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| Subject | Date Asked |
| 1922 silver coin | 4/23/2008 |
| Q: I have a 1922 silver peace dollar. Can you tell me something about this? ANSWER: What do you want ... A: If the coin is in Mint State condition(never used in circulation) and high grade (there are 10 Mint ... | |
| 1880 silver dollar | 4/18/2008 |
| Q: My Aunt has an 1880 silver dollar, and she asked me to find out the value of it. I can't seem to ... A: The 1880 Morgan silver dollar is fairly common. In circulated condition it is worth around $20-35 ... | |
| Silver | 3/7/2008 |
| Q: About 20 years ago I bought 30 pounds of old silver coins from a friend. I would like to sell them ... A: The best place would be a local coin shop (in the phone book in most larger towns) where you could ... | |
| Half Dollar Coins | 2/3/2008 |
| Q: I have several half dollar coins that I would like to consider selling. I know very little about ... A: Anita, it all depends upon the coins conditions. in circulated condition the dates you have are all ... | |
| need the value of this penny | 12/5/2007 |
| Q: I have a copper penny about the size of a current U.S. half dollar. On one side is a picture of ... A: Cheryl, It sounds like you have a 1837 US Large cent. The value all depends upon the coins ... | |
| pure silver medallions worth?? | 12/4/2007 |
| Q: ..I have 5 pure silver medallions from coeur mining company.One has Nevada on it ,one Alaska,one ... A: Cindy, It depends on the purity....usually 99.999% pure and how many ounces they contain. Silver ... | |
| Beginning coin collecting | 10/30/2007 |
| Q: My sons would like to begin collecting gold and/or silver coins. They have about $300, where do we ... A: The best place would be to look in your local phone book and see if there is a coin dealer nearby. ... | |
| 1985 silver dollar | 10/27/2007 |
| Q: I am trying to locate silver dollar for 1985 to no avail. Giving all my children silver dollars ... A: The silver dollars you are talking abouit are called silver eagles and they started being minted in ... | |
| Melt Values | 10/26/2007 |
| Q: .I have well over a pound of .999 fine silver. I was wondering what the melt value would be on them ... A: As you probably know, bullion values change by the minute for gold and silver when the markets are ... | |
| 2006 anniversary gold/silver eagle sets | 9/10/2007 |
| Q: I am new to coins. I have purchased some gold and platinum eagle sets(totally overpaid) Anyway, I ... A: Tom, The mintage might be higher on the buffalo's but I think the supply might be harder to get, ... | |
| a solid silver/alloy dated 1972 | 9/9/2007 |
| Q: I have a SOLID SILVER PENNY DATED 1972 FROM THE DENVER MINT. Yes, I had it authenicated in St. ... A: Nancy, You do not need to be a dealer to submit coins to any of the services but for NGC and PCGS ... | |
| 2006 anniversary gold/silver eagle sets | 9/7/2007 |
| Q: I am new to coins. I have purchased some gold and platinum eagle sets(totally overpaid) Anyway, I ... A: Tom, Great questions and it is good you are asking this stuff besides blindly buying things in this ... | |
| 2006 anniversary gold/silver eagle sets | 9/7/2007 |
| Q: I am new to coins. I have purchased some gold and platinum eagle sets(totally overpaid) Anyway, I ... A: Out of the three choices I would choose #3 for several reasons.... You get a low mintage set with ... | |
| american dollar coins late 19th century | 9/1/2007 |
| Q: im based in afganistan at present and whilst venturing on local markets come across occasionally 1 ... A: Ben, Don't waste your money! They are cast counterfeits and not worth 50 cents. There have been ... | |
| cleaning non-rare coins | 8/31/2007 |
| Q: Greetings! Forgive me if I've intruded onto your site with an inappropriate question. We were lucky ... A: Shelly, There is no easy way to clean those coins. The Federal Reserve by law has to accept coins ... | |
| Silver Eagles | 8/27/2007 |
| Q: I recently bought a 2006 Silver Eagle (no mint mark) from my local bank. It came in a small black ... A: The 2006 silver eagles without a Mintmark are still struck at the West Point mint but dont carry the ... | |
