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| 1913 gold 2 1/2 dollar coin | 11/22/2009 |
Q: I have a small gold coin with an eagle on one side and an Indian on the other. On the eagle side ...
A: The approximate retail value of a $2 1/2 gold coin, according to "Coin Values" is in the $275 to ...
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| 2000 Virginia State Quarter misprint | 11/22/2009 |
Q: I have a 2000 Virginia State quarter that has an off center strike the date and mint are clearly ...
A: It is hard to give you a precise answer without a photo or actually examining the coin. It sounds ...
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| DOUBLE SIDED QUARTER | 11/21/2009 |
Q: I HAVE A US QUARTER THAT HAS THE AMERICAN EAGLE ON BOTH SIDES. IT APPEARS TO HAVE BEEN IN ...
A: Your coin is likely a "magic coin" used to trick people when you guess heads or tails, for you ...
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| 1934 Wheat Cent | 11/21/2009 |
Q: I recently made a purchase of over 10,000 Pennies From 1859 to present and discovered a 1934 wheat ...
A: The first thing to do would be to compare your coin to a normal coin in the same group. Look at the ...
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| 1976 2 ollar bill missing 1 serial number | 11/20/2009 |
Q: I have a 1976 2 dollar bill missing 1 serial number in the upper right hand side and the bottom ...
A: The description you give suggests it to possibly be partial obstruction error. I would be able to ...
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| coin | 11/20/2009 |
Q: I have an old money clip that has a silver piece in the middle. It says from top to bottom Silver ...
A: Karen: Your piece had the 2 gram .999F silver bar applied to the money clip. The 1 gram bars sell ...
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| morgan silver dollars | 11/20/2009 |
Q: I have 2 Morgan Silver Dollars, one dated 1900P and the other dated 1888P. Can you please tell me ...
A: To be able to give you the best opinion on the values of any of your coins, they need to be properly ...
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| United States Mercury Dimes Set | 11/19/2009 |
Q: I have a mercury dime set. It consists of dimes from 1941-1945S. Can you please tell me the value of ...
A: To be able to give you the best opinion on the values of any of your coins, they need to be properly ...
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| coin value | 11/19/2009 |
Q: the coin has one troy ounce 999 silver on top, date 1983, eagle with stars above head, liberty ...
A: I just answered a question like yours. What you have is actually a privately minted silver bullion ...
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| Pope John Paul II Coins | 11/19/2009 |
Q: I have 4 of these coins. Can you please tell me the value? The front is a bust of the pope and on ...
A: What you have are actually privately minted silver bullion rounds that were likely struck to ...
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| Lincoln Chronicles error or altered? | 11/18/2009 |
Q: Good day Ronald, I recently bought the Lincoln coin and Chronicles set second-hand as, ...
A: I took your photo and saved it to a file. I then opened your photo and enlarged it to get a better ...
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| lincoln 50 state pennies | 11/18/2009 |
Q: Since i do possess the complete set of lincoln 1976 state stamped pennies,with the lands of the usa ...
A: I'm not familiar with this specific set, but I am aware of Lincoln cents having images stamped into ...
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| $20 bill misprint | 11/17/2009 |
Q: I recently received a $20 bill that appears to be a misprint. It came thru our office and was ...
A: If the bill was returned, then there is a good chance it is not counterfeit. The description you ...
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| 1880 silver dollars | 11/17/2009 |
Q: Just looking for brief history of coin and current values. Thanks, Tony
A: History on the Morgan Dollar. The Morgan Dollar is a silver United States dollar coin. The dollars ...
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| 1987 Penny | 11/17/2009 |
Q: Where there any steel D pennies made in 1987?
A: The cents have been made of copper plated zinc since 1982, which was a transitional year, with both ...
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| 20 Dollar note | 11/16/2009 |
Q: Ron Any help with the attached scan of the 20 dollar note frm the New-Brunswick Bank of New Jersey.
A: A lot of determining value depends on your notes condition. Based on your photo, I'd say your note ...
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| dime with penny pressed in center | 11/15/2009 |
Q: i have 1999 dime with a penny pressed into the center visible from both sides, i know its a penny in ...
A: OK Kyle: A mated pair is a different type of animal. The photo you referenced is a blank cent that ...
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| Silver certificate/Ferderal Reserve note | 11/15/2009 |
Q: I have been cleaning out my grandmothers house and i have found my grandfathers coin and paper money ...
A: A lot depends on your notes condition as well as the federal reserve branch the notes were issued ...
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| dime with penny pressed in center | 11/15/2009 |
Q: i have 1999 dime with a penny pressed into the center visible from both sides, i know its a penny in ...
A: I viewed your photos. Based on your description, along with the photos, I offer the added insight: ...
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| dime with penny pressed in center | 11/15/2009 |
Q: i have 1999 dime with a penny pressed into the center visible from both sides, i know its a penny in ...
A: I'm guessing what you may have is a double denomination error, a cent struck over a struck dime. ...
