| Subject | Date Asked |
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| 2005 dime error | 11/5/2009 |
Q: I found a rosevelt dime that appears to be struck on a quarter planchet both sides show perfectly ...
A: Tom, I don't know what you have, but it cannot be struck on a quarter planchet -- it would not fit ...
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| Silver eagle weight variables | 11/4/2009 |
Q: I know what the government says a one ounce eagle should weigh (31.01 grams) But recently I weighed ...
A: Barry, One Troy ounce is 31.1 grams, so all these silver eagles should weigh that -- no more than ...
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| 1956 D lincoln cent | 10/29/2009 |
Q: I have found a 1956D lincoln penny with an error on the reverse. It appears the wheat imprints are ...
A: Sorry Marilyn, but this was not done at the Mint. Somebody with a press took a normal 1956D penny ...
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| Colorized Coins | 10/28/2009 |
Q: I inherited coins that are from the Morgan Mint. I have not been able to find out much about some ...
A: Unfortunately Carol, if anything, it's lost value by being colorized. You can't sell it as a ...
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| 1996 steel penny | 10/27/2009 |
Q: I found this silver looking penny about 5 years ago i was told they called these steel pennies. the ...
A: Shelly, The only steel pennies ever made were from 1943. What you have is either a normal penny ...
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| one dollar bill - star note | 10/27/2009 |
Q: i have 2003 one dollar bill with stars,i would like to know where or who i can sell it to? and how ...
A: Johnny, Thank you for the picture. If your note were still in original crisp uncirculated ...
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| Rare Dime | 10/27/2009 |
Q: I have what I believe is a 1968 Roosevelt dime that has a copper edging that is raised. The year is ...
A: Sherlene, Sorry but all you have is an altered coin -- somebody has beat on the edge of the coin, ...
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| kennedy 1/2 dollar coin | 10/25/2009 |
Q: I have a 1980 kennedy 1/2 dollar coin. It has an "s" stampd on the back on the bird's upper right ...
A: Mindy, Any "S" that is stamped above the eagle's shoulder would have to have been added at some ...
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| 1881 Uncirculated S Morgan Silver Dollar | 10/25/2009 |
Q: I just started buying some coins off Ebay I have been looking and reading as I go and trying to find ...
A: Barbara, 1881-S is a rather common date for Morgan Dollars -- that means you can get a nice looking ...
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| coin quality | 10/25/2009 |
Q: How do you know if your coins are of any value? I have five fifty cent pieces. Three are from ...
A: Rachel, The mintages on all those dates was rather high, so they are all considered common. In ...
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| Inherited coins | 10/23/2009 |
Q: I recently inherited my Grandfathers coin collection and I need to split 1/4 of it to another family ...
A: OK Dean, You can submit the coins yourself, directly to the certification service, if you travel to ...
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| Inherited coins | 10/23/2009 |
Q: I recently inherited my Grandfathers coin collection and I need to split 1/4 of it to another family ...
A: Dean, Since the will stated that the coins had to be sold for the gold value and the proceeds ...
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| silver medallions | 10/21/2009 |
Q: I have a set of 30 medallions, The Great American Series, in very high relief. I forget where I ...
A: John, I'm not specifically familiar with that series, but being privately minted, the resale market ...
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| rare coin and dollar | 10/21/2009 |
Q: my question is a two part question...i have a ten dollar piece dated 1853 and a dollar with Abe ...
A: James, 1853 is considered one of the more common dates for $10 gold pieces. In average condition ...
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| missing letters?numbers and 1960 weird 0 | 10/20/2009 |
Q: i have 2 1963 denver mint lincoln cent w no n in unum. i have a 1953 denver mint with out the 1. ...
A: Nick, I get asked about the missing letter thing all the time. The explanation that covers 99% of ...
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| Error Penny | 10/16/2009 |
Q: I am a coin collector and my great unlce is a big time coin collector. I have recently found a error ...
A: Gary, I cannot explain exactly how your coin was manipulated like this, but having dates 3 years ...
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| mis struck dime | 10/14/2009 |
Q: I have a dime from the Phila mint,I cannot read the year because it is very deeply mis struck. Can ...
A: Beth, Your coin did not come from the mint this way. Somebody put it into some kind of grinding ...
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| 1913 S over D U.S. penny | 10/13/2009 |
Q: I googled to find an answer regarding 1913 S over D pennies because I also have a 1913 S with what ...
A: Dean I cannot find any reference to that OMM anywhere in any of my books -- sorry. There are ...
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| coins | 10/13/2009 |
Q: I have a 1790 coin how do i preserve it?
A: Nick, Do not try to clean it -- you will destroy any collector value it may have. The best way to ...
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| is this bill worth anything | 10/12/2009 |
Q: HOW MUCH IS A 1993 SERIES STAR NOTE WORTH
A: John, You didn't specify the denomination of the note .... but in any case, as long as the note is ...
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| Mint set | 10/12/2009 |
Q: In my new 2009 Philadelphia mint set, one of the cents, the formative years, is packaged with the ...
A: Denis, Generally speaking, it will make the set slightly more valuable, but it will take some work ...
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| symbols of liberty medallions | 10/8/2009 |
Q: I have searched high and low to find out what the set of 9 medallions may be worth and even what ...
A: Angie, I don't know the source of the medals, but I can tell you they are made of brass, and were ...
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| 1837 Large Cent with misprint | 9/30/2009 |
Q: I purchased a 1837 Large Cent from an antique shop in Ridgeway, CO and noticed that on the back it ...
A: Chrystal, For whatever reason this is a popular alteration of that coin -- it happened after the ...
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| Personalized Coins | 9/30/2009 |
Q: I purchased a coin 17yrs ago for the birth of my daughter, it had a stork on one side and on the ...
A: Naomi, I don't know where you can get a stork one, but you can buy other silver ingots or rounds at ...
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| Valuing a collection | 9/30/2009 |
Q: Our parents have left us a lot of coins, some are in paper folders identifying them. They are in ...
A: Melanie, You need to get yourself a basic guidebook, so you can tell which (if any) of the coins ...
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| bicentenniel quarter | 9/29/2009 |
Q: how rare are the bicentennial quarter
A: Nick, Bicentennial quarters are considered very common. There was a while when people thought they ...
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| 1965 Kennedy Half error | 9/29/2009 |
Q: This coin is very interesting, it has clear parallel defects on the obverse that cause bumps of ...
A: I didn't mean it had to be a barbeque grill, but something like that -- perhaps like a toaster oven ...
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| 1965 Kennedy Half error | 9/29/2009 |
Q: This coin is very interesting, it has clear parallel defects on the obverse that cause bumps of ...
A: I didn't mean it had to be a barbeque grill, but something like that -- perhaps like a toaster oven ...
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| 1965 Kennedy Half error | 9/29/2009 |
Q: This coin is very interesting, it has clear parallel defects on the obverse that cause bumps of ...
A: Dan, Your coin did not come from the mint like that. Those lines are caused by heat -- like ...
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| 1971 d kennedy half dollar | 9/29/2009 |
Q: What can you tell me about a 1971 d kennedy half dollar with heads on bth sides. It does not seem to ...
A: Justin, It definitely is a magician's coin. The seam would not be on the outside edge, but rather ...
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| dirty die? | 9/28/2009 |
Q: I have a very common 1930 wheat penny except for the reverese appears to be a dirty die. Sorry for ...
A: John, It does appear to be struck that way at the mint. But it's not a dirty die, nor struck ...
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| 1915 Buffalo Nickel RPD | 9/27/2009 |
Q: I came across a 1915 Buffalo nickel with a strong re-punched date, doubling showing uniformly to the ...
A: John, I can find no reference to a 1915 RPD nickel either. To be honest with you, after examining ...
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| Silver dollars | 9/26/2009 |
Q: I have quite a collection of silver coins. i was wandering if you could give me some prices on a few ...
A: Tyler, None of these are rare dates. As described, the Morgan Dollars are worth about $15 each -- ...
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| us half dollars | 9/25/2009 |
Q: I went to my bank to get rolled half dollars along with some penny, nickel, dime and quarter. They ...
A: Marshall, I suggest you try another bank or credit union. You may end up having to buy a whole box ...
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| Silver Nickels | 9/25/2009 |
Q: Can Nickels dated from 1964-1900 be silver?
A: Christian, The only nickels that have any silver in them (35%) are those that were minted during ...
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| 2001 penny | 9/23/2009 |
Q: I have a 2001 penny that I thought was 1943 penny when i saw it in a penny tray at a small town gas ...
A: Ronald, You have what is known as an unfinished planchet error, where the coin blank was cut from ...
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| Lincoln Head Penny mistrike | 9/22/2009 |
Q: I have a mistrike Lincoln Head Memorial penny (unknown date) that looks like a partial eclipse, ...
A: Doug, You have what is known as an off-center strike error, where the coin blank did not get fully ...
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| 1886 Morgan Dollar Minted at Carson City | 9/21/2009 |
Q: Dan, I have a slightly tarnished 1886 Morgan Silver Dollar with the Carson City mint mark. I have ...
A: Sorry but the only other explanation is that maybe some other counterfeiter made it -- but it ...
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| coin values | 9/21/2009 |
Q: I have a coin collection that I would like to find the value on and perhaps sell. Many Morgan ...
A: Ellen, I don't know anyone in Ocala, but I can refer you to a dealer in Mulberry (about 5 mi. south ...
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| Wrong Date on Seated Dollar | 9/20/2009 |
Q: Dan -- I've got to come to the *real* experts on this one. I operate a private coin appraisal site ...
A: This is simply another one of the modern minted Chinese counterfeits, like the 1886-CC Morgan Dollar ...
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| 2000 New Hampshire Statehood Quarter mis-strike. | 9/18/2009 |
Q: Can you give me any information regarding any announcements from the US Mint regarding any 2000 New ...
