looks flattened from contact on the upper half. I agree with Mark. Because the image was blurry it was hard to tell what...
by PetesPockets55
Wed Nov 29, 2017 9:31 am
Forum: General US Coin Forum
Topic: 1999 wam penny
Replies: 4
Views: 1758

Re: 1999 wam penny

Even though it's a WAM the coin's grade is also a determining factor in having it graded and WAM's that are circulated and brown like this are not worth all the fees. I agree with Daniel from a purely financial standpoint. But if it holds special importance to you for your collection it might be wo...
by PetesPockets55
Sun Nov 19, 2017 8:45 am
Forum: General US Coin Forum
Topic: 1957 ?
Replies: 5
Views: 2379

Re: 1957 ?

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An image of both sides plus more info about your question (less vague) is very helpful.
If you want us to help with answers we need specifics with your questions please. Thanks.
by PetesPockets55
Sun Nov 19, 2017 8:40 am
Forum: General US Coin Forum
Topic: 1991 dye chip?
Replies: 3
Views: 2013

Re: 1991 dye chip?

Can you post an image of the reverse of the coin?
Thanks.
by PetesPockets55
Tue Nov 14, 2017 9:33 pm
Forum: Mint Errors and Varieties Forum
Topic: 1944 multi errors
Replies: 11
Views: 3272

Re: 1944 multi errors

david.johnson wrote: Mon Nov 13, 2017 6:09 pm Without the plastic. I hope u can c it this time. It is pretty
Sorry but no images is showing up.
by PetesPockets55
Mon Nov 13, 2017 6:36 am
Forum: General US Coin Forum
Topic: 1990 shows 2nd mouth and eye
Replies: 3
Views: 1584

Re: 1990 shows 2nd mouth and eye

Sorry but both of those marks are from contact, probably from the edge of another coin hitting at an angle.
by PetesPockets55
Sat Nov 11, 2017 1:48 pm
Forum: Mint Errors and Varieties Forum
Topic: 1866 Indian Head Cent error
Replies: 19
Views: 4637

Re: 1866 Indian Head Cent error

I missed something somewhere.
Are the denticles part of the collar or part of the hammer & anvil dies?
I guess I never thought it was anything other than a device on the hammer & anvil die.
by PetesPockets55
Fri Nov 10, 2017 9:34 pm
Forum: Mint Errors and Varieties Forum
Topic: 1944 multi errors
Replies: 11
Views: 3272

Re: 1944 multi errors

The image is too blurry to see anything other than a white residue.
by PetesPockets55
Fri Nov 10, 2017 9:30 pm
Forum: Mint Errors and Varieties Forum
Topic: 1866 Indian Head Cent error
Replies: 19
Views: 4637

Re: 1866 Indian Head Cent error

Really nice 1866.
Is there some thing inside the loop of the first 6 also (parallel the right side)?
When I zoom in on the full obverse image there appears to be something inside the first 6
by PetesPockets55
Thu Nov 09, 2017 7:22 am
Forum: General US Coin Forum
Topic: 1919 Double Die Obverse Buffalo Nickel
Replies: 7
Views: 5164

Re: 1919 Double Die Obverse Buffalo Nickel

Welcome to the forum. Glad to have you here. While it is an interesting coin and will certainly grab a persons attention, it is only MD (Machine or Mechanical Doubling). It holds some value as an educational specimen and learning tool but this non-valuable doubling was created when the coin was pro...
by PetesPockets55
Thu Nov 09, 2017 7:14 am
Forum: General US Coin Forum
Topic: 1982 copper penny Small or Large Date ? help me please !!
Replies: 6
Views: 4410

Re: 1982 copper penny Small or Large Date ? help me please !!