| mis-printed pennies | 4/23/2007 |
| Q: My husband has a huge tackle box full of different coins. He has 4 blank pennies. It is obvious they ... A: Your blank pennies are called "blank planchets" and can be authenticated by weighing them. They are ... | |
| Pennies from Denver and other places | 4/22/2007 |
| Q: If you are collecting pennies, should you collect the ones from Denver too? Are the ones from ... A: Denver and Philadelphia are the two mints that make coins for circulation. Collectors usually ... | |
| 2001 US D Penny | 4/18/2007 |
| Q: I work at a fast food restaurant, and see strange coins frequently. Yesterday, I picked up a penny, ... A: It does hold alot more value as an error coin if the coin is genuine. The only main way to tell ... | |
| 1905 gold liberty head 2.5 dollar coin | 4/11/2007 |
| Q: I was given a 1905 quarter eagle liberty head gold coin that, to my untrained eye, looks to be in ... A: #1 would be to make sure it is authentic. Many gold coins have been counterfitted over the past few ... | |
| silver dollars | 4/9/2007 |
| Q: I recently inherited some old coins. silver dollars from 1879,1881,1897,1899&1885. I was wondering ... A: It all depends upon the coins condition and mintmark. In circulated grades they can be worth $15-20 ... | |
| New Washington Dollar Coins | 3/9/2007 |
| Q: I have some of the new Dollar coins. When you look from the side to read the mint marks on the side, ... A: These are not error coins and actually are about 50/50 either way. The coin is struck and then the ... | |
| Michigan quarter misprint | 3/2/2007 |
| Q: I have a 2004 michigan quarter that is blank on the back exept for the raised part of the state of ... A: Without seeing the coin I would tend to believe based on your description that it is a error coin ... | |
| a solid silver/alloy penny from Denver mint, dated 1972 | 2/27/2007 |
| Q: I have a SOLID SILVER PENNY DATED 1972 FROM THE DENVER MINT. Yes, I had it authenicated in St. ... A: Gary, In order to tell if it is genuine or fake, you would need to send it in to one of the tiop ... | |
| Silver Global Barter Unit | 1/25/2007 |
| Q: We have a big coin. Bigger than a silver dollar in size, thicker, front says "Globally Accepted ... A: Silver is around $12 an ounce right now so your coin is worth about $12-15. The bvrater thing was ... | |
| Miss-stamped 1971 D Lincoln Cent | 1/21/2007 |
| Q: My mother-in law recently found a miss stamped 1971 penny in her change. You will notice the missing ... A: It sounds like your coin is a mint error called "struck through grease". This happens when the die ... | |
| Coin Bacteria | 1/1/2007 |
| Q: I am aware that you're a coin expert and I was wondering if you would a little time to please answer ... A: Coins are NOT sell sterlizing. In fact, the oil on your hands, especially after eating some greasy ... | |
| pennies 1985 and before | 12/19/2006 |
| Q: I heard on the news about two weeks ago about any pennies made before 1985 were now worth 4.4 ... A: Pennies minted from 1982 and before are copper whereas 1983 and later are a zinc alloy. I dont know ... | |
| Indian head nickle | 12/12/2006 |
| Q: I found a silver buffalo and Indian on the other side of a nickle but it has no date on it .It is ... A: Your coin is a US Buffalo Nickel that was minted from 1913 to 1938. The date is on the mound on the ... | |
| Nickel not silver plated | 12/6/2006 |
| Q: I found a nickel at my store in a bank roll that was copper colored. Can you tell me is this common ... A: Your coin could be a genuine Mint error known as "missing outer clad layer". If it was ... | |
| 1943 Silver Penny | 12/6/2006 |
| Q: A friend of mine has a 1943 Silver Penny and I was wondering how you can tell if this is authentic ... A: Your coin is a 1943 cent that was made out of Steel (they were almost all made like this). The US ... | |
| number missing penny | 12/5/2006 |
| Q: 195- D penny missing the last digit. of any consequence? thanx for the expertise. jeff A: This is most likely a coin that was "struck through grease". It is a common Mint error where grease ... | |
| Is this quater a fake, or mint error? | 11/29/2006 |
