New to coin collecting
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Here's a link to how to post a topic with images in our community https://coinauctionshelp.com/welcome-to ... community/
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You also agree to follow these guidelines. You must agree to these rules to be a member of this forum. NO SPAM! Spam is deleted within minutes, no spam will ever be left in our community.
1. Post a front and back image of your coin with a specific question about what you’re seeing or asking about and one coin per topic.
2. Please remove coin from the holder unless it’s US or an official mint case or unless it is graded by a grading service.
3. Images should be taken by a camera or cell phone camera, we ask that members don’t use images through a microscope screen.
4. Always start your own topic, please don’t ask about your coin or post your coin in someone else’s coin topic.
5. Do not send private messages about your coin unless an Admin ask you too and the same for sending emails through the board.
6. No spam. Do not post any links to your coin or other non-coin websites.
7. Always be respectful even if something makes you upset or you don’t agree with a member. You can always get a second opinion elsewhere. If you have an issue then politely ask an admin in an PM. PM’s are for issues, technical and personal, but not for coin questions (refer to number 5 on this list). Our community is not a soap box for complaining or drama, so please refrain from doing so here.[/size]
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Jaderose354
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Re: New to coin collecting
Possibly. But not certainly. More data needed as to which coin it is and specifics on weight. Without pics there is no way to help.
Common grading company shortcomings & resulting co$tly mi$take$ to collectors (using Kennedy No FG halves):
https://tinyurl.com/y7rksxu8
How much squash would a sasquatch squash if a sasquatch would squash squash?
https://tinyurl.com/y7rksxu8
How much squash would a sasquatch squash if a sasquatch would squash squash?
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Jaderose354
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Re: New to coin collecting
1878 3 cent coin is this fake cause its heavy?
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SensibleSal66
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Re: New to coin collecting
Not necessarily , we are talking about 1878 , so I'm sure planchet weights were off sometimes . Yours looks to be in great shape speaking generally . They weight should be about 1.94 g . I don't think .56 mg more is too much to worry about . How does it look and feel to you . It's supposed to be Proof coin from what I gather .
I recommend either having it checked out on your own or submit some better picks for us to view .Good Luck , Sal
I recommend either having it checked out on your own or submit some better picks for us to view .Good Luck , Sal
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" All replies are my opinion based on experience"
Casual Collector 40+ years , 10 years Error coins ( still learning).
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Earle42
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Re: New to coin collecting
Do a search for 1878 Three cent piece images. Compare yours to what a legit one look like. Pay attention to details. You should be able to easily tell yours is a fake from the design elements not being close to a real one.
Common grading company shortcomings & resulting co$tly mi$take$ to collectors (using Kennedy No FG halves):
https://tinyurl.com/y7rksxu8
How much squash would a sasquatch squash if a sasquatch would squash squash?
https://tinyurl.com/y7rksxu8
How much squash would a sasquatch squash if a sasquatch would squash squash?
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Jaderose354
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