Once again.... thanks a lot guys, i really appreciate your time and knowledge ...for reading my post and giving your opinion....meanwhile, i will keep looking for those little treasures....maybe next time i have better luck....!!!! You're welcome. Glad we could help "The Question" get an ...
by PetesPockets55
Tue Nov 07, 2017 11:32 pm
Forum: General US Coin Forum
Topic: 1982 copper penny Small or Large Date ? help me please !!
Replies: 6
Views: 4410

Re: 1982 copper penny Small or Large Date ? help me please !!

it's a large date--- I know what you were hoping for but I agree with Mike. The easiest way I can tell is on the 2. Large date- The diagonal line from the top loop to the left side of the base is straight (like this 2 ) Small date- Curves slightly as it reaches the base. ( 2 ) The large date also c...
by PetesPockets55
Tue Nov 07, 2017 11:14 pm
Forum: Mint Errors and Varieties Forum
Topic: 1948 d wheat penny with copper "collar"
Replies: 6
Views: 2027

Re: 1948 d wheat penny with copper "collar"

Thanks, that is what I assumed. Oddly, enough it is exactly the same size as a quarter. I will consider it a cool piece of "Americana". The coolest part of this is that it really grabbed my kids' attention. They keep trying to figure out why and how someone would do this. Thanks again for...
by PetesPockets55
Tue Nov 07, 2017 7:50 am
Forum: General US Coin Forum
Topic: Rare key cents in very worn condition
Replies: 2
Views: 1703

Re: Rare key cents in very worn condition

And remember, there a lot of well made fakes coming out of a certain country that add to the "inventory". I wouldn't be surprised if the mintages haven't grown 10% by now because of the fake key dates.
by PetesPockets55
Tue Nov 07, 2017 7:46 am
Forum: World and Ancient Coin Forum
Topic: 1898 Mexican Centavos or Not
Replies: 3
Views: 1796

Re: 1898 Mexican Centavos or Not

Best way to tell is start with an internet search for the date and country and see what turns up. You'll be amazed at the numismatic information that will sidetrack you for hours. hugeeyes
by PetesPockets55
Tue Nov 07, 2017 7:43 am
Forum: General US Coin Forum
Topic: 2009 D penny error
Replies: 10
Views: 7698

Re: 1970 quarter (Dbl. die)

I found these 2 quarters on line for $200 because of the Dbl. die on the motto. What do you think? Can't really see the areas in question to tell. But I would say that if the seller cannot tell you a specific variety for you to compare it to, do NOT buy it . A lot of nickels and clad coinage has od...
by PetesPockets55
Tue Nov 07, 2017 7:38 am
Forum: Mint Errors and Varieties Forum
Topic: 1948 d wheat penny with copper "collar"
Replies: 6
Views: 2027

Re: 1948 d wheat penny with copper "collar"

That is neat but that was added after it left the mint since the mint never placed them in bezels.
Saw one recently on another forum with a similar year.
by PetesPockets55
Tue Nov 07, 2017 7:35 am
Forum: General US Coin Forum
Topic: 1974 D penny error
Replies: 15
Views: 9643

Re: 1974 D penny error

Try soaking in acetone. (May come off even if placed in warm water if it is syrup from soda or sugar.) Some of it is definitely a substance (evidently very hard) on the surface. And the best way for you to see if anything is under it is to remove the residue. Look forward to seeing another image af...
by PetesPockets55
Thu Nov 02, 2017 9:19 pm
Forum: General US Coin Forum
Topic: 1804 Silver Dollar
Replies: 3
Views: 1864

Re: 1804 Silver Dollar

I thought that one was going to get the nod from the other thread. happydance:
Thanks Mark.
by PetesPockets55
Thu Nov 02, 2017 9:12 pm
Forum: General US Coin Forum
Topic: Need help with medal i dug up
Replies: 14
Views: 4427

Re: Need help with medal i dug up

mhonzell wrote: Thu Nov 02, 2017 6:12 am I'll post the story in a new thread...
Thanks Mark. Tried a Google search but came up with conflicting ones.
Looking forward to
it.
by PetesPockets55
Thu Nov 02, 2017 5:56 am
Forum: General US Coin Forum
Topic: Need help with medal i dug up
Replies: 14
Views: 4427

Re: Need help with medal i dug up

The most expensive American collectible coin sits in the Smithsonian and its a counterfeit coin. The history of a coin can be far more appealing than the actual coin. But, it has to have a history and demand. So, anything is possible, just not very likely. You are such a tease lol: for not telling ...
by PetesPockets55
Thu Nov 02, 2017 5:41 am
Forum: Mint Errors and Varieties Forum
Topic: 1999 Georgia State Quarter questions
Replies: 3
Views: 1399

Re: 1999 Georgia State Quarter questions

Nhysandra, What are you thinking is an example of an error on this one?
Because with the severity of the damage it makes it difficult to see anything.
by PetesPockets55
Sun Oct 29, 2017 7:38 pm
Forum: General US Coin Forum
Topic: Foreign coin production at us mints.
Replies: 6
Views: 5884

Re: Foreign coin production at us mints.

