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Expert: - 12/13/2009


Question
i found a 1980 d nickel that has a series of numbers stamped down the front and back of the coin. is it a misprint from the mint.
the markings are from top to bottom  p1135
                                    12s
                                    cga
                                    350
                                    12/08
                                    lot
                                    00177


Answer
Hi Ricky,
Being stamped into the coin is odd.  My only guess is that CGA is a coin grading association, lot would be the lot # of an auction, and 12/08 being the date of the auction.

Maybe it was a counterstamped piece to promote the auction.

Try searching Google for CGA.

Regards
Joe Hylas
www.AllCoins.US

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Numismatic professional with over 30 years experience can answer your questions about US coins, their values, how best to sell them and where to buy them. Interested in starting a collection? Find out which areas are undervalued and how to acquire those coins at the best price.

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Ex-Head Precious Metals trader for Deak-Perera International with 42 offices worldwide. Industry experience since 1978. Has worked co-operatively with US Mint, Royal Canadian Mint, Austrian Mint, Chamber of Mines of South Africa, World Gold Council and Platinum Guild International. Professioanl numismatist specializing in US Coins. Always buying collections, will travel if size of collection warrants. Website: www.AllCoins.US

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