| Q: I have a 1985 U.S. Quarter that at first I thought was rusty. On further inspection, it looks like ... A: It could be a genuine Mint error (missing the outer clad layer) or it could just be plated once it ... | |
| old silver dollars | 11/28/2006 |
| Q: my aunt gave me a box of old coins, in this box are several silver dollars one is from 1901, two are ... A: The silver dollars (1928 and before) are made out of 90% silver and are worth at least $15 each up ... | |
| 1799 draped bust dollar | 11/19/2006 |
| Q: Do all 1799 draped bust dollars, have the words "'Hundred cents one dollar or unit", on there edge? A: Yes they do, but there are many different varieties (different dies, placement of the devices etc.) ... | |
| silver coin scrap | 11/10/2006 |
| Q: I have over ten pounds of 90% silver coins but the condition as coins isn't so good...Can I sell the ... A: Silver closed at $13.01 an ounce on Friday. If the coins are beat up and not in that good of a ... | |
| 1943 Wheat Penny | 10/31/2006 |
| Q: I found a 1943 S Wheat penny that appears to be silver. I also found 1939 S and 1944 S Regular Wheat ... A: The 1943-S penny is actually made out of steel. The US Mint switched to the steel composition for ... | |
| copper US 1828 | 10/27/2006 |
| Q: The obverse is a woman's bust, stars and date similar to the 1829 half dime. Reverse has similar ... A: It sounds like a Bust large cent that was counterstamped with someones initials. This was very ... | |
| MS70 INB &SGS | 10/24/2006 |
| Q: Would these coins rate MS67 or ? compared to ICG or the top tiered companies. Could you give me a ... A: It all depends upon what coins they are and how that grading service grades them. I have seen MS70 ... | |
| 1981 Penny | 10/18/2006 |
| Q: I have a penny from 1981 with two faces. It looks like a picture of Kennedy facing Lincoln. Are ... A: This is a common thing I have seen many times. It was done outside of the Mint. A private company ... | |
| Barber Quarters | 10/16/2006 |
| Q: Keifer, I have inherited about 3,000 Barber quarters. None of them are worth anything but the ... A: Barber Quarters from the early 1900's are worth more than silver value even if they are circulated. ... | |
| Silver Penny | 10/15/2006 |
| Q: I have recently found a silver penny dated 1943. I know that was around the times of the war when ... A: They are actually made out of steel and not silver. It was a one year type coin that was used to ... | |
| 1863 one cent coin | 10/9/2006 |
| Q: I have an 1863 penny that on the back, above "ONE CENT," is the word "NOT" in smaller lettes. Any ... A: Your coin is a "Hard Times Token" They were predominate during the 1840's and the word "Not" was ... | |
| Silver 1964 Dime | 9/26/2006 |
| Q: When I was a child my uncle got me interested in coin collecting. He gave me some proof sets and I ... A: All those coins are pretty common and exist in high grades but the coins do have value over their ... | |
| 1885-S US Trade Dollar | 9/24/2006 |
| Q: I have a 1885-S trade dollar. I know not maney of these were found but I can't find if they minted ... A: The US MInt never made a 1885-S Trade dollar. It sounds like a cheap Chinese copy to me (there are ... | |
| 1892 Penny | 9/22/2006 |
| Q: I found a 1892 indian head penny. I'm not sure what kind of coin it is because I am not a collector, ... A: Cleaning the coin was not a good idea. Dont feel too bad though because 1892 was not a scarce year ... | |
| dime | 9/9/2006 |
| Q: i have a dime that totally looks like the color of a copper penny? I am wondering if it is somehow ... A: Don't clean it off. It could either be acid treated (done outside the mint and not an error) or a ... | |
| strange dime | 8/29/2006 |
| Q: i recently found a dime, normal in every way, except that only the face appears on the "heads" side. ... A: Based on the description I dont know what it could be. This coin would need to be seen in person to ... | |
| penny | 8/26/2006 |
| Q: I have a penny that is silver in color. It is dated for 2001. It is a little thinner than a regular ... A: It sounds like your coin is a possible "missing clad layer" error coin. This happens when they are ... | |
| dime outer clad missing | 8/21/2006 |