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| 3 types of coins | 11/14/2009 |
Q: Mr. Fern, Hello my name is Joe and the other day my grandma wanted to show me a bunch of coins and ...
A: You actually are asking about 5 different types of coins, not three. I'd suggest you try and limit ...
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| 2 grams | 11/12/2009 |
Q: I have a silver pendant just like the Jan who wrote you on 09-09-09. Same serial number same ...
A: I've listed a link where you can convert grams to troy ounces for future reference. See: ...
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| 2009 Lincoln Chronical Set Error? | 11/12/2009 |
Q: In the five coin Lincoln Chronicles set I received from the mint, the one cent "presidency" coin has ...
A: I haven't ordered anything from the mint in years. In most instances, you wait, and you can buy for ...
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| 2009 Lincoln Chronical Set Error? | 11/11/2009 |
Q: In the five coin Lincoln Chronicles set I received from the mint, the one cent "presidency" coin has ...
A: I took your photo and enlarged it. Under magnification, your coin appears to me to be a planchet ...
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| Connecticut State Quarter | 11/11/2009 |
Q: I have a Connecticut State Quarter that is half copper and half silver on the back of the coin. ...
A: You may have a valuable error coin! These are very collectible on the state quarter series, and ...
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| Misprinted $5 bill | 11/9/2009 |
Q: This $5 bill is a 1985 series. The front (Abe) is fine, but the back side has distinct ink overload ...
A: Actually, it sounds like you may have one of the more common paper errors, an ink smear. Condition ...
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| Bryan Dollar | 11/9/2009 |
Q: I have one of those Bryan dollars and wonder if it is genuine piece from the 1896 campaign or a copy ...
A: What you have is most likely a token or medal struck during the campaign of 1896 to elect William ...
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| Blake & Co. Assayers coin | 11/9/2009 |
Q: I also have a $20 gold coin with Blake & Co. assayers on it. One side has Sac. California gold, 20 ...
A: Blake and Co. were assayers in 1854 in California. It is also the year the San Francisco mint ...
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| medallion | 11/8/2009 |
Q: hey Ronald, I have an unusual medallion and would like to find out some information and value as ...
A: I wasn't familiar with the medal you talk of, but expected it maybe connected to the Chicago or NY ...
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| Bryan Dollar | 11/7/2009 |
Q: I have an old coin 2 1/2" in diameter that, on one side, says: "Bullion Value 1896" and otherside: ...
A: What you have is most likely a token struck during the campaign of 1896 to elect William Jennings ...
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| US Currency | 11/5/2009 |
Q: I have 1 $100 1936 B and 1 1936 C $100 Federal Reserve Notes. Are they of value enough to hang on to ...
A: A lot depends on your notes condition as well as the federal reserve branch the notes were issued ...
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| 1923 US Dime | 11/5/2009 |
Q: i have a US dime dated 1923, it has a woman(i think) on the front and what looks to be a torch, ...
A: Sam: There are several things that go into the value of a coin. The date, mint mark, and condition ...
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| double stamped 1980 dime | 11/4/2009 |
Q: I have a 1980 dime that would not go through the coin counter and when i looked at it, it was over ...
A: That cinches it...you have what is called an off center strike with a partial collar. The error is a ...
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| double stamped 1980 dime | 11/3/2009 |
Q: I have a 1980 dime that would not go through the coin counter and when i looked at it, it was over ...
A: I'm not quite sure what the error actually is on your coin. I'm going to try and answer, but if you ...
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| $10 bill July 18 th 1902 and $20 bill Mar 28 1922 | 11/3/2009 |
Q: My great uncle recently sold me two older US bills. He was unsure of the value, so I am not sure if ...
A: I'm not an expert on Large US bills (especially Nationals), but I'll try and give you some ...
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| Misprinted watermark on 20 dollar bill | 11/3/2009 |
Q: I recently came across a 20 dollar bill but the watermark is not a picture of Andrew Jackson. The ...
A: There's a strong chance you may have a counterfeit bill. I've provided a link where the different ...
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| Misprint number on a one dollar bill | 11/2/2009 |
Q: I have a 2006 one dollar bill that the series of numbers on the upper right corner has an error, one ...
A: Your note is likely the result of some dirt or gunk getting into the numbering mechanism that ...
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| Misprint or Fake? | 11/2/2009 |
Q: I received a 1 dollar bill and at first glance it looks fake, but possibly just a misprint. I ...
A: It's close to impossible to say what you have without a photo or actually seeing the bill, but I'll ...
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| Hopechest of coins | 11/1/2009 |
Q: A good friend of mine sister passed at the age of 86 years. She been collecting coins for years. She ...
A: There are several ways to dispose of the collection. It depends on how much time you have to spend, ...
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| misprint of one dollar bill | 10/31/2009 |
Q: I have a 2006 series one dollar bill with no tears or folds..looks barely circulated. On the "tails" ...