A: George, Regardless of what you may have heard, all you have is a relatively common struck-through ...
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| real two tailed dime | 9/17/2009 |
Q: I have been researching two tailed coins all day today and every where I look it says they are ...
A: Matthew, Unless you get that coin certified and encapsulated by either PCGS, NGC, or ANACS, you ...
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| 1941 penny | 9/17/2009 |
Q: I was counting and separating my wheat pennies when I noticed this 1941. Lined it up with the other ...
A: Ray, There's no such thing as a slanted 1 die error. I didn't say that the damage came from the ...
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| double faced peace dollars | 9/16/2009 |
Q: I have 8 double faced 1922 Peace dollars & 8 1924 on one side and 1934 on the other which are also ...
A: Anna, The way the coin dies are made, it's not possible to fit two heads-side dies into a press. ...
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| 1921 silver dollar | 9/14/2009 |
Q: I have a 1921 silver dollar that is quite worn and has what looks like a w on the front. I would ...
A: Lisa, 1921 is the most common date for Morgan Dollars, but a rare date for Peace Dollars. A Morgan ...
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| 1943 S Wheat Penny-Possible error | 9/6/2009 |
Q: I have a "blended" colored 1943 S penny. It is partially copper, and partially zinc. It looks as ...
A: Kathleen, Sorry but your coin has been altered -- I suspect a terrible job of copper plating. ...
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| 1992 D Yellow or Gold Penny | 9/4/2009 |
Q: Mr. Moore, I have found 18 1992 D Yellow or Gold Penny in a box of penny from the bank. I found ...
A: Vito, Your coins have been "baked". The coins are made from almost all zinc, with a thin outer ...
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| Monticello / 2006 Nickel | 9/3/2009 |
Q: I have a 2006 D Nickel w/ Jefferson Liberty facing forward, but the question refers to the ...
A: Sandra, What you are actually seeing are the initials FS for Frank Schlag, the coin's designer. ...
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| 1967 dime with dwarf '7' | 9/3/2009 |
Q: When I saw this oddly shaped 7 on a 1967 dime, it seemed worthy of a question. Is this the result ...
A: Saleem, From the looks of it in the picture, it looks like there was a foreign substance (like ...
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| 1904 Roosevelt coin | 9/3/2009 |
Q: I appreciate you taking the time to answer our questions. It is great to have access to someone ...
A: Debra, You need to have an expert look at that coin with a strong magnifier to determine its real ...
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| 1977 jimmy carter inugural coin | 8/31/2009 |
Q: it is the color silver dont actually know if its sliver. on the front there is a picture of jimmy ...
A: Luke, The .999 fs marking implies that it is 99.9% pure silver. So to find its value, get it ...
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| Mercury Dimes | 8/31/2009 |
Q: I have a small collection of Mercury Dimes, Its difficult to tell what is rated good, excellent. I ...
A: Ken, You need to do 3 things : 1) Properly grade your coins. 2) Use a current price guide to ...
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| canadian couger quarter | 8/30/2009 |
Q: i wanted to ask how much silver is in the 1867 to 1967 canadian couger quarter.thank you
A: Chris, Due to the rising price of silver that year, the cougar quarters were made in both 80% and ...
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| 2001-D Vermont SILVER State Qrtr | 8/29/2009 |
Q: I found a State quarter this weekend that is silver. It is a Vermont and it had the "D" stamp. I ...
A: Sorry Terri but it cannot be solid silver. The only silver quarters were made in San Francisco, ...
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| 1863 Indian Head Coin - doesn't say penny | 8/28/2009 |
Q: I have a coin that I can't find anything about. It is an Indian Head about the size of a penny but ...
A: Barbara, You have what is known as a Patriotic Civil War Token. These were privately minted and ...
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| 50 cent coin | 8/28/2009 |
Q: almost forgot i have a 1905 nickel as well please let me know about there value please and thank you
A: Chris, Assuming the coins are in average circulated condition ... The 1959 half is worth $4.50 ...
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| Mint Silver Eagle set | 8/27/2009 |
Q: I would like to sell a Mint Silver Eagle Anniversary Set with the reverse proof. I recently sold my ...
A: Charles, Assuming you are referring to the 2006 20th Anniversary 3-piece set (with unc, proof, and ...
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| 1898-O Morgan Dollar | 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: Frank, There are two known varieties of the 1898-O dollar, with the O mintmark tilted to the right. ...
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| US Copper Coin | 8/27/2009 |
Q: I was asked this question. What country minted a copper coin in 1787 with these words writted on ...
A: Mary, The saying is actually "MIND YOUR BUSINESS" and it can be found on the Fugio cent. You can ...
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| un-stamped penny | 8/27/2009 |
Q: I have an un-stamped penny on both the front and the back. I'm wondering how much is it worth. I'm ...
A: Scott, With the billions of pennies minted every year, this error is more common than you might ...
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| 1999 New Jersey state quarter | 8/26/2009 |
Q: I have what looks like gold or bronze color on the back of quarter and solid copper rim and copper ...
A: Jeff, I can't tell without seeing it, but you might have an unfinished planchet error -- stamped on ...
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| golden eagle 10 dollar | 8/24/2009 |
Q: goodevening can you please explain to me why the same 10 dollar golden eagle 1893 varies that much ...
A: Fred, Condition and mintmark are the two main contributing factors in the value of an 1893 gold ...
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| 1965 Quarter | 8/24/2009 |
Q: I have a 1965 Liberty Quarter and I would like to know if all quarters have a P or a D on them, and ...
A: Melony, Your coin is normal. P mintmarks (for Philadelphia) were not added to quarters until 1980. ...
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| odd dime | 8/21/2009 |
Q: I have a 1975 dime that appears as though it was not imprinted correctly. The outside edges are ...
A: Connie, I have been asked about coins like this many times. Unfortunately, it is just an altered ...
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| 1804 Dollar -- I want to know real or fake | 8/21/2009 |
Q: I have one 1804 us dollar coin. I get it from my grandmother and she get it from thamanya sayardaw ...
A: Zaw, There are only 15 known examples of this coin -- each worth millions of dollars. If you come ...
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| 1985 d penny with what looks like gold plating | 8/20/2009 |
Q: I have a 1985 d penny, and the coating on it does not look like normal copper; it has more of a gold ...
A: Mike, Most likely your coin has been "baked" All pennies since 1983 are made almost entirely of ...
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| Superb 1882 Gold $10 Liberty Head Eagle Coin ~ Ch BU | 8/20/2009 |
Q: can you tell me by the look of the picture if its original and I also have a few more to show you if ...
A: Chantal, It looks natural from what I can tell from the picture -- but you cannot be 100% sure of ...
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| value of coin | 8/19/2009 |
Q: What is the value of my coin? 1944-d ms67 FSB uncirculated mint condition
A: Although you didn't specify, I assume you are referring to a Mercury dime. The PCGS price guide ...
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| disappearing "S" mint mark | 8/19/2009 |
Q: I recall an error on one of the coins from the US mint silver proof set prior to 2006. On one of the ...
A: Susan, You are probably referring to the disappearing 3 in the 2003 silver proof set -- due to ...
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| Misstrike | 8/19/2009 |
Q:
A: Boomer, You're obviously such an expert -- why are you asking questions here? There is no way the ...
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| Error on one dollar bill | 8/18/2009 |
Q: I have a 1988 one dollar bill, and I find out there is the small number 8 right next to the IN GOD ...
A: It sounds like you have a "web note" -- an experimental note printed on a web fed press (like a ...
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| copper dimes | 8/5/2009 |
Q: Are there any US dimes since 1964 that have so little silver that the coin appears solid copper? ...
A: Patt, After 1964, the only silver dimes would be special silver proof coins, sold in hard plastic ...
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| Unknown Copper coin | 8/5/2009 |
Q: I picked this coin up in a lot of others. It is about the same size as an Indian Head penny and is ...
A: Alex, You have a civil war token. These were made by private companies and sold to merchants to ...
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| 1924 Liberty coin | 8/4/2009 |
Q: I am trying to get a rough estimate for a 1924 liberty coin. It is marked as a $20 gold piece. It ...
A: Kate, The marking under the date would be a monogram for Augustus Saint-Gaudens, the coin's ...
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| Proof Hazing | 8/3/2009 |
Q: I have been collecting silver proof sets since 1992 and noticed that however I store them a coin or ...
A: Patrick, Prettymuch all I can do is confirm your findings -- both the plastic cases and the mint ...
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| The National Governors' Conference Official Statehood Medals | 8/2/2009 |
Q: Dan, I have a set of theses medals in perfect condition. Each state has its own dated envelope with ...
A: John, You are correct -- these privately minted (Franklin Mint) items rarely sell for more than ...
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| collecting | 8/1/2009 |
Q: where do i find a book on pennies different mistakes double stamping to collect and sell pennie ...
A: Ronnie, Here are several books available from Amazon.com that you may find helpful : The Official ...
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| 1867 2 cent error coin? | 7/31/2009 |
Q: but i have a 2 cent piece from 1867 with what looks like a die crack originating from the edge of ...
A: Celestia, First the normal part of your coin : the missing "WE" ... being the highest point of the ...
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| 1893 half dollar from Chicago Expo | 7/30/2009 |
Q: is there any increase or decrease in the value of this coin when it's set as a medal, has a red ...
A: The average coin by itself is worth about $8.00 -- with the ribbon, pin, etc. it's worth about $20 ...
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| 1919 error? | 7/30/2009 |
Q: notice the letter T and E in CENT. I have thousands of wheats and lots of 1919's and I have never ...
A: Paula, Assuming you are referring to what looks like a lump of metal at the top of the T, that is ...