| Q: i recently asked you a question about a dime i found, and you told me that the outer clad layer is ... A: Here is a link to reputable dealers in your area: ... | |
| hybrid penny-dime | 8/14/2006 |
| Q: i recently ran across a very unusual dime (at least to me) from 1971 that is the same ... A: It sounds like to me your coin is missing the outer clad layer. from 1965 on dimes, quarters etc. ... | |
| Nickel | 8/12/2006 |
| Q: My mom has a nickel that has the face stamped on both sides,the front is 1995 and the back is ... A: It is most likely a magicians coin where two seperate coins were cut in half and pieced together. ... | |
| 1973-D dime | 8/9/2006 |
| Q: I found in pocket change a 1973D dime with the letters LIBER in the word Liberty doubled. Can you ... A: It is actually hard to tell if you arent experienced looking at many double die coins. Machine ... | |
| pennies | 7/16/2006 |
| Q: 1. I have a 'Wheat penny" that appears to have no date on in. Is that even possible, or did it get ... A: Is the rest of the coin worn? If it is not that worn I bet the coin was struck with grease filled ... | |
| COPPER CONTENT | 6/29/2006 |
| Q: ..HOW ARE YOU? I HOPE FINE. MY QUESTION TO YOU IS IF YOU CAN ANSWER FOR ME IS THE COPPER CONTENT IN ... A: There are a lot of different wieghts and amounts of copper, nickel and brass mixtures for the large ... | |
| non silver silver coin | 6/24/2006 |
| Q: I was trying to find some info and seem to be an expert. i just found a 1983 half dollar with no ... A: If it is not a circulated proof then it must be silver plated which accounts for the silver looking ... | |
| Minting error 2001 D dime | 6/14/2006 |
| Q: Who should I get to see this coin in the Fresno Ca. area that has a good repetition. Thanks Dave ... A: The best place would be to take it to Fresno Coin Galleries. I believe they are on Blackstone but ... | |
| Minting error 2001 D dime | 6/13/2006 |
| Q: Found 2001 D Dime that looks like an error was made in making Dime. Copper middle looks like it's ... A: Your coin sounds like it is missing the outer clad layer. The weight should be under the usual ... | |
| a silver penny? | 5/28/2006 |
| Q: my aunt has a 2005 penny, that doesnt appear to be fake. but the weird part is that it doesnt appear ... A: It sounds like your coin might be missing the outer clad layer of the coin. This is what it sounds ... | |
| miss stamped penny | 5/22/2006 |
| Q: I found a penny that hasn't been stamped. It is perfectly smooth on both sides. I weighted it and I ... A: Your coin is a blank planchet. There are two types. Type 1 which does not have a raised edge and ... | |
| 1916 dime | 5/9/2006 |
| Q: E-mailing from England. I have inherited (from a great-aunt who was born in 1908 and died a few ... A: #1 Yes it does hurt the value, especially if the coin is in higher condition. Taking it out of the ... | |
| 1987 double eagle presidents value | 4/26/2006 |
| Q: I have a 1987 double eagle set of 5 coins that have the presidents on them(washington, lincoln, ... A: It sounds like your coins were made by an outside mint and not the US Mint. Not many people collect ... | |
| Coin Value | 4/16/2006 |
| Q: I have a 1924 silver dollar coin about uncirculated. n the back it has a picture of an eagle sitting ... A: The coin is called a "peace dollar" to coin collectors because of its theme. They were minted from ... | |
| 1990 zinc lincoln cent | 4/15/2006 |
| Q: I found a 1990 lincoln zinc cent with no copper plating and also a raised 'Crack' across the center ... A: The coin does has value but it an error that woulf have to be authenticated by a grading service to ... | |
| 1881 dollar | 4/6/2006 |
| Q: i have a 1881 morgan dollar with an o on the back the face and trim is gold and the back is gold ... A: It sounds like your Morgan dollar was gold plated/laminated sometime after being minted. Coin ... | |
| Possible misprinted penny | 3/29/2006 |
| Q: I have a 2003 D penny that looks like they made a misprint on the date. It looks like it says 2063 ... A: I have not heard of an error like that yet but it would be possible if there was some damage done to ... | |
| 1990 Lincoln Penny - Not copper plated | 3/8/2006 |