A: Yes! Your error note, if authentic, has some value to interested collectors. Condition is important, ...
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| errors on mint 1$ bills | 10/28/2009 |
Q: Back in 1995, I received about 20 brand new $1.00 bills. Two of them have the backside of the bill ...
A: Please excuse my delay in responding to your question. The Internet connection I use was down for ...
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| 50 cent peice | 10/28/2009 |
Q: 50 cent peice with that is stamp the same on both sides no head on it at all? is common or not. and ...
A: I'll be better able to answer it now. Your half is a "magic coin" used to trick people when you ...
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| coin value | 10/27/2009 |
Q: I have three half dollar coins. The first is dated 1952 and it has the liberty bell on one side with ...
A: You have a Walking Liberty half, last minted in 1947, and two Franklin halves, minted from 1948 to ...
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| Morgan Dollars | 10/27/2009 |
Q: Although the 1889-CC had more Morgans minted than the 1885-CC Morgans, the prices are considerably ...
A: I originally was going to decline to answer your question because the way it was posed, I didn't ...
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| the ribbon on jfks neck on the half dollar | 10/26/2009 |
Q: Can you tell me what the ribbon symbolize that is on jfks neck on the half dollar
A: What you see on the obverse of the Kennedy Half that to you appears to be a ribbon is actually a ...
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| Double-headed quarter | 10/26/2009 |
Q: I have a quarter with 1987 P on one side and 1989 D on the other. Both sides are heads. Does it ...
A: Your coin is a "magic coin" used to trick people when you guess heads or tails, for you always loose ...
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| What's the value of a dime struck with both a dime and penny die? | 10/26/2009 |
Q: My cousin supposedly picked this up off the ground. I wish I could get a picture, but he knows I ...
A: I didn't see the attached photo, but I was able to copy the site you listed and open it. Your coin ...
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| Aluminum Gas Station Coins/Tokens | 10/25/2009 |
Q: Are these tokens worth anything in scratched condition? I have 16 of them. I think they are all from ...
A: You sort of answered your question by asking it. I can answer personally, because I obtained a ...
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| unmarked penny | 10/25/2009 |
Q: how much would an unmarked penny on both sides be worth?
A: By "unmarked", I'm guessing you mean not struck. This is called a blank planchet. They have two ...
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| How do you appraise doubled die lettering? | 10/23/2009 |
Q: I am curious as to how a certain value is given to certain doubled dies? I'm assuming how obvious ...
A: The picture you provided appears not to be a true doubled die, but rather strike doubling, and worth ...
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| Morgan & Peace Dollars | 10/23/2009 |
Q: from a fellow AE "expert", I am a TIG welder by trade. I have i been given my Grandfathers old coin ...
A: Most likely the black stuff is a form of mold, where you say the coins might have got damp. I'd ...
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| Is this a die crack? And do they have value? | 10/23/2009 |
Q: First off, I'd like to thank you for answering all of my questions. So I've been rummaging through ...
A: I took your photo, saved it to my computer and enlarged it. It appears to be lowered, So, what it ...
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| low serial number dollar bill | 10/23/2009 |
Q: I recently found a U.S. 1 dollar bill with a serial number of J 00000001 E. It is in pretty nice ...
A: Your note sounds interesting. I'm sure such a low serial number would have some added value to an ...
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| Error Nickel | 10/23/2009 |
Q: I picked up a lot of coins the other day and this was in there. It is a 1988 nickel that looks like ...
A: You have a Broadstruck error. It is a result of the retaining collar not functioning properly during ...
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| gold coin | 10/22/2009 |
Q: I have this old gold coin and am trying to figure out what it is. could you help? It is has a ...
A: While a picture may help, your description is adequate enough to establish what you have is either a ...
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| 2009 lincoln formative yrs (lp-2) | 10/22/2009 |
Q: in the four coin cent lens in the 2009 mint proof sets,my lp2 coin is turning silver. did they ...
A: Your coin sounds interesting. It's difficult to determine what you may have without seeing the ...
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| What's the value of a dime struck with both a dime and penny die? | 10/22/2009 |
Q: My cousin supposedly picked this up off the ground. I wish I could get a picture, but he knows I ...
A: I'm guessing what you may have is a double denomination error, a cent struck over a struck dime. ...
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| What's the value (if any) on this double-bordered quarter? | 10/22/2009 |
Q: Lately I've been looking for error coins and have pretty much only been searching for the error ...
A: The best that I can tell from the photo would be to guess you may have a very minor mis-aligned die. ...
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| $20 liberty coin | 10/14/2009 |
Q: This coin has the symbal mcmvii where the date goes. on the reverse i doesn't have "in god we ...
A: Yes, that makes a difference. It's too large for the mint struck U.S. $20 gold coin. It may be ...
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| misprint penny | 10/14/2009 |
Q: I have a newer penny that is only 1/2 stamped, no date is visible but you can read liberty on the ...
A: It's depends in part on the percent off center, the clock position that it's struck off at (12:00 is ...