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| State of Georgia Quarter | 7/30/2009 |
Q: How are you? Just have a quick question for you, not sure if you will be able to help but thought ...
A: Sorry Justin but there is no 1988 Georgia quarter. The Georgia quarter from the state quarter ...
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| Two headed silver dollar | 7/29/2009 |
Q: I have a silver dollar with a liberty head with E PLURIBUS UNUM over head dated 1891 same design on ...
A: Ed, Your coin has been altered -- made from two coins machined down and glued back together -- it ...
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| Oregon State Coin | 7/29/2009 |
Q: I have an Oregon state coin that is smooth around the sides and seems to be thinner than other state ...
A: Gloria, It likely has been altered for use in a magician's coin, but you can try the following ...
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| Silver Penny 1994 | 7/27/2009 |
Q: I have a silver penny, that is dated 1994. It also has a small D stamped on it. I was wondering if ...
A: Kacey, Without seeing the coin, I can only offer two possible explanations : 1) It's an unfinished ...
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| 2000 Maryland D Quarter - Off Center Pressed - Smooth edge | 7/26/2009 |
Q: What is this worth? It appears to have been Flawed in the press, is it one of a kind?
A: Richard, With the hundreds of millions of state quarters minted, this off-center or out-of-collar ...
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| San Diego 200th Anniversary Medal | 7/26/2009 |
Q: San Diego 1969 200th Anniversary Silver medal. This is a really nice Medal that was struck by the ...
A: Danny, San Diego 1969 200th Anniversary Silver medal 1968 so-called dollar 0.7 oz. .999 SILVER ...
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| 1877 Trade Dollar that opens | 7/25/2009 |
Q: I inherited this unusual coin years ago. When you press on the letter "T" in the word "STATES", the ...
A: Allan, You have what's known as an "opium dollar" or a "coin box". In the 19th Century, United ...
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| Alaska quarter | 7/25/2009 |
Q: Dan I found a 2008 Alaska Quarter that the Side with Washington head is all copper it does not have ...
A: Gloria, Once in a great while, the long copper strip used to cut out coin blanks does not get its ...
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| 2007 washington quarter | 7/24/2009 |
Q: I have a 2007 washington state quarter has an s under the date,it has some scratches on it. I ...
A: Crystal, It's not aluminum, but it could be silver. The "S" mintmark designates that it is a ...
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| peace & friendship | 7/23/2009 |
Q: I recently was looking through some coins I've had since I was a child. One being a james madison ...
A: Jessica, You would have to get it examined by an exonumia expert -- it could be an original worth ...
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| nebraska state quarter | 7/23/2009 |
Q: I have just seen a Nebraska state quarter that came right from the center of a new roll from the ...
A: Steve, The reverse you are seeing is likely actually copper -- from the exposed core of an ...
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| 1941 slanted 1 penny | 7/23/2009 |
Q: I have had two of these. In 1967 it was in an 1956 mint error book for over $300. However I lost it. ...
A: Don, Sorry but I seriously doubt it got twisted when it was stamped -- much more likely it happened ...
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| wheat pennies | 7/22/2009 |
Q: can you give a rough estimate for about 100-150 us wheat pennies go for. ranging 1909-1967 in ...
A: Lisa, Common date wheat cents in average condition are worth about 3 cents each. However, if you ...
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| liberty nickel | 7/21/2009 |
Q: I read this nickel sold for over 4 million in a goverment book, I think it was a 1913 maybe,I have ...
A: Rhonda, There were only 6 of the 1913 nickels minted, which is why they are so valuable. There ...
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| True Coin Value | 7/19/2009 |
Q: Good Morning, this is a follow up e-mail on one that I sent you earlier about a 1877 $50 gold half ...
A: Gary, Due to its extreme rarity, there is no price guide for it. The only way to find its value is ...
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| nickles with no mint mark on them???? | 7/17/2009 |
Q: I have 2 nickles with no mint mark on them so what are they worth and why do they have no mark the ...
A: Kay Lynn, "P" mintmarks were not added to nickels until 1980, so any nickle older than that which ...
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| 1945 Penney | 7/16/2009 |
Q: I found a 1945 Lincoln Penny. The obverse is common and in average circulated condition. The ...
A: Randy, Someone has machined off the back side of the coin for use in a magician's coin. This must ...
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| Dime misprint? | 7/16/2009 |
Q: I have a 2000 dime, P mint, with really strange marks. Only the middle of the back side printed, I'm ...
A: Katie, Thank you for the picture. Someone has machined off the back side of the coin for use in a ...
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| michigan quarter | 7/15/2009 |
Q: I have a 2004P Michigan quarter that is gold in color. The coin looked like one of the gold dollars ...
A: Diane, It's either been plated (thousands of them have been plated for sale to unknowing ...
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| 2008-D hawaii state quarter | 7/15/2009 |
Q: i have a coin that i can't find in any listing...it is a 2008-D hawaii state quarter that seems to ...
A: Will, Without seeing it, I can only assume you come to this conclusion because the coin is ...
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| 1981 Kennedy Proofs | 7/13/2009 |
Q: Recently, I have noticed pricing for 1981-S Kennedy Proofs for "Type 1" and "Type 2". I am trying ...
A: Eric, The difference is in the design of the "S" mintmark. There are also two types of mintmarks ...
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| misprint nickel | 7/13/2009 |
Q: I have a friend that has a nickel with heads on both sides. He doesn't believe it is a magician's ...
A: David, There has never been a two-headed nickel ever authenticated -- ever. The mint presses and ...
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| Kennedy half dollar | 7/10/2009 |
Q: I have a coin with one side being a 1971 Kennedy half dollar and the other side being copper with ...
A: Bob, This is a novelty item known as a magician's coin. Somebody took the two (normal) coins you ...
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| 1975 No S Dime | 7/10/2009 |
Q: How can you tell the difference between a 1975 Dime no S? Philadelphia did a lot of No S dimes that ...
A: Len, The coin has to be a proof strike -- mirrored fields and sharper details than a regular ...
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| mint error penny | 7/9/2009 |
Q: I found a 1960 D penny that has a mint error.A coin dealer verified this for me,but I couldn't ...
A: Daniel, Without seeing it, I can only guess that you have a broken die error -- where a piece of ...
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| 1906 indian penny | 7/8/2009 |
Q: I just read "Papajack's" answer to the value of this unique penny. He is on vacation so I hope you ...
A: It's a matter of supply and demand. There were almost 100 million of these pennies minted in 1906. ...
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| kennedy half dollar | 7/8/2009 |
Q: I have a 1988 Kennedy Half Dollar with an "imprint" of Robert Kennedy bust located to the left of ...
A: Julie, This was done by a private individual, not at the mint, as some kind of commemorative piece. ...
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| Rare U. S. Coins | 7/7/2009 |
Q: Why are some of the values of coins marked with "D" or "S" worth more than the regular ones (i.e., ...
A: Alline, "D" and "S" mintmarks signify that the coin was made at one of the (smaller) branch mints ...
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| 1979-p kennedy half dollar | 7/6/2009 |
Q: how much is it worth ms-70 1979-p
A: Chris, If it truly is an MS-70 coin, it would likely be worth thousands of dollars in one of the ...
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| QUARTER DOLLAR USA | 7/4/2009 |
Q: I HAVE RECENTLY ACQUIRED AN AMERICAN QUARTER DOLLAR FROM THE LATE EIGHTEEN HUNDREDS THE THING IS THE ...
A: Josh, U.S. coins flip from top to bottom -- not side to side. So if you hold the coin at the left ...
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| Rare Coin | 7/4/2009 |
Q: Good Morning, I have a 1877 $50 gold coin and would like to first know it's value and or sell it at ...
A: Gary, Your first step would be to get it certified and encapsulated -- this will verify that it is ...
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| confederate half dollar | 7/4/2009 |
Q: I have a coin that on one side there is a shield with seven stripes and seven stars on it and above ...
A: Dale, It is a modern struck fantasy coin, made to somewhat resemble the original version of the ...
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| RI Quarter s | 7/1/2009 |
Q: I have a 2001 RI Quarter with an s stamp instead of the usual P or D, Can you give me any ...
A: John, The "S" mintmark signifies that it was minted in San Francisco, and that it is a PROOF coin ...
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| Coin Collecting | 6/30/2009 |
Q: I have 2 coins (both exactly the same) - on one side are the words: "ONE TROY OUNCE .999 FINE ...
A: Jenifer, You didn't specify, but I assume you are looking for a value for these silver rounds. ...
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| American Eagle silver dollar | 6/30/2009 |
Q: I have four "2000 Silver Bullion American Eagle Coins." All of them in blue cases, with the ...
A: Kim, Assuming you have the PROOF condition coins in the U.S. Mint packaging, they are worth about ...
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| 1879 goloid | 6/30/2009 |
Q: I have a 1879 Goloid 100cents that i am told may be of some value.Condition I would describe as very ...
A: Tony, No pictures were attached. However recent Heritage auction sales indicate a value between ...
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| hollow dollar coin | 6/29/2009 |
Q: I recently "found" a 1878 silver dollar that is hollow. When closed it appears real and doesn't ...
A: Linda, You have what's known as an "opium dollar" or a "coin box". In the 19th Century, United ...
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| $2 currency | 6/29/2009 |
Q: this is just a general question about my $2 notes. I have an uncirculated example of every small ...
A: Les, I'm not really a currency expert -- I'm more into the coins -- but it sounds like you have a ...
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| 1946 penny | 6/26/2009 |
Q: It is dated 1946 and the letter (E) in liberty seems to have an error. it looks like it has been ...
A: Bill, It's possible that something got on or in the die (like machine grease or a metal flake) ...
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| 2009 US One-cent coin | 6/25/2009 |
Q: I was looking at my "2009 Lincoln Penny" On the head side of the penny, is a picture of Lincoln, and ...