| Q: I am a coin collector who has several 1943 "steel" cents and have found a 1990 Penny which looks ... A: It sounds like your cent is missing the outer clad layer. This makes it look like the 43 steels you ... | |
| Error One Cent? | 2/8/2006 |
| Q: Here is a link to an answer about a one cent coin, and the description sounds very much like a ... A: There are many error cents out there and it can sound like yours but every coin is different. The ... | |
| Lincoln Cents | 1/25/2006 |
| Q: Mr. Kiefer, How can a person of little coin collecting experience tell the difference between the ... A: On the 1960 the inside curl of the 6 is the easiest to tell. The large date has a rounded end while ... | |
| Louisville Penny | 1/11/2006 |
| Q: I am not a collector, but I do own one very unusual coin. I have absolutely no idea where it came ... A: Interesting. It sounds like some kind of private club or city organization token or medallion but I ... | |
| 2004 dime | 1/5/2006 |
| Q: I work for a bank and found a dime the is smaller than the other dimes. The outside of the dime is ... A: It sounds like your coin might have been struck on a wrong planchet (such as a lincoln cent ... | |
| Silver 50 cent coin | 12/31/2005 |
| Q: I have a 1920 silver coin which reads "United States of America (side one), Fifty Centivos (side ... A: Your coin is a Phillipine 50 Centavo piece (50 cent piece) that was struck in the United States and ... | |
| 1979 U.S copper quarter | 11/12/2005 |
| Q: I have a 1979 U.S copper quarter. Is it worth anything? A: It sounds like your quarter is either missing the outer clad layer (geunine mint error) or could be ... | |
| Rare Coin... | 11/9/2005 |
| Q: I have a 1944 Mercury Dime that was stamped on a Wheat Penny. Have you ever seen a coin like this? ... A: I have seen coins like this but many of them are alterations or counterfeits. They are worth ... | |
| unusual dime | 11/2/2005 |
| Q: I found a dime minted in 2004 that is copper-like in apperance... might it be worth anything? A: Your coin could be a genuine mint error which is called a "missing clad layer" where the top layer ... | |
| copper coin | 10/28/2005 |
| Q: I have a copper coin.It has a picture of the 10th President on the front of it.On the back it gives ... A: These types of coins are actually private medals or tokens and were made in large quantities in the ... | |
| coins | 10/20/2005 |
| Q: i am new to coin collecting and i have been buying some $20 gold st. gaudens MS65 . i have been ... A: I think you will do well sticking with reputable grading services and that grade range for the Saint ... | |
| sacagawea | 10/4/2005 |
| Q: i have a sacagawea coin and it has a blue sheen to it. it has beatiful luster. i have had it for ... A: It sounds like your coin toned over time possibly because of the holder or storage it was placed in. ... | |
| current value of silver coins | 8/24/2005 |
| Q: Last week I was fortunate enough to find some very old coins in my grandmothers lock box. Among ... A: Kennedy half ddollars and Franklin Halves are fairly common and bring about $3 each. Now, if you ... | |
| 1980 silver looking penny | 6/6/2005 |
| Q: I have a 1980 lincoln penny that is silver in color is this a fluke. It does not appear to be ... A: It could be one of two things. Most likely it has been silver plated by a private company outside ... | |
| Coins | 5/31/2005 |
| Q: I have several Kennedy and Eisnehower coins what can I do with these and how do I find out value. A: A coins value is determined upon the condition of the coins. If the Ikes and Kennedys are ... | |
| 1985 silver double eagle? | 5/26/2005 |
| Q: Followup To Question - in my collection i have a pair of 1985 silver eagles. however i cannot find ... A: "Each half dollar in this collection was minted as official coin of the realm by the government of ... | |
| 1985 silver double eagle? | 5/26/2005 |
| Q: in my collection i have a pair of 1985 silver eagles. however i cannot find them anywhere in a book ... A: Ryan, Medalions and private coins can say United states of America on it. They can say US $1, In ... | |
| 1985 silver double eagle? | 5/26/2005 |