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| $20 liberty coin | 10/14/2009 |
Q: This coin has the symbal mcmvii where the date goes. on the reverse i doesn't have "in god we ...
A: The U.S. $20 gold coin was struck in the Coronet Head design and the St. Gauden's design in 1907. ...
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| 1990 d offset stamped dime | 10/13/2009 |
Q: I am inquiring of the value of a 1990 D dime (stamped to the left on front, and to the right on ...
A: The value of your error would depend on three things. The condition, percent off center, and clock ...
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| error coins | 10/13/2009 |
Q: I have a few error coins which I cannot find on the internet. the 1st is 1994-D double mint mark ...
A: The answer has been revised. I was never asked what the errors were or how the errors happened, yet ...
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| Standing Liberty Coin Date | 10/12/2009 |
Q: It does have the M initial to the right of the last star my question is there any way for me to ...
A: One of the problems with the design of this coin is that the date and mintmark wears away more ...
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| half dollar | 10/12/2009 |
Q: I don't collect coins, but am searching through my grandfathers coin collection and found a half ...
A: This is a special issue, 2 year design, that was released in 1975 for our Bi-Centennial. The coins ...
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| Penny misprint | 10/11/2009 |
Q: I have a penny that has 196 on the date and no last number? Is it rare or worth anything at all? ...
A: It appears what you have is a filled die or struck through error. It is a result of some "mint goop" ...
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| 1797 silver dollar | 10/10/2009 |
Q: It has the the big eagle with a shield in front of it. please answer me back
A: There's a fair chance if you own this coin, and did not purchase it from a reputable coin dealer, ...
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| 1 coin & 2 currency errors | 10/9/2009 |
Q: I have a $100 Series 2003 Star Note #D 00548242* Marian/Snow.The green Treasury seal is printed left ...
A: Yes, send a photo. I'm having difficultly being able to grasp how there would be no doubling on the ...
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| Cigarette token | 10/8/2009 |
Q: My son found a token that says "good for 5 packs of cigarettes" on both sides it is bigger than a ...
A: It's rather difficult to say. I'm guessing that the majority of cigarette tokens were from the ...
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| silver nickels | 10/7/2009 |
Q: i have a full set of silver nickels it includes all mints and years in which they where made, from ...
A: I'm not sure what you mean by excellent condition. If they are UNC (uncirculated), the complete set ...
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| 1 coin & 2 currency errors | 10/7/2009 |
Q: I have a $100 Series 2003 Star Note #D 00548242* Marian/Snow.The green Treasury seal is printed left ...
A: I'll try and answer them the best I can. You do not state what you wanted information on, i.e., how ...
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| silver certificate | 10/7/2009 |
Q: On a silver certificate one dollar bill what does the star before the serial number mean?
A: The (*) star means that the original note was somehow damaged or mis-printed and discovered during ...
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| 1864 us bill | 10/6/2009 |
Q: I have an 1864 U.S 20 dollar bill. It is in very good condition; has no tears. I was jsut wondering ...
A: I found only one type of 1864 $20 U.S. Note listed in a recent issue of "Paper Money Values". It is ...
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| 1901 thin planchet indian head cent? | 10/6/2009 |
Q: i think i have a 1901 Indian head thin planchette in great shape,with really nice detail,it weighs ...
A: It's always a good idea to provide as much information and a photo, if possible, especially when ...
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| Value of unfinished penny | 10/4/2009 |
Q: I have a penny which is incomplete. You can see the most of Lincoln's profile and some lettering on ...
A: A photo or as much information always helps to narrow the possibilities down to try and establish ...
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| 1942 dime/penny | 10/4/2009 |
Q: I don't know anything about coin collecting and have a coin I can't figure out. Looking on the ...
A: Yes, you answered your own question. You have one type of a novelty item known as a "magician's ...
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| COIN (MORGAN DOLLAR) | 10/3/2009 |
Q: I HAVE A 1892 S MORGAN SILVER DOLLAR. WHAT IS THE VALUE IF IT IS WORN, SOME ROUGH EDGES.. I HAVE ...
A: Without a photo, or the actual coin to look at, it's hard to give an exact opinion as to the value ...
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| IKE DOLLAR | 10/2/2009 |
Q: I HAVE A IKE DOLLAR THAT WAS A MINT MISTAKE. THE YEAR IS 971.IS THIS RARE OR WORTH ANYTHING?
A: It sounds like you may have a mint error. Without a photo or the coin to examine, it's only my best ...
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| what does it mean | 10/2/2009 |
Q: what does the p and the d mean on the price of a roll of state Quarter's you have on all ...
A: The letters "P" and "D" refer to the mints that the coins were struck at. The "P" stands for ...
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| $20 bill with major defect | 10/1/2009 |
Q: My mom used to work at a bank many years ago. One day they received a shipment of money, and my ...
A: It sounds like you have a nice error bill. This would be a bill that was missing the first printing ...