A: Sinh, It all depends on which way yuou flipped the coin. If you flipped from top to bottom, the ...
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| Silver Eagles | 6/24/2009 |
Q: Dan, Which set of 24 NGC certified coins (1986-2008) is the better value: an uncirculated MS69 set ...
A: David, I would consider both sets to be of average grade for the series, so neither is an ...
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| gold coin | 6/24/2009 |
Q: My friend foolishly purchased a coin for $300 from her brother's friend both have a criminal past. ...
A: Anjee, I would say your feelings are correct. There are no U.S. coins that big or with the design ...
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| 100 Silver Ingot Collection - America's Greatest Events | 6/22/2009 |
Q: I have a set of 100 1oz. ingots from the Hamilton Mint. The set called "America's Greatest Events" ...
A: Sorry Dave, but even with all the fancy packaging and paperwork, these privately minted silver ...
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| Silver and Gold Coin Set Information and potential value | 6/22/2009 |
Q: I have a Silver and Gold coin set called "Twelve Great Americans" from the Letcher Mint in a key ...
A: Dave, The Letcher Mint -- a private company -- was only in business for 2 years back in the 1970's. ...
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| 1980 unc.mint set | 6/22/2009 |
Q: i have the 1980 unc.mint set of coins all are d mint but one extra s.b.a. coin it is an s mint ...
A: Neil, WIthout seeing the coin, all I can surmise is that due to the Mint's usual lack of quality ...
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| 1879 cc Morgan Silver Dollar | 6/19/2009 |
Q: I have an 1879 cc Morgan Silver Dollar that in my opinion after comparing it to some I've seen on ...
A: William, Unfortunately, those initials really destroy the value of that coin -- too bad it was done ...
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| copper tail dime | 6/19/2009 |
Q: i have a 2001 dime that is silver colored head and copper colored tail. any ideas.
A: Nestor, The Mint takes long strips of copper metal and applies an outer layer of silvery-looking ...
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| selling my coins | 6/18/2009 |
Q: Can you recommend anyone in New Orleans that buys coins. American and foreign. Most are only ...
A: Arden, You could try contacting Lynn Ourso at New Orleans Rare Coins see : ...
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| coin value | 6/18/2009 |
Q: I have several coins with what i believe are misprints. I have four pennies with no mints strikes. ...
A: Trevor, Sorry but these coins are all normal. Having no mintmark just means they were made at the ...
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| 1804 Dollar | 6/18/2009 |
Q: this coin has been dugged out by a peasant in Romania, it was discovered at a contruction site. are ...
A: Luliu, Sorry but that is a modern fantasy coin, a cast copy of somebody's idea of what an 1804 ...
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| Sacagawea coin without date | 6/17/2009 |
Q: I recently purchased a 2009 mint set and found that all of the coins in the set were dated with the ...
A: Celeste, They moved the date to the edge of the coin this year, so you need to check there. More ...
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| Sacagawea Coin with Year on the Side | 6/17/2009 |
Q: I can't find any reference to this coin. There is no date stamped on the face of the coin. Instead, ...
A: Michael, The only Sacagawea coins with the date on the edge would be this year's Native American ...
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| 1993 Half Dollar | 6/16/2009 |
Q: I have a 1993 Kennedy Half Dollar with a 90 degree rotated die and was wondering how much it was ...
A: Jose, Highly rotated reverse errors on modern coins is quite rare (it's not as rare on old coins). ...
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| 1942 lincoln cent - plated? | 6/16/2009 |
Q: I have a 1942 Lincoln cent that appears to have some silver colored plating that is wearing off. ...
A: Matt, The only reason I can offer is somebody's misguided effort to create a 1942 "steel" cent -- ...
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| coin | 6/15/2009 |
Q: I have a susan B. Anthony Dollar collection with 3 uncirculated 1979 susan B. Anthony Dollars in a ...
A: Dylan, The only variety for those coins would be on the P-mint coin. There is a near date variety ...
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| 1916 mercury dime D..??? | 6/15/2009 |
Q: I have a very very worn 1916 mercury that the reverse edges are worn so it is impossible to see a ...
A: Tracy, There really are no specific die diagnostics that I know of for a coin worn to that point. ...
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| 1925 double die silver dollar | 6/12/2009 |
Q: I believe I have a 1925 silver dollar that has two "IN" on the In God We left lower corner side of ...
A: Oye, Since there is no similar variety listed in the VAM variety book, and since doubled dies are ...
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| Misprint quarter | 6/11/2009 |
Q: I have a 1996 quarter that is missing the 19 portion of the 1996.I have been told by a few local ...
A: Chris, If it's been altered, it won't have any added value. But if it was cased by a foreign ...
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| u.s. quarter dimensions | 6/8/2009 |
Q: I have some rolls of uncirculate quarters and I have noticed that the rolls from the early 50's do ...
A: Dennis, The older quarters are more worn than the newer ones, making them ever-so-slightly thinner. ...
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| 1941 dime | 6/5/2009 |
Q: I found a 1941 dime which I believe is pure silver. On the front it has the date, a shield with ...
A: Linda, This is a coin of the Philippines, which at that time was a commonwealth of the U.S. so some ...
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| 1882s silver dollar--error? | 6/5/2009 |
Q: I have this 1882 S Morgan with an unusually long tail on the two--would this be considered an error, ...
A: Jack, Sounds like a doubled die variety, like VAM-8, that makes that tail look that way due to ...
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| 1960 small date penny | 6/3/2009 |
Q: I saw an answer where you explained and illustrated the difference between 1970-S small date and ...
A: Ben, The inner loop of the 9 is much smaller on the small date. The upper part of the 6 digit is ...
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| US Mint Uncirculated Coin Sets | 6/1/2009 |
Q: My father-in-law has been buying these sets for our children since 1993. I'm looking at one from ...
A: Victoria, The value of these sets depends on demand for them (which generally declines over the ...
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| Gold Bicentnnial Medal | 5/31/2009 |
Q: I have a large gold bicentennial medallion, weighing approximately 13 oz of .900 fine gold. It is a ...
A: Greg, That is a very rare item! It should be numbered on the edge -- I believe there were only 424 ...
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| double stamped penny | 5/28/2009 |
Q: I have a penny that has been double stamped. It is in excellent condition. It is a penny with what ...
A: Carol, This is not actually double stamped, but rather struck off-center. The coin blank did not ...
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| 2 Sided Quarter | 5/26/2009 |
Q: I have a Quarter with Tales on both sides. I have researched this the best I could and can not seem ...
A: Brynn, This is a common privately made novelty item known as a magician's coin, made by altering ...
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| 1988 Quarter | 5/25/2009 |
Q: I have a mis print or mis stamped 1988 quarter. It has a rounded copper edge on the rim with no ...
A: Michael, Without seeing it, I would have to think you have an altered coin. For it to be a genuine ...
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| US Mint value | 5/25/2009 |
Q: I received as a gift George W. Bush 2005 Inauguration Commemorative Cover Limited Edition #4169 out ...
A: Michelle, Sorry but this is just some set of privately minted medals added to some common U.S. ...
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| 1995 Penny | 5/25/2009 |
Q: Dan: I just read "Joe's question" regarding his 1995 steel penny. I too have a 1995 penny, but I ...
A: Tony, I'm sure it is pure zinc -- just missing its outer copper coating -- all pennies made since ...
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| 1928 Peace Dollar | 5/24/2009 |
Q: I have recently acquired a 1928 Peace Dollar from my uncle's estate. I do not see any type of ...
A: Tami, On 1928 dollars, there will either be an "S" mintmark on the back (below the word ONE), or ...
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| 1997 american eagle 3 coin set in wood box | 5/22/2009 |
Q: I have a 1997 American Eagle Impressions of liberty 3 coin set in a wood box wither letter of ...
A: Jim, That set was put together by a private company -- not sure which one exactly -- but their goal ...
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| 1852 US dollar | 5/22/2009 |
Q: I have an 1852 gold US Dollar Type 1, closed wreath, no mint mark that I can find. It is in a coin ...
A: Al, In very lightly circulated condition, it's worth about $200. A nice uncirculated one can be ...
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| Rare 2004 Wisconsin Quarter | 5/21/2009 |
Q: As I understand it there is two different versions of this quarter. One with an "Extra Leaf Up" and ...
A: Morpheus, Not sure what website you were looking at -- I don't remember putting any pictures of the ...
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| 1969-s double die cent | 5/21/2009 |
Q: Is it worth submitting to Pcgs or Ngc? Thanks.
A: Jimbo, Thank you for the nice picture. Looks to me like strike doubling, caused by die ...
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| I am wondering about the different State quarter types | 5/21/2009 |
Q: Okay I am collecting the state quarters currently I have the P&D Mints, the Gold Mint, The P&D Gold ...
A: Curt, Each state quarter comes in only 4 varieties from the Mint : 1) regular metal P-mint 2) ...
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| cameo coins | 5/20/2009 |
Q: How can I determine if my 2009 Lincoln silver dollar proof is a cameo, a dep cameo, or neither. I ...
A: Bill, Most likely it is a deep cameo -- almost all proof coins made by the Mint these days are. ...
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| 2005 P West Virginia Quarter | 5/20/2009 |
Q: this isn't the 4:00 quarter i've read about. however, i've noticed a circle/ring inside the back of ...
A: Jen, Generally, concentric circle indentations like this are caused by a mal-adjusted coin wrapping ...
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| Quarter mint mark error | 5/20/2009 |
Q: I have just started looking into coins so I don't know if I have any coins that are worth anything. ...
A: Tatyana, That filled letter error is caused by overuse and extensive wear of the die -- the little ...
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| found dime | 5/19/2009 |
Q: While at work a few years ago, I found a dime (recent year - I think 2002 or 03) that was stamped ...