| Q: in my collection i have a pair of 1985 silver eagles. however i cannot find them anywhere in a book ... A: The US Mint did not make silver eagles in 1985. The first year they were produced was 1986. It ... | |
| What is this coin? | 5/17/2005 |
| Q: I have a large (almost 1 1/2" in diameter)silver coin, same size as a silver dollar. It has a ... A: Your coin sounds like a 1 ounce silver replica of a Pillar Dollar. They were made by Spain in the ... | |
| silver coins | 4/26/2005 |
| Q: are silver US coiins worth more than their non-silver versions? A: Yes US and non US silver coins are worth more then the modern clad types because of their silver ... | |
| roosevelt dime | 4/17/2005 |
| Q: I have an odd looking Roosevelt dime. 1988D It appears to be almost gold in appearance. Extremely ... A: If the coin is gold in color it could either be gold plated or is missing the outer clad layer. the ... | |
| commemorative coins | 4/11/2005 |
| Q: I have the first 42 commemorative coins put out by THE AMERICAN NEGRO COMMEMORATIVE SOCIETY, These ... A: Do the coinsmedals say how much silver in them? Like 1 ounce .999 fine? If so, they are worth ... | |
| $5 Gold Piece | 3/25/2005 |
| Q: I have several Proof $5 Gold Pieces that I cant seem to find on ebay or any of the sites I have ... A: Your coin is the $5 US gold commemorative, commemorating WWII. Thats why it has the date 1991-1995. ... | |
| statehood quarters | 3/6/2005 |
| Q: I have a connecticut quarter that is misprinted.the stamp is off by about 1/8". the words are cut in ... A: The best thing to do is to take it to a local coin dealer and they can see it in person. Most ... | |
| statehood quarters | 3/6/2005 |
| Q: I have a connecticut quarter that is misprinted.the stamp is off by about 1/8". the words are cut in ... A: It sounds like it is an off center error coin. They do have value as an error coin and it all ... | |
| silver coin | 3/5/2005 |
| Q: I have a silver coin with no date, its about the size of a silver dollar. It has "LIBERTY" with 7 ... A: The design sounds like a early US silver dollar but as soon as you said this: one troy ounce 999 ... | |
| copper Washington quarter | 3/1/2005 |
| Q: Any way to find out if it is? I'm afraid to scrape or clean it. Ever heard of such a thing? Thanks, ... A: You did the right thing by not scraping it. It sounds like it is an error coin and is missing the ... | |
| U.S. silver coins | 2/6/2005 |
| Q: I have been saving silver coins for many years. Knickels,dimes,quarters,half dollars etc. These are ... A: Nickels have never had any silver in them except for the WWII years. They were 40% silver. Every ... | |
| Joseph Eggleston Johnson coin | 2/1/2005 |
| Q: Whilst my Father was constructing a pool in his back yard to his home, many years ago, we found a ... A: It sounds like it was a private medal to commemorate the war, the general and his troops. Since it ... | |
| An unusual copper coin | 1/31/2005 |
| Q: I have a coin that I stumbled across in some loose change one day. It looks like a penny in make ... A: What that is, is the token that is included with the U.S. Mint sets. The Denver Mint one has the D ... | |
| arizopna copper tax coin | 1/22/2005 |
| Q: wondering what this coin is and if it has any value? side one has arizona state seal in the center, ... A: It sounds like an Arizona Tax token from the 1920-30's. They are very common and woorth around ... | |
| a question about a silver coin | 1/16/2005 |
| Q: I have a 1983 united states lost angeles 23rd olympics silver coin. It is in a brick red cardboard ... A: There are several different typs of these sets. some have three coins which include a gold coin and ... | |
| Gold Coins | 1/8/2005 |
| Q: A cashier at a Chinese restaurant asked me tonight if I had any gold coins that I wanted to sell. I ... A: Education is always good before jumping in and spending a lot of money on coins. Bullion is easier ... | |
| gold coin | 12/8/2004 |
| Q: I have an 1857 California gold coin. It is about a half inch tall, and is an octagon shape. On the ... A: The first thing before figuring out the value would be to see if it is real or not. There are many ... | |
| prussian coin | 11/9/2004 |