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| Lincoln Memortal Cents | 10/1/2009 |
Q: Is there a way to tell by looking the difference in metal of 1982 Lincoln Memorial cents. Thank ...
A: Both types of cents were struck in 1982, the transition year for the metal content from copper to ...
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| strange quarter | 9/30/2009 |
Q: This is a long shot. Im writing to you because I have found a very mysterious quarter. It is a ...
A: These are novelty items. A real Oregon quarter was modified outside the mint by "special" dies to ...
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| 1982 penny | 9/30/2009 |
Q: i recently came across a 1982 penny....with the 2 printed upside down...is this common at all or ...
A: Without a photo, it's hard to offer an exact opinion of what you have. Based on your description ...
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| 1958 Proof Set (Coins) | 9/29/2009 |
Q: I would like to know what the value is today of a "1958 Proof Set) which includes a 50 Cent Coin, ...
A: Based on current "Coin Values" trends, your 1958 Proof Set has a retail value of between $50 to $65. ...
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| Odd Morgan | 9/29/2009 |
Q: A friend has an unusual Moran...actually two. As I recall one states it is a trade dollar and the ...
A: Always try and provide as much information as possible as well as a photo, if possible, when asking ...
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| Coin | 9/28/2009 |
Q: I have a 1916 canadian 3 cent coin. I wondering the value if any this coin has. Can you tell me?
A: I suggest you go back and look at your coin. There is no Canadian 3 cent coin. The value of your ...
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| ten dollar bill misprint | 9/28/2009 |
Q: I have ten dollar bill dated 1977 that is in mint condition but it is only printed on one side, the ...
A: It sounds like you have a nice error bill. This would be a bill that was missing the first printing ...
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| 1934 $20.00 bill | 9/27/2009 |
Q: I have a 1934 A series 20 dollar bill serial # J28560749A,number on the back is 444, J note. Is ...
A: Since October 1, 1877, all U.S. currency has been printed by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing. ...
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| Douglas AZ Copper Coin | 9/25/2009 |
Q: I found a coin approx. 20 years ago. It seems to be more of a souvenier item. On one side it has a ...
A: Your piece sounds interesting. I'm not familiar with it specifically, but I'll try and answer as ...
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| front very light one dollar bill | 9/24/2009 |
Q: i have a one dollar bill,series 1985.serial no,g14482524y.the back is printed in green like it ...
A: Sounds like you may have a nice error bill in your collection. It appears to be missing the 2nd ...
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| wooden nickel | 9/24/2009 |
Q: i was wondering if u knew the value of a 1943 wooden nickel v for victory it is a hexagon wooden ...
A: I've had a lot of wooden nickels in my collecting history. All were round or a flat rectangle. I've ...
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| Unusual penny | 9/23/2009 |
Q: Sir, I have a 1998 Penny which displays the usual Lincoln image on the front of the coin, however, ...
A: It would always be wise to attach a photo of the coin with your question, as all information aids in ...
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| Error coin | 9/22/2009 |
Q: Good day, I have a 1982 Roosevelt dime without a mintmark. I read that it is worth about $50. I took ...
A: You may have a nice "variety" dime. It has to be missing the mintmark under the date. A "variety" ...
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| 1906 coin s stamp | 9/22/2009 |
Q: I have discovered a coin that I collected when a youth.It may or may not be gold(I can't tell) and ...
A: It looks like you have a U.S. $5 Liberty Gold Coin, minted from 1839-1908. These were also known as ...
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| i havve a misstamped quarter | 9/21/2009 |
Q: i have a 1999 Pennsylvania quarter and on one side it looks like it was put in the cutting machine ...
A: It is hard to give you a precise answer without a photo or actually examining the coin. There is a ...
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| 1963 D Copper Nickle | 9/20/2009 |
Q: Mr Fern, I have a 1963 copper nickle that i found when i was 4 years old. My grandfather was a ...
A: It appears that you have a nickel struck on a cent planchet. The coin should be graded and slabbed ...
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| 1863 One Cent | 9/19/2009 |
Q: I have a 1863 One Cent. On the front it has an eagle perched on top of a shield with a banner ...
A: There's a strong chance you have a Patriotic Civil War Token. They were struck by private mints to ...
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| Curious | 9/19/2009 |
Q: I have a 5 dollar bank note with a red seal, Serial # I60334395 A, Series of 1928 F and in really ...
A: The serial number on the bill is not significant unless it is low numbered, or an unusual number, ...
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| Peace Silver Dollar | 9/17/2009 |
Q: I have a 1928 Peace Silver Dollar. It doesn't have a mint mark under the One. Detail is visible on ...
A: Based on your description, the coin would grade about VG, but it may be a problem to get it's full ...
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| copper spot | 9/16/2009 |
Q: I have a 1972 Kennedy half dollar with a copper spot between the upper left wing and the eagles ...
A: It's hard to tell without a photo or actually seeing the coin. If it is an error, the value added is ...