A: Alyce, Unless the coin is mis-shapen from being struck out-of-collar, with 2 blanks in the press at ...
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| 1956 Nickel - mint stamp on back | 5/18/2009 |
Q: Literally just started browsing my change - curious about collecting and found this nickel, 1956, ...
A: Susie, The location for mintmarks on all Jefferson Nickels from 1938 to 1964 is on the back. It ...
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| coin grading | 5/18/2009 |
Q: A reputable coin dealer is offering a 2009 $1 silver eagle,ms70,ICG, for $75. They also offer ...
A: Bill, There are 3 basic tiers for pricing these MS-70 and PR-70 coins : PCGS = the highest value ...
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| Coin Collection Value | 5/16/2009 |
Q: I have a coin collection my grandmother started me on. It consists of minted US coins uncirculated ...
A: Melissa, Assuming you have U.S. Mint Uncirculated Sets and Proof Sets, values for them are listed ...
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| Alaska State Quarter | 5/16/2009 |
Q: In sorting coins this evening, I came across an Alaska State Quarter, Denver mint, that does not ...
A: Mindy, Missing letters like this are usually caused by a foreign substance (like machine grease) ...
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| Pillar Dollar Value | 5/9/2009 |
Q: I inherited this 1732 Silver Pillar dollar ( piece of eight) in very good condition. I'm thinking ...
A: Sorry Louise, but you have a modern token/medal/fantasy piece. Real pillar dollars do not have that ...
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| Silver Quarters | 5/8/2009 |
Q: I have about 1000 silver quarters. A dealer offered me $2 each. Is that an ok price? Should I ...
A: Lori, Assuming these are Washington quarters, the only ones you should even consider pulling out ...
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| 1969 silver colored D Penny | 5/8/2009 |
Q: I have noticed a few questions regarding a 1969 silver colored D Penny. I came across one of these ...
A: Allen, From your description, you clearly have a plated coin. I hear about these from all ...
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| misprinted nickel and dime | 5/7/2009 |
Q: Is there any value in a misprinted nickel...it is odd shaped, like the stamp was put on ...
A: Lois, The nickel sounds like an off-center strike error -- worth $5 to $10 However the other coin ...
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| Coin prices | 5/7/2009 |
Q: I have proof sets for 1968-1996, Silver proof sets 1992-1996, 1979 & 1980 Susan B. Anthony 3 coin ...
A: Brenda, Assuming the sets are all still in their original mint packaging and the rest of the items ...
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| How much are cleaned coins worth? | 5/7/2009 |
Q: I sent several coins to ANACS to grade and slab and about half of them came back with cleaned near ...
A: Michael, 940 There is no set answer to this question. The amount of discount for cleaning depends ...
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| 2.5-oz. 2008 Humbert Pure Gold Commemoratives | 5/7/2009 |
Q: Would you please, give your input regarding investing in such a coin ? I am interested in purchasing ...
A: Cee, I'm not familiar with that exact item, but I can tell you that you should not pay any ...
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| minted mistake on wheat penny | 5/5/2009 |
Q: How much do think a 1937 wheat penny is worth with an extra "hair coming off of Lincoln's chin? ...
A: Stephanie, This is known as a "Spiked Chin" variety, caused by a worn die that eventually cracked. ...
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| 1851 US Coin | 5/5/2009 |
Q: Woman with braided hair on front, year 1851, on back is eagle with shield. Inscription "United ...
A: David, Sounds like a U.S. $2.50 gold piece (AKA Quarter Eagle). Compare to coin pictured here : ...
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| current minting process for pennies | 5/4/2009 |
Q: How is the 2.5% by weight copper clad attached to the zinc penny? Is it attached before or after ...
A: Andre, All coins are originally cut from long strips of metal. For all coins except pennies, this ...
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| Copper back 1980 Quarter | 5/3/2009 |
Q: I found a 1980 quarter that is silver on the front, but copper on the back. Is it worth anything, ...
A: Laura, While missing-clad-layer errors like yours are very popular on state quarters, they are not ...
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| Florida coin 2004 | 5/1/2009 |
Q: I found a Florida quarter that appears to have the impression of a dime sized circle, on both front ...
A: Deborah, This is not something that happened at the mint. At some time, when this coin was being ...
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| Gold ?? ingot | 4/30/2009 |
Q: Many years ago my father was given a gift from a very wealthy friend. I am not certain of its value ...
A: Ron, You would need to take the bar to a major show and have it examined first-hand by some ...
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| Weird penny | 4/30/2009 |
Q: I have found a 1990 D penny that is very odd. It appears to be of a silver metal and weighs less ...
A: Sally, Sorry, but your coin has just been altered by somebody, after it left the Mint -- it was not ...
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| silver ingot | 4/30/2009 |
Q: I have a framed picture of the smoky mountains with a silver ingot attached to the inside boarder, ...
A: Victor, Sorry, but this and basically all other privately minted silver art bars and rounds have ...
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| SILVER DOLLAR COINS | 4/29/2009 |
Q: I HAVE SEVERAL SILVER DOLLARS . I KNOW NOTHING ABOUT COLLECTING. ALL HAVE BEEN CIRCULATED. 1889 HAS ...
A: Barbara, All the dates for the dollar coins you list are considered common in average circulated ...
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| Storing Coins | 4/25/2009 |
Q: Are pill bottles (brown prescription bottles with white tops) just as effective as coin tubes? ...
A: Mary, The pill bottles should work fine. BUT, the surfaces of the presidential dollars are very ...
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| double printed dime | 4/24/2009 |
Q: SIR. I HAVE A 1990 DIME THAT I GOT FROM A NEW ROLL OF DIMES WHERE I WORKED. ON ONE SIDE YOU CAN ...
A: Michael, This double-strike error has been quite popular in the past. Also known as an 11-cent ...
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| Coin collection | 4/23/2009 |
Q: I inherited a fairly large coin collection. I know next to nothing about thier value etc. Most are ...
A: Ron, Not being from the Phoenix area, I don't have a specific person I can refer you to. All I can ...
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| unusual stamped pennies | 4/22/2009 |
Q: I have a 1975 lincoln penny with the liberty bell stamped on the left obverse and a picture of the ...
A: Jerry, This is a novelty item, made by stamping those images on a normal penny after it left the ...
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| 1988 P Dime | 4/21/2009 |
Q: Dan, I have a 1988P dime which appears to have been "unclad". Thought at first it was a penny but ...
A: Ray, I would suggest you find a local coin show, take them there, and show them (or at least a good ...
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| uncirculated coin rolls | 4/20/2009 |
Q: I have uncirculated rolls of pennies for 1970D, 1973D, 1976D, 1977D, 1980D, 1984D, 1985D, 1987, ...
A: Brenda, Current Coin Dealer Newsletter prices are as follows : Pennies : 1970D -- $1.35 1973D -- ...
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| 1988 P Dime | 4/20/2009 |
Q: Dan, I have a 1988P dime which appears to have been "unclad". Thought at first it was a penny but ...
A: Ray, Missing clad layer error dimes are not extremely rare. In uncirculated condition they are ...
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| 1886 Morgan Silver Dollar with no mint mark | 4/20/2009 |
Q: I have read through your past responses and only found one that addressed a Morgan Silver Dollar ...
A: Michael, All Morgan dollars minted at the main mint in Philadelphia will not have a mint mark -- ...
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| 1882 silver coin | 4/19/2009 |
Q: I found a silver coin dated 1882 in my grandmother's coin collection. The front appears to be a ...
A: Beth, You have what's known as a love token. Somebody took a Morgan dollar, ground off the back, ...
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| penny | 4/18/2009 |
Q: My dad wants to know if there is a 2008 "D" & "P" penny, and same for 2009 new four coming out. He ...
A: Teresa, While all the other denomination coins have both "P" and "D" mintmarks, the "P" mintmarks ...
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| 189? Morgan silver dollar | 4/18/2009 |
Q: My 189? O Morgan silver dollar is almost completely missing the last numeral in the date. The ...
A: Yes Diane, it is possible you have a filled die error, caused by a foreign substance like machine ...
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| 1924 Silver Dollar | 4/18/2009 |
Q: My father has a 1924 Liberty Silver Dollar with the imprint In God we Trvst instead of the trust ...
A: Marci, TRVST is the normal spelling on all Peace dollars, as well as Standing Liberty quarters -- ...
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| 2004 Nickle | 4/17/2009 |
Q: I have a 2004 nickle, the front of which is probably standard. The back is what is so unusual, as I ...
A: Evelyn, You have a normal nickel for 2004 -- one of two designs that year commemorating the Lewis & ...
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| double headed nickel | 4/15/2009 |
Q: I collect jefferson nickels and have been through thousands of dollars of them. Last week I found a ...
A: Bob, There has never been a 2-headed nickel found, ever. The way the dies are made, you cannot fit ...
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| Coin value & authenticity | 4/14/2009 |
Q: My brother has a U.S. 5 cent piece dated 2000 with the head (Jefferson etc.) stamped on both sides. ...
A: Eric, It's a manufactured novelty item known as a magician's coin, made by altering two normal ...
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| new to collecting | 4/14/2009 |
Q: in a plastic case that reads 1oz pure silver clad by ncm 150mg.999silver recoveredat wtc ground zero ...
A: Ray, To put it short, it's worth an ounce of silver, which right now is about $12.50 This is just ...
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| Worth of sterling silver medals | 4/13/2009 |
Q: My father died recently and left the following: "1 Set of Franklin Mint Treasury of Presidential ...
A: Linda, While your father most likely paid alot more for them, unfortunately there is almost no ...
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| Reproduction Saint Gaudens | 4/13/2009 |
Q: I have what is obviously a reproduction Saint Gaudens $20 gold coin, but what I don't know is where ...