| Q: My mom has a 1682 Prussian coin with Friedrich Whilhem the 3rd. I don't know the first thing about ... A: I think you mean 1882? The value is usually listed on the back in either roman numerals or in ... | |
| 1945 wheat penny | 9/23/2004 |
| Q: i have a 1945 wheat penny. and i wish i could somehow show a picture to you, but since i cant i will ... A: This coin is really hard to tell what it is by a description. It is noot a doubled die. A doubled ... | |
| Silver dollar | 9/16/2004 |
| Q: I have two silver dollar size coins that on one side say Tennessee Homecomeing 86 with a rocking ... A: They sound like privately minted medals for a specific even although I have no clue what they ... | |
| Eine million mark | 7/9/2004 |
| Q: i have a german note for 1000000 marks issued 1923 in Berlin, How do i Know if its Real or Fake? It ... A: These notes are very common even in uncirculatd condition because Germany printed millions of them ... | |
| Where to buy Gold Bars / Coins | 3/24/2004 |
| Q: Where should i look, under the coin land section?.Hi, Where can i buy gold bars/coins for the spot ... A: The Gov't and Banks do not sell gold. You have to buy it from private sources like dealers, online ... | |
| Where to buy Gold Bars / Coins | 3/24/2004 |
| Q: Where can i buy gold bars/coins for the spot rate, every time i buy it from a coin shop i pay 10$ ... A: The Gov't and Banks do not sell gold. You have to buy it from private sources like dealers, online ... | |
| stamped penny | 2/29/2004 |
| Q: I have a 1996 penny that was stamped off center. The front shows just the top of Lincoln's head, the ... A: Off center cents are the most common of all the denominations. Alot of them escaped the Mint a few ... | |
| Indian head coin | 2/13/2004 |
| Q: I just purchased an 1877 indian head coin from a friend. I tried taking some pictures with my ... A: It does sound like a VG-8 coin as long as you can read the three letters. I would be more concerned ... | |
| i have an error 1968-D Roosevelt dime | 2/13/2004 |
| Q: i have an error 1968-D Roosevelt dime. The error is that it has a copper back. It is in excellent ... A: It is possible to have an error coin like that and it's called a "missing clad layer" and happens ... | |
| '23 SILVER DOLLAR W/MISPRINT | 2/13/2004 |
| Q: I HAVE A 1923 SILVER DOLLAR WITH A MISPRINT: "IN GOD WE TRVST" IS PRINTED ON IT. IS THIS COIN WORTH ... A: All peace dollars are spelled with the old style roman lettering for the U which looks kinda like a ... | |
| 1855 Gold California coin | 2/11/2004 |
| Q: My father recently passed away and we found a box with hundreds of old coins and currency. One ... A: Sorry for the delay in answering. The CA gold piece might be genuine but there are many ... | |
| Establishing Coin Value | 2/5/2004 |
| Q: I recently discovered a wide variety of US coins while cleaning out my grandfathers attic. I would ... A: All the coins could be valuable depending upon their condition, but most likely the common stuff ... | |
| Telling zinc from copper 1982's | 1/25/2004 |
| Q: Is there a way to tell which 1982 cents are copper and which are zinc besides weighing them? I have ... A: My first response was going to say to weigh them, but since you don't have a scale forget that idea. ... | |
Coin and Paper Money Collecting
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Cameron Kiefer
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Expertise
I can answer questions relating to copper, silver and gold coins of the United States.
Experience
I have been a collector for many years, and a dealer at shows. I have written many essay's and Money Talk Scripts for the American Numismatic Association and have attended five Summer Seminars at their headquarters in Colorado Springs, CO.
Organizations
American Numismatic Association (Life member)
California State Numismatic association
Western Wooden money club
Visalia Coin Club
Franklin Collectors Club and many more!
Publications
Coin World
Numismatic News
CSNA Newsletter
Education/Credentials
College
Awards and Honors
. 2001 CSNA Literary award. 2002 ANA Outstanding Young Numismatist of the Year winnner.
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