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| Value of Printing Error | 9/16/2009 |
Q: I have been trying to determine the value of a $1 bill with an offset printing error. Details: it ...
A: A question very similar to your's was answered late last month. Rather than repeat the information, ...
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| 1937 us lincoln penny strange date | 9/16/2009 |
Q: I have a 1937 penny that appears to have a mis-printed date. The "3" actually looks like a hockey ...
A: Based on the description you've provided, the coin you have is most likely the result of damage. ...
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| 1994 D copper dime | 9/15/2009 |
Q: My grandmother came across a shinny copper dime with 1994-D printed on it. I was wondering if this ...
A: You may have a nice error coin. The key to being able to establish what you have has to do with the ...
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| counterstamp 1cent coin | 9/14/2009 |
Q: I have a 1898 1cent coin that has 126 counterstamped on the back of the coin. Can you tell me ...
A: A counterstamp was often a way of cheap advertising and was much more common on U.S. large cents ...
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| Approx Value of Original Chinese Central Bank Custom Gold Unit denomination 20 Units, 1930, American Bank Print | 9/13/2009 |
Q: I am getting conflicting information on CGU. There is an original 20 unit CGU of 1930, an claims ...
A: This is not my specialty, but I did find some links for you: History: ...
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| indian head penny blank on one side | 9/11/2009 |
Q: I have a Indian head penny dated 1900, I have compared it to others and it looks real, the back side ...
A: There's a strong chance it has been altered by grinding it down. The key is to compare it with a ...
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| 2006 Jefferson Facing Liberty Nickel D | 9/10/2009 |
Q: On this nickel I possess on the Monticello there are 2 people on the lower level right hand side ...
A: It sounds like you have an interesting piece. When you ask for an explanation, try to provide a ...
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| 1943 S Wheat Penny - Copper | 9/10/2009 |
Q: Do you know of a reputable coin dealer in New Jersey to have my coin checked out? Also, if it is ...
A: I personally do not know any coin dealers in New Jersey. You should find one who is both a member of ...
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| coin marked 1882 1/2 cent | 9/9/2009 |
Q: I have a very small coin (9/16 inch in diameter), dark copper color, marked 1882 1/2 cent. The front ...
A: What you most likely have is a token rather than a coin. The actual coins are quite scarce and were ...
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| buffalo nickle | 9/9/2009 |
Q: I have a old indian head buffalo nickle-------there is no date on it-it must have worn off you can ...
A: Your question has been asked before, and I found a good answer that the link is provided to for your ...
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| Silver Money Clip | 9/9/2009 |
Q: I have an old money clip that has a silver piece in the middle. It says from top to bottom Silver ...
A: I believe you have a money clip that may have been made to commemorate the 100th anniversary ...
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| 1974 Penny | 9/3/2009 |
Q: I have a US 1 cent penny, it looks like your normal penny but it has two heads on the front. The ...
A: No. Not worth much more than a conversation or novelty piece. It is one that has been asked many ...
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| question | 9/2/2009 |
Q: I have three pieces of 1 dolar years 1796, 1803 and 1851 (head of indian)and I can get more parts is ...
A: Hola Juan Pablo: I'm going to refuse your generous offer to act as a "seller" of your items in my ...
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| 1930 error cent | 9/2/2009 |
Q: Recently came across a 1930 error stamped Lincoln cent. The date on the penny is 19300 (two 0's). ...
A: Your find sounds interesting. I need a little more information to give you a more exact answer. Is ...
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| Question on 1928 Bill | 9/2/2009 |
Q: I have come across a 1928 $20 bill and I was hoping you might be able to help me figure out if it is ...
A: Okay. Let's go with what you've given me. You have a circulated 1928 Series Star note, relatively ...
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| Friedrich Wilhelm III Koenig von Preussnen | 9/1/2009 |
Q: I have a large coin or medallion with a young Friedrich facing left. On the back is a full ring of ...
A: I just did a revision to your question before I saw this question. I got on the Internet and put ...
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| Friedrich Wilhelm III Koenig von Preussnen | 9/1/2009 |
Q: I have a large coin or medallion with a young Friedrich facing left. On the back is a full ring of ...
A: I can only supply you with a partial answer. When ever you ask someone a question, always supply as ...
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| 1716 or 1776 coin | 8/31/2009 |
Q: I have an old coin out of a old colection box with the words "state of massatd" on one side it also ...
A: Just attach it to your question by uploading it from your file, but I'm not sure that I can give you ...
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| 1959 Lincoln Penny | 8/30/2009 |
Q: Ron, I have a 1959 Lincoln Penny and the date was struck without the 19. 59 is the only number ...
A: I just answered a similar question yesterday for a 1958-D Lincoln cent very much like yours. Rather ...
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| 1869 Indian Head Cent | 8/29/2009 |
Q: I have a 1958 indian head folder with 1869/1868 slot. There are 1869/69 overdates listed on EBAY. ...