A: Tarry, There are several private companies out there making these gold plated replicas, like ...
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| DOUBLE SIDED QUARTERS | 4/12/2009 |
Q: Is there really a way to determine if a double sided quarter is fake or real? I have one and it has ...
A: Lindsey, Magician's coins are made by altering two normal coins, so anything that appears on a ...
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| Washington State Quarter Designer | 4/9/2009 |
Q: Who was the artist/designer of the Washington State Quarter?
A: Jackie, In digging through the Coin World website, I found a page that lists all the state quarter ...
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| 2004 dime | 4/8/2009 |
Q: i have a 2004 dime with the letter s above the date,it is all silver in color,no cooper edge, the ...
A: Randy, You have a silver proof. These were specially made for collectors and issued only in silver ...
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| Lincoln cent | 4/8/2009 |
Q: I recently had PCGS grade my 1914 d Lincoln penny as an AU58. I went to ebay and elsewhere on the ...
A: Ed, The current online PCGS Price Guide lists a 1914-D cent in AU-58 at $2,100.00 -- this would ...
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| American Express Edition | 4/8/2009 |
Q: My husband came across a coin collection of his grandfathers. We were wondering if they were worth ...
A: Ashley, This is a set of privately minted medals, made by the Franklin Mint Company (a private ...
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| Dime | 4/7/2009 |
Q: I have a 1888 dime with a III in the back...I cannot find any information on the internet
A: Michelle, What you have is actually a 3-cent piece -- one of the nickel type, as opposed to the ...
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| MS 70 Plat [P$100 value | 4/5/2009 |
Q: I have the opp'y to buy 3 coins. $1,800 each, they are. [2] 2007 EAGLE P$100 EARLY RELEASES MS ...
A: Brian, You would definitely be paying top dollar for them -- with platinum in the $1100 or so ...
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| State Pennies | 4/4/2009 |
Q: While moving into my new house, I came across a box with my name on it. Upon opening it up, I saw a ...
A: David, That is a relatively common novelty item, made after the coins left the mint by stamping ...
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| Nickel | 4/2/2009 |
Q: I have a 1954 Nickel - on the back above the Monticello (center) is the letter S what does this mean ...
A: Melinda, If it was dated 1942 to 1945, then I would say the "S" is there to designate that the coin ...
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| one hundred dollar series 1990-2009 | 3/30/2009 |
Q: how do I find out about the different serise of $100 dollar bills from 1990-2009. actually what ...
A: Crystal, Probably the best online reference for this would be the Bureau of Engraving and ...
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| 1943 P Nickle | 3/29/2009 |
Q: then to day I happend to notice on line this guy asking a question if they made steel nickle coins ...
A: Ron, If your coin was struck on a steel cent blank, it would be both under-sized and under-weight ...
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| I cant find info on this coin | 3/26/2009 |
Q: I have a silver coin that on the front has the wording"Finest purity honest weight tri-state ...
A: Mandie, You have a privately minted silver round -- used only for the trading in silver. This is ...
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| General value of coins | 3/26/2009 |
Q: Dan: I have the following coins and live in the Danver, MA area and am looking to sell them. Any ...
A: Assuming average condition, they have the following values : Silver Dollars: 1. 1 – 1889 -- $14 2. ...
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| rare silver coins | 3/24/2009 |
Q: I bought these from a broker in the 1990's: They are uncirculated silver dollars sealed in plastic: ...
A: Esta, Current dealer greysheet prices for properly graded coins are : 1921 MS65 $130 1888 MS65 ...
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| 5 Troy oz. Silver Coin | 3/24/2009 |
Q: I have a 5 troy oz. silver coin from a 4 coin set, #427/2500 - 150 years of baseball, Norman ...
A: Michael, This is a privately minted silver art round. Technically not a coin, this is why you ...
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| Type 1 & 2 SBA Dollars | 3/23/2009 |
Q: Please explain the difference between Type I & II of 1979 & 1981 PR coins. Which ones are in Mint & ...
A: Pete, These coins can only be found in proof sets -- and are still (rarely) being found. There is ...
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| 1987 and 1989 coins | 3/21/2009 |
Q: I am looking for silver dollars,half dollars,and quarters from 1987 and 1989. I want to save these ...
A: Patricia, The only dollars available are silver eagles -- about $21 each for uncirculated coins -- ...
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| 1967 dime error or damage | 3/21/2009 |
Q: I found this dime in some pocket change yesterday. It is very strange looking. On the front it looks ...
A: Randy, The front of the coin looks like damage -- which is too bad. The reverse looks like either ...
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| Proof Sets | 3/21/2009 |
Q: Dan, I'm new to collecting and have recently been thinking about collecting early proof sets ...
A: Neil, The original packaging for these early proof sets was poor -- virtually none of them have ...
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| Coin set value? | 3/19/2009 |
Q: My mother in law asked me to check to see if I could possibly find the value of a coin set that she ...
A: Tracie, If what you have is the U.S. Mint issued Stateue of Liberty Commemorative dollar, it's ...
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| 1991 p quarter with strange edging | 3/18/2009 |
Q: I found a 1991 p quarter that I think may have some very strange planchet error. The coin appears ...
A: Chad, I've been asked about coins like this several times before. I don't know the mechanical or ...
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| Franklin Mint Bicentennial Mini Coin Collection | 3/16/2009 |
Q: A relative has asked me to find out about his collection of 200 mini coins, and info and value. The ...
A: Stan, Sorry but stuff like this has almost no resale market. The only money you can get for it is ...
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| 1/2 cent | 3/15/2009 |
Q: I have a few 1/2 cent coins with a woman's head on the front, surrounded by stars and the words ...
A: Ty, What you have are California Gold replicas. These fractional gold pieces came in denominations ...
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| Misprinted rhode island quarter | 3/14/2009 |
Q: I just came across an interesting quarter. It is plated with copper on one side and the nickel or ...
A: Joe, Nice find! Your coin was stamped on a blank that was cut out of an area of the long metal ...
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| quarter dollar coin mistakenly embossed | 3/14/2009 |
Q: i have a quarter dollar coin. when we hold it between thumb and pointing finger with head of ...
A: When holding the coin at the sides and flipping top-to-bottom, the pictures should remain ...
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| Peace Dollar | 3/12/2009 |
Q: I have a peace dollar with no date on the front. On the back it has United States of America, .999 ...
A: Ginny, That's actually not a real Peace dollar, but rather a privately minted silver round that ...
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| 1990 Quarter | 3/11/2009 |
Q: I have come across a very strange coin, or at least half of one. It's a 1990 quarter, (D) mint. ...
A: Walt, You have one of the two pieces used to make a magician's coin. The other piece would be ...
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| Mis-minted Nickel | 3/10/2009 |
Q: I have a 99 US nickel that is gold in color but I don't think its gold due to its weight. Many have ...
A: Patrick, Over the course of time, just sitting around -- like in a drawer or something -- can cause ...
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| 1982 quarter | 3/10/2009 |
Q: I found a 1982 quarter that looks different from other 1982 quarters I compared it to. The quarter ...
A: Mary, You may have a proof coin. Does it have an "S" mintmark behind Washington's head? This ...
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| coin collecting | 3/10/2009 |
Q: I have looked around,is the 1922 peace dollar the only year they printed trust with the V,in it????
A: Sara, The V in TRUST design was used on all years of the Peace Dollar (1921-1935), as well as the ...
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| confusing coin | 3/9/2009 |
Q: I have an 1851 silver dollar, and I have been told both that it is a fantacy piece, and that it is a ...
A: Heather, Sorry but you onily have some kind of fantasy novelty coin. I've been asked about these ...
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| Confederate coin | 3/9/2009 |
Q: I have what I believe is a confederate restrike coin. It is exactly like the 1861 one cent coin, ...
A: William, Sorry but you have some kind of modern fantasy coin -- worth maybe a couple dollars for ...
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| $10 real or fake | 3/8/2009 |
Q: My son has a 1934 ten dollar bill that seems "different". It has dark ink, paper not quite the same, ...
A: Jo, I have to believe it to be real. The ink used back then was slightly different color than more ...
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| i have 2 coins | 3/7/2009 |
Q: well 2 quarters on is a barber 1895 0 its in warn condition like the ridges on the sides are gone to ...
A: Randi, 1895-O is not considered a rare date by collectors. In the condition you describe, it's ...
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| 2006 south dakota quarter | 3/6/2009 |
Q: My mom recently came across a 2006 south dakota quarter with no mint. Where the d or p would go is ...
A: Tabitha, You have a PROOF coin. These S-mint coins were specially made at the San Francisco Mint ...
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| nickels | 3/6/2009 |
Q: I have several nickels from the 1930's, 1940's, 1950's, 1960's, 1970's, 1980's, and 1990's. I need ...
A: Brenda, Assuming your coins are in circulated condition ..... The WWII era coins (1942-1945) with ...
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| Mis-minted Nickel | 3/6/2009 |
Q: I have a 99 US nickel that is gold in color but I don't think its gold due to its weight. Many have ...
A: Patrick, There is no "coating" in nickels -- they are a solid mix of 25% nickel and 75% copper. ...
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| values of two Morgan Dollars | 3/6/2009 |
Q: I'm just starting buying coins, and I'm starting small. Until I get ahold of a Red Book or Grey ...
A: Tiffany, Fair prices for accurately graded PCGS coins would be : 1879-S -- $58.00 1883-O -- ...
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| silver eagles | 3/5/2009 |
Q: I have some silver eagles, one with a "w" mint mark that are uncirculated and encapsulated. none of ...
A: George, High grade uncirculated coins are highly subjective as to their spwcific grade. To some ...
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| pennies | 3/3/2009 |
Q: I have several pennies from the 1960's, 1970's, 1980's,and 1990's, and need to know if they are ...