Daniel wrote: Sun Oct 29, 2017 3:43 pm It's how the acid erodes it where it is less dense in the fields around the more dense relief is my guess.
Thanks Daniel. I was leaning towards different density in that area being the culprit as well.
by PetesPockets55
Sun Oct 29, 2017 11:41 am
Forum: General US Coin Forum
Topic: Foreign coin production at us mints.
Replies: 6
Views: 5884

Re: Foreign coin production at us mints.

Sounds like ................. a coin dipped in acid. Daniel, You nailed it just from my description. No doubts at all now about it being an acid dipped coin (or Draino). I have to laugh at myself (again) because each time I convinced myself I could retire (not!) because of this rare find (struck on...
by PetesPockets55
Sun Oct 29, 2017 9:05 am
Forum: General US Coin Forum
Topic: Foreign coin production at us mints.
Replies: 6
Views: 5884

Re: Foreign coin production at us mints.

There are five pdf files that can be downloaded for free from different locations. Search criteria: "Domestic and Foreign Coins Manufactured by Mints of the United States 1793-19xx", which is the title of the document. Substitute for "xx": 65, 70, 73, 76, 80 Do you know of any t...
by PetesPockets55
Sat Oct 28, 2017 12:05 pm
Forum: General US Coin Forum
Topic: Foreign coin production at us mints.
Replies: 6
Views: 5884

Foreign coin production at us mints.

Oct2017_MintErrorNews1947ElSalvador1Centavo.png This graph is a screenshot from the link below to MinterrorNews.com. A big "Thank you!" to them. We've had the subject of foreign coin production at US mints come up before. If I remember correctly, someone (P?) was looking for client countr...
by PetesPockets55
Fri Oct 27, 2017 5:56 pm
Forum: General US Coin Forum
Topic: Civil War Tokens
Replies: 198
Views: 66577

Re: Civil War Tokens

Nicely done again.
Your images show the detail of Washington's hair very well.
by PetesPockets55
Thu Oct 26, 2017 8:02 pm
Forum: General US Coin Forum
Topic: 2017 America bullion
Replies: 4
Views: 1830

Re: 2017 America bullion

I'm impressed with the 2017 America silver bullion from the US Mint. It is not often I purchase anything modern as I think they mostly lack any artistic value. Look at how two different types of cameo effect are used to "color" the bald eagle and the stars on Miss Liberty. I couldn't agre...
by PetesPockets55
Wed Oct 25, 2017 5:34 am
Forum: General US Coin Forum
Topic: Need help with medal i dug up
Replies: 14
Views: 4427

Re: Need help with medal i dug up

Curtisr1 wrote: Wed Oct 25, 2017 5:12 am Thanks for your info
You're welcome.
And nice images by the way. Not so easy sometimes.
by PetesPockets55
Wed Oct 25, 2017 5:32 am
Forum: General US Coin Forum
Topic: 1955 wheat penny help
Replies: 11
Views: 6625

Re: 1955 wheat penny help

The coin is damaged and worth face or the copper melt, anything different about this coin was caused by the copious amount of contact marks it has sustained. Definitely agree with Daniel. I've only been back in collecting about 5 years and in that relatively short time have seen lots of odd damage ...
by PetesPockets55
Wed Oct 25, 2017 5:09 am
Forum: General US Coin Forum
Topic: Need help with medal i dug up
Replies: 14
Views: 4427

Re: Need help with medal i dug up

20171023_194929.jpgWould they put all the markings of a authentic one on a fake and can it still be collectible I don't know if it would be considered a counterfeit/fake. The expression "Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery" comes to mind. Just a very similar design, possibly produ...
by PetesPockets55
Wed Oct 25, 2017 4:50 am
Forum: General US Coin Forum
Topic: Need help with medal i dug up
Replies: 14
Views: 4427

Re: Need help with medal i dug up

WOW! 4" is a large medal. Too bad the Bank didn't present it in GOLD! hugeeyes Nice catch, Cliff! North America is too far left and South America is too accurate. On the real one, South America in "shrunk" in the East-West directions and the Baja Peninsula is visible. I didn't study ...