A: Actually they are considered to be varieties rather than errors. Here's the link for your reference ...
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| 1943 penny | 8/28/2009 |
Q: i have a 1943 silver penny. the odd thing is that on the back it usually says "ONE CENT" mine says ...
A: Without seeing the coin or a photo, it's difficult to give you an exact answer, but I'll try. The ...
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| Lincoln 1958D missing date | 8/28/2009 |
Q: I recently stumbled upon a Lincoln cent 1958-D in my pocket change. Upon closer examination, the 8 ...
A: It appears what you have is a filled die error. It is a result of some "mint goop" (a combination of ...
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| 2006 $50 American Buffalo Bullion Coin NGC MS69 | 8/28/2009 |
Q: hi can you tell me the value of this coin and do you think its Original
A: Without seeing the piece in the holder, it is hard to give an accurate opinion on it's authenticity. ...
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| 1 dollar bill with front on 2 sides? | 8/27/2009 |
Q: ! I have a one dollar bill, the front in normal, the reverse has the usual back with the entire ...
A: What you appear to have is an off set printing error. Paper money is printed in sheets of 32 notes ...
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| 1972 Uncirculated Set | 8/27/2009 |
Q: I have a 1972 Uncirculated Coin Set. My question is specific to the 1972-D Penny. In the phrase ...
A: It is hard to give a completely accurate answer without seeing your mint set or a photo of the coin ...
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| Morgan Dollars | 8/27/2009 |
Q: I have an 1898-O BU Morgan that has a slanted "O" mint mark. The top is tilted about 15 degrees to ...
A: I'm not sure whether you mean the coin or the mint mark is "fake", so let's cover both. Is the coin ...
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| 1963 silver proof set | 8/27/2009 |
Q: I have a 1963 silver proof set still sealed in the envelope. I understand that the Franklin Half ...
A: The 1963 proof sets are considered common, even though some have been broken up to remove coins that ...
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| 1934 $100 dollar bill | 8/26/2009 |
Q: I have a 1934 100 dollar bill which appears to be uncirculated. It is the green seal and series A ...
A: Okay. I'm going to guess you want to know the value of the note. A current issue of "Paper Money ...
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| quarter in half | 8/25/2009 |
Q: I have a quarter that just randomly broke in half to where the copper is showing in the middle. I do ...
A: Amber: What you describe is possibly an error called a "split after striking" piece. This error ...
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| 1896 token Bryan Dollar Free Silver Token | 8/24/2009 |
Q: I have an 1896 "Bryan Dollar" One side of the large token says "Bryan Money". The other side says, ...
A: What you have is most likely a token struck during the campaign of 1896 to elect William Jennings ...
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| 1849 California Gold | 8/23/2009 |
Q: This gold coin is very small about 1mm across and almost paper thin. It is octagon in shape. On ...
A: What you most likely have is a token rather than a coin. The actual coins are quite scarce and were ...
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| states of the union the original 13 state coins | 8/23/2009 |
Q: i found the 13 original states coins with the states name on the front and on the back they explain ...
A: What you have are tokens rather than coins. They were struck by a private mint. They look to be the ...
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| lincolnwheatpenny | 8/22/2009 |
Q: i have a lincoln wheat penny with incomplete date does incomplete date pennies have any extra ...
A: This question gets asked a lot on "AllExperts". Go to the upper right and type in "incomplete or ...
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| Mint Bubble defect | 8/22/2009 |
Q: Ronald, I have a 1972 Kennedy Half Dollar in excellent condition that has a mint bubble defect on ...
A: Most likely this is not a mint error, but something that happened to the coin after it left the ...
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| double headed nickel | 8/22/2009 |
Q: curious to the value of a 2003D nickel with Washingtons head on each side...but mirrored.In ...
A: I'm going to say you meant "Jefferson" rather than "Washington" if your coin is a five cent piece. ...
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| 1863 confederate penny | 8/21/2009 |
Q: I was inherited some stuff and I have an 1863 coin. On one side there is a man facing to the right ...
A: There was only one legitimate design struck for the confederate cent, similar to the attached photo ...
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| Liberty Nickel... uniface? | 8/21/2009 |
Q: I have a liberty nickel. One side is blank, with the initials PSB or something like that engraved ...
A: Most likely what you have is called a "Love Token". In this case, made on a "Liberty V" cent coin. ...
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| two dollar bill | 8/21/2009 |
Q: Hey, I have a two dollar bill that says it's made in 1899. what kind is it and what might it be ...
A: Most likely a silver certificate. The series, signatures, and condition would be required to ...
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| miscut dollar and stamped penny | 8/20/2009 |
Q: I have a dollar bill that is two different halves. On the right is the left side of a bill with one ...
A: The first item, the dollar bill, is a clever attempt to try and "fool" the average collector into ...
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| 1863 confederate penny | 8/20/2009 |
Q: I was inherited some stuff and I have an 1863 coin. On one side there is a man facing to the right ...