A: Brenda, Assuming they are in circulated condition .... Their only value would be for the copper ...
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| Special 1970 dime??? | 3/3/2009 |
Q: I found a 1970 dime from the Philadelphia mint that doesn't have the copper edge. The edge is ...
A: Patrick, There have been found some very rare no-S mintmark proof 1970 dimes -- they're worth about ...
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| 1888 Morgan Silver Dollar & 1921 Morgan Silver Dollar | 3/3/2009 |
Q: I have 4 1888 Morgan Silver Dollars that are not uncirculated but are just shy of being perfect. All ...
A: Don, The current value of an almost uncirculated 1888 Morgan dollar is about $17.00 However, you ...
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| JFK 1964 Liberty Half Dollar | 3/2/2009 |
Q: I have the above in a small sterling dish (3 1/2" dia.) marked "B & M Sterling 761".Any info, value?
A: Mary Ellen, 1964 is the most common date 90% silver half there is -- its value will be only for the ...
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| PRESIDENTIAL TERM COIN | 2/27/2009 |
Q: I HAVE COINS WITH EACH PRESIDENT ON THEM WITH THEIR NAMES AND PHOTOS ON THE FRONT EXP: JAMES ...
A: Jackie, Sounds like one of many privately minted medal sets -- basically impossible to complete -- ...
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| a silver penny? | 2/27/2009 |
Q: I found a penny that exactly like all other pennys. Was made in 2000 but the penny is silver, I ...
A: Josh, It could be plated, but it could also be that you have an unfinished planchet error. Since ...
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| coins | 2/25/2009 |
Q: i have a 2001 north carolina quarter that has no visible copper in it, just silver when viewed from ...
A: Jerry, most likely it is silver plated -- the TV coin sellers have sold thousands of these ...
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| 1964 two-headed nickle | 2/24/2009 |
Q: I recently came across a double headed 1964 nickle, I compared it to a regular 1964 nickle and it is ...
A: Tonya, You have a privately manufactured novelty item known as a magician's coin. Somebody took ...
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| 1854 twenty dollar coin | 2/24/2009 |
Q: I have found a 1854 twenty dollar coin at my house in some old stuff, it matched the one shown for ...
A: Donna, Sorry but the word COPY means just that -- it's not real -- probably gold plated at best. A ...
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| 1855 coin | 2/24/2009 |
Q: I have a coin with Blake & co on one side and Assayers and 20 stamped in the center, on the other ...
A: Shelia, Most likely you have one of the thousands of modern replicas of this coin. The first thing ...
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| 50 cent piece | 2/22/2009 |
Q: On the back It says fifty centavos then filipinas.It is dated 1944 and is silver.The front has some ...
A: Jerry, This coin was struck by the U.S. at the San Francisco Mint. At that time the Philippines ...
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| Linciln Mint JFK Medals | 2/21/2009 |
Q: I have a complete set (#3301) of The Lincoln Mint JFK Commemorative Medal - 36 total medals. They ...
A: Doug, Sorry but there is almost no re-sale market for these items -- other than for the silver they ...
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| mechanical double reverse Proof 1970s Nickel | 2/20/2009 |
Q: I just read your response to another person about mechanical doubling and I was wondering if a Proof ...
A: Stephen, While it would definitely be less common in proof coins, it's only because there are far ...
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| 1856 1/2 California Gold coin | 2/19/2009 |
Q: I am 62 years old. I found this coin in the property of my deceased grandmother. This coin shows ...
A: Rick, There are many, many counterfeits of these California gold pieces -- even from 100 years ago. ...
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| 1969 D Kennedy Half Dollar | 2/18/2009 |
Q: I have a 1966 D Kennedy Half Dollar that is missing the "A" in States and would like to know if it ...
A: Michael, This error is usually caused by a foreign substance (like machine grease) that got into ...
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| Value of Coins | 2/18/2009 |
Q: Value of Quarters every year from 1941 thru 1967 except 1943---I have several of each quarter also ...
A: Lyndell, Assuming your coins are in circulated condition ... The quarters from 1941 to 1964 are ...
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| Quarter with partially missing date | 2/17/2009 |
Q: Dan. I have just found a quarter (well circulated) that appears to be dated "198 " as the fourth ...
A: Vickie, Missing details like this are usually caused by a foreign substance (like machine grease) ...
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| susan b anthony dollar coins | 2/16/2009 |
Q: I have 6 unopened bags of Susan B Anthony coins. their are 100 coins in each bag and they are from ...
A: Joe, Recent sales on eBay would indicate a range of $130 to $150 per bag (after fees & shipping). ...
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| presidential dollar coins | 2/16/2009 |
Q: i have seen both the P&D dollar coin set on a web site called the Merrick Mint. ...
A: Michael, I've never dealt with them, but they probably are legitimate. However, if you don't need ...
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| rare coin | 2/15/2009 |
Q: i have a delaware state quarter..what makes it rare is its silver, no cooper, in great shape ., what ...
A: Dennis, My money says you have a silver plated coin -- there were thousands of these novelty silver ...
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| 1909s v.d.b. | 2/15/2009 |
Q: This coin has been in my collection since 1957 and has never been graded. My queston is where should ...
A: Jesse, You should go to www.anacs.com to find out how to submit your coin to their grading and ...
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| misprinted pennies | 2/14/2009 |
Q: I have pennies that do not have the 'D' on it, identifying where it was minted. Are they worth ...
A: Jan-Marie, Sorry but this just means they were made at the main mint in Philadelphia. While the ...
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| copper quarter | 2/12/2009 |
Q: my friend has a 1923 quarter she thinks is made on a copper blank. how can she tell for sure ?
A: Walt, The only copper blanks in use at that time were for Lincoln cents. If struck on one of them, ...
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| Rare steel penny? Not 1943. | 2/12/2009 |
Q: I have, just as any other coin collector, a couple of 1943 steel pennies. I was, however, quite ...
A: James, While it may be a pure nickel coating, more likely it is a steel electroplate. Some people ...
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| 1999 to 2008 Silver Proof sets | 2/10/2009 |
Q: I was just wondering if you would know what the complete set of 10 years in Silver proof are worth? ...
A: Joe, Based on the current Coin Dealer Newsletter (1/30/09) listed prices, and the rates dealers are ...
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| quater | 2/7/2009 |
Q: I have a double tailed quater with no date, how much is it worth?
A: John, This is a manufactured novelty item known as a magician's coin, made by altering two normal ...
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| Selling Collection | 2/5/2009 |
Q: Dumb Question.. If I was to sell a small collection.. maybe 2000 Coins.. Is there a way or place ...
A: Joe, Where to sell your collection depends on how much work you want to do. You may get a bit more ...
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| After becoming a dealer where do you buy gold wholesale | 2/3/2009 |
Q: How or what do I do to become a licensed dealer?? I would like to be able to buy gold and silver ...
A: Chris, Even as a dealer, in today's market, it's difficult to get away from those over-spot-price ...
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| 1803 silver dollar | 2/3/2009 |
Q: Have an 1803 silver dollar and would like to know if it is real or not. Did the 1803 have a reeded ...
A: Robert, The edge on a genuine 1803 dollar will be lettered with the words "HUNDRED CENTS ONE DOLLAR ...
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| kennedy halve mint mark | 2/1/2009 |
Q: where r mint marks 4 these
A: Brooks, The mintmark on a 1964 Kennedy half would be located on the reverse, below the eagle's claw ...
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| Eisenhower dollar | 2/1/2009 |
Q: I have a 1977 Eisenhower dollar and it doesnt have a letter D or P. Why is this? What is the value ...
A: Marta, In that time period, coins minted at the main mint in Philadelphia did not put any mintmark ...
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| 1880s Morgan Dollar uncirculated | 1/31/2009 |
Q: I have a 1880s Morgan Dollar in a paper holder w/window marked uncirculate. The coin appears to be ...
A: Lee, Uncirculated grades range from MS-60 to MS-70 in the Sheldon Scale, depending on contact ...
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| 1986 s Liberty Dollar | 1/30/2009 |
Q: Cleaning out a file cabinet this morning and found this coin that was a gift many years ago. It is ...
A: Frank, The Statue of Liberty Commemorative dollar contains 0.7734 ounce of pure silver. Current ...
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| U.S. dime on penny blank? | 1/30/2009 |
Q: I have a 1970 Roosevelt dime (no mint mark, Philadelphia mint?) that I believe was struck on a penny ...
A: Richard, Thank you for the picture. Sorry but it looks to me that you just have a toned ...
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| 1788 us quarter | 1/24/2009 |
Q: I have a 1788 quarter on the back it says old man on the mountain. what would it be worth it is ...
A: Eric, You have one of the modern 50 State Quarters -- New Hampshire to be exact. This coin was ...
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| Double Struck Penny | 1/23/2009 |
Q: Moore, I have a 1971 D Penny that has been double struck. The Lincoln side has the reverse side ...
A: Kahn, If the coin is genuinely double struck, it could be worth a couple hundred dollars -- a ...
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| New quarter with two chunks cut out | 1/21/2009 |
Q: I got a roll of quarters at the bank and upon opening the roll found a Alaska 2008 quarter that has ...
A: Jim, DO NOT take it back to the bank! You have a very rare double clip error. If you get it ...
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| 1995 Silver Eagle With Unknown Symbols | 1/21/2009 |
Q: I have a 1995 Silver Eagle but without the traditional mint mark at the bottom-left. There is also ...
A: Sorry JP, but what you have is not a U.S. Mint Silver Eagle -- It's a privately minted silver round ...
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| uncirulated coins | 1/18/2009 |
Q: Are the uncirculated coins you by on the cable shopping Network real U.S. currency? or are they just ...
A: Danny, While the coins on the TV shows most likely are real, they are EXTREMELY overpriced. Visit ...