A: Questions of a similar nature have been asked on this site quite a few times. There's a good chance ...
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| wheat pennies | 8/20/2009 |
Q: Are 1944,1912 and 1921 wheat pennies worth any thing? There all in good condition. thanks, Brett
A: For you to say your coins are in "good" tells be that you are likely a novice coin collector. "Good" ...
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| US Quarter | 8/19/2009 |
Q: I have an unusual 1956 U.S. quarter. It shows no copper in the middle, and when dropped it sounds ...
A: US Washington quarters struck from 1964 and before contained .900 Fine silver. There is no copper ...
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| Penny Minting | 8/19/2009 |
Q: Were any pennies minted in San Francisco after 1974?
A: The more correct term is "cent" rather than "penny", which is a carry over from the British coinage. ...
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| blanks | 8/19/2009 |
Q: I have a quarter that i got from a roll at work that is blank on both sides I believe it was 2002 ...
A: There are two types of blanks, or unstruck coins. The mint used to make their own planchets, but ...
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| rare coin | 8/18/2009 |
Q: what is the value of an eisenhour 1776-1976 silver dollar series 2 coin with the a's pointed and t's ...
A: Your coin is more accurately called a Type II variety. The 1776-1976 Eisenhower Dollars were first ...
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| 2006 Quarter | 8/17/2009 |
Q: I have a 2006 US Quarter that appears to have a copper face. The reverse is normal. Is this ...
A: Yes! Hold on to it and try and get some more information. You could have a valuable and somewhat ...
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| coin value | 8/17/2009 |
Q: I recently came across a 1835 fifty cent piece (United States) and was wondering the value of it. ...
A: Besides the date, the condition of your coin(s) is a key factor to the value. A current issue of ...
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| misprinted penny | 8/17/2009 |
Q: I have what appears (providing you hold the coin at a certain angle) a 2000 penny that is ...
A: Without actually seeing the coin or having photos, it is really hard to make a good guess, but I'll ...
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| half silver dollars | 8/16/2009 |
Q: Hi I looked these up 16 yrs ago got them from my grandmother can you give idea what they are worth ...
A: It looks like you are asking the value of the following Franklin fifty cent pieces: They are struck ...
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| series 1935a silver certificate | 8/16/2009 |
Q: I have a series 1935a silver certificate that is worn. It has been signed by a few captains and ...
A: You have what is called "A Short Snorter". A short snorter is a banknote upon which signatures were ...
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| Currency Misprint | 8/15/2009 |
Q: I have a Ten dollar bill that is extremely off centered from the top and a little less off centered ...
A: Just as in coins, condition is one of the key factors in establishing the value of a note. Paper ...
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| gold coin | 8/6/2009 |
Q: i have a 1907 indain head double eagle proof im wondering how much it is worth
A: To begin with, if it truly is a double eagle ($20 Gold coin), it's most likely a fantasy piece ...
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| Possible Misprint Presidential Dollar Coin | 8/6/2009 |
Q: I recently came across four 2009 presidential dollar coins. Since I have always had an affinity for ...
A: I'm new to the field of experts, so I checked the search feature. I entered "edge lettering ...
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| 1960 dime | 8/6/2009 |
Q: I have a 1960 roosevelt dime that has been miscut i guess you could say. the bottom of the coin is ...
A: The error you describe is what is commonly called a "clipped" planchet. The correct term is an ...
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| Copper Quarter? | 8/5/2009 |
Q: I have a 1990 quarter that looks like it is in fairly good condition. The lettering is clear, as ...
A: The weight is the "key" to your answer. A pure copper piece will not weigh the same as a regular ...
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| 1969 dollar bill error? | 8/4/2009 |
Q: I have two 1969 one dollar bill in crisp condition. The front appears to be perfectly normal. On the ...
A: From what you describe, it seems you have a partial wet ink transfer. This error happens when a ...
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| Eisenhower Bicentenial Silver Dollar No Mint Marking. | 8/4/2009 |
Q: I have a Bicentennial Silver Dollar, Eisenhower, with no mint marking under the bust. Is this a real ...
A: The coin is likely real, and was struck in Philadelphia, where No mint mark was applied to the die. ...
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| 2001 Jefferson Nickel | 8/3/2009 |
Q: I found a 2001 Jefferson nickel D mint. It has a ring on the front about the same circumfrence as a ...
A: Rob: It would be nice to have an image of the other side of your coin. From what I can see, I'm ...
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| Coin value | 8/3/2009 |
Q: I have an 1843 one cent coin and two silver dollars 1921 in excellent condition. Can you estimate ...
A: David: Without a better description of the coin detail, it's hard to establish the value. The 2010 ...
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| Coneca 1-0-III | 8/3/2009 |
Q: I picked this coin up in a lot and it was in a flap with a label that reads 1955-D 1c BU 'DOUBLE ...
A: The CONECA 1-0-III is listed in "A Quick Reference to the Top Lincoln Cent Die Varieties" as Class ...
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