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| "s" mint kansas quarter | 1/17/2009 |
Q: i recently found a 2005 "s" mint kansas quarter. the quarter is light weight and shinner then ...
A: Julie, You have a PROOF quarter -- a specially made coin for collectors, made at the San Francisco ...
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| 1975 US Proof Set | 1/16/2009 |
Q: Would you please explain why in the 1975 proof set, the quarter, half dollar and dollar are marked ...
A: Danielle, The bicentennial coinage (those dated 1776-1976) were minted for two years -- 1975 and ...
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| 2005 Quarter with no sandwiching | 1/16/2009 |
Q: I recently came across a 2005 West Virginia quarter that seems to not have a copper layer in it. I ...
A: Victor, There is a 99.99% probability that your coin is either : 1) silver plated (no added value) ...
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| double sided liberty bell/franklin 50cent coin | 1/14/2009 |
Q: I have an odd coin. There is no date since both sides have the Liberty Bell that was used on the ...
A: Megan, You definitely have a magician's coin. Any good machinist makes these with no readily ...
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| Elizabeth II Penny | 1/14/2009 |
Q: I have an Elizabeth II Peny (1984) that on one side it has a maple leaf on the other side it has her ...
A: Elizabeth, The top-to-bottom "coin flip" is the correct method or U.S. coins. However, Canadian ...
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| small one dollar coin | 1/13/2009 |
Q: I have a small one dollar coin dated 1852. On the reverse side is a female profile encircled with 13 ...
A: Peter, Assuming you have an 1852 Liberty Head Gold Dollar -- similar to the one pictured here : ...
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| miscut 10 | 1/13/2009 |
Q: i found what i believe is a miscut series 2004 $10 there is a 16th inch margin on the top of the ...
A: Floyd, Generally, unless the miscut goes into the actual printing, there is no significant premium ...
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| State Quarters To Be in Limited Edition? | 1/13/2009 |
Q: Thought I heard a guy say on the t.v. or radio Sunday that these quarters being periodically issued ...
A: Mike, I guess that depends on whether you consider mintages for each state in the hundreds of ...
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| 1942 nickel | 1/12/2009 |
Q: is there any value to this coin other than 5 cents? I have alot of bufflo nickels I know what their ...
A: Steve, Assuming your coin is in average circulated condition ...... If there is no mintmark, it's ...
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| Circulation v Mint Set Clad Quarters | 1/11/2009 |
Q: If a mint set clad Washington quarter, e.g., a 1970-P Washington quarter, is removed from its cello ...
A: Ana, The coins for the mint sets were made the same way as the coins for general circulation. So ...
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| Thickness of Indian head penny | 1/10/2009 |
Q: I picked up this 1864 Indian Head penny in change one day. What caught my attention was the ...
A: Brent, 1864 was the year that the mint changed the composition of the Indian Head Cent from ...
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| Why does the Mint make commemorative coins? | 1/10/2009 |
Q: I understand why the Post Office issues commemorative stamps; stamps kept in collections bring in ...
A: Steve, The mint produces commemoratives to celebrate historical events or people. They do however ...
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| 2008 red book misprints | 1/10/2009 |
Q: my 2008 spiral red book has two different misprints.one is the pricing of the 1943p nickel it is ...
A: Edward, While interesting, this error is not rare. At minimum, an entire print run had to be done ...
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| 1934 paper money | 1/10/2009 |
Q: I have a 50.00 bill series 1934. It is not a silver certificate. It says "this note is legal tender ...
A: Dan, Collector demand for this note is low. In circulated condition it might be worth about $52 if ...
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| Misprinted US quarter | 1/9/2009 |
Q: I found a quarter that has no "face" side. I'm not sure how old it is, but I do know that the face ...
A: Sorry Kayley, but it's impossible to mint a coin with the design only on one side without the coin ...
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| Gold Dollars | 1/9/2009 |
Q: I have in my possession about 25 sacagawea gold dollars and was wondering: With the current increase ...
A: Evan, I don't know who told you there was gold in those coins, but they were mistaken. The coin's ...
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| lincoln state pennies | 1/8/2009 |
Q: I have a set of pennies that my girlfriend's father gave to me and I was curious if they are ...
A: Neal, Someone simply took a roll of normal 1993 pennies, stamped them with the state images, and ...
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| 1922 Peace Dollar | 1/8/2009 |
Q: Why is the word Trust spelled TrVst on the is coin? Thank You!
A: Diane, It was a popular thing in that time period to use the Latin alphabet on coins, buildings, ...
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| copper looking nickel | 1/7/2009 |
Q: i have a copper looking nickel , the year is 2000-p liberty i can send you a picture if you like , ...
A: Olivia, Most likely your coin has been exposed to some kind of corrosive material that caused the ...
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| 1934 nickle | 1/7/2009 |
Q: I have a 1934 Nickle, it has no mint on it or anything, on the front side it has an Indian facing to ...
A: Aaron, You have a real nickel. It's known as an "Indian Head" or "Buffalo" nickel. These were ...
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| Kenny Half Dollar error | 1/6/2009 |
Q: The attached photo shows this coin I found in my collection. It has numerous errors such as the ...
A: It depends on exactly how your coin was exposed to the heat source. If it was in a house fire and ...
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| Connecticut Coppers | 1/5/2009 |
Q: I have a 1787 Connecticut Copper coin in average to fair condition. I checked the following ...
A: Joanne, The "INDN" variety is actually quite rare, so I'm not surprised you don't have it. The ...
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| would like to know if they are worth anything | 1/4/2009 |
Q: A friend of mine who is deceased left me a coin set. I am wondering if it has any value or not. On ...
A: Tracie, These were privately minted medals, made in Spain. Like privately minted medals and such ...
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| 2005 Kansas Statehood Quarter | 1/4/2009 |
Q: I have a 2005 Kansas statehood quarter mint mark P. My question comes from the fact that it appears ...
A: John, I highly doubt it is silver throughout -- more likely silver plated. There are several ...
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| coins | 1/4/2009 |
Q: I have a 1941 nickle that has two deep pits in it. One is on Jeffersons cheek and the other at the ...
A: Marty, I would have to believe that the "pits" were done to the coin after it left the mint. For ...
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| Kenny Half Dollar error | 1/4/2009 |
Q: The attached photo shows this coin I found in my collection. It has numerous errors such as the ...
A: K.C. It would be prettymuch impossible for this coin to have come from the mint like this -- if the ...
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| 1800 Large Cent | 1/3/2009 |
Q: I have an 1800 Large Cent that I'm trying to find a value for. Can you help?
A: Alan, What's up with that rating? You provide a picture of a likely cleaned coin in grade Good and ...
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| Storage questions | 1/3/2009 |
Q: When I receive uncirculated coins, they sometime come in sealed plastic pockets and other times they ...
A: Jeff, Coins can come to you in many different storage methods -- there is no standard way -- it's ...
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| clad layer missing quarter | 1/1/2009 |
Q: I have a 2004 Texas state quarter with clad layer missing on the Liberty side or the George ...
A: Ronald, Nice, certified, missing clad layer error state quarters, like what you describe, have been ...
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| double head half dollar identification | 12/31/2008 |
Q: I have a fairly worn half dollar with two persons on the front, George Washington and possibly ...
A: Barbara, You have a Sesquicentennial Exposition Commemorative Half Dollar, made to commemorate the ...
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| U.S. quarter | 12/30/2008 |
Q: I have come across a 2000 New Hampshire quarter that is a little roughed up but appears to lack a ...
A: Chad, Missing letters like this is a relatively common striking error. A foreign substance, like ...
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| Penn state quarter | 12/29/2008 |
Q: So you know that when you take a new state quarter and turn it end over end it will always face the ...
A: Jenifer, Your rotated die error coin could be worth $200 or more (depending on condition of the ...
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| Gold colored quarter | 12/27/2008 |
Q: Tonight I received a gold colored Quarter dollar. The date is 2001. The reverse shows the ...
A: Mac, Unfortunately, some private individual or company has ruined that coin by gold plating it and ...
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| Parsons Marked Ingot | 12/26/2008 |
Q: I have a "gold" ingot stamped "PARSONS&C Assayers COL 1860 TWENTY DOLLARS. I SAW YOUR COMMENTS ...
A: Jack, I don't have the specific expertise to explain how to tell if your ingot is authentic or a ...
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| 1889 Morgan Dollar | 12/26/2008 |
Q: How do I tell what mint it came from.
A: David, Mint marks are located on the reverse side, above the "DO" in DOLLAR. "O" means New Orleans ...
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| Buffalo Nickle | 12/25/2008 |
Q: My nickle is quite worn. However, buffalo, Indian, U.S.A., Liberty, plurbus unum (spelling may be ...
A: Amanda, If the 26 is clear, then it would be 1926. These nickels were minted from 1913 to 1938. ...
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| U.S. coins from the 1800s and early 1900s | 12/24/2008 |
Q: An elderly relative of mine recently showed me some old coins that her husband had collected. They ...
A: Betsy, Values for the coins will depend on their condition AND where they were minted -- you need ...
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| 1861 Confederate restrike half dollar | 12/23/2008 |
Q: Do you have more information about this coin?
A: Pictures and information about the Confederate half can be found on the following web pages : ...
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| Uncirculated Coins | 12/23/2008 |
Q: I have 5 uncirculated nickels, 2 (2004 and 2005)..1 from 2006. I have an American Eagle Silver ...
A: Lisa, Touching your uncirculated coins with your bare fingers could possibly damage them over time. ...
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| I have this coin in my safe.... | 12/20/2008 |
Q: My grandfather used to collect coins before he died, and started me on collecting low-value more ...
A: Mia, You have found a 3-Cent piece (made of nickel). 1867 is considered a common date for these. ...
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| nickel | 12/5/2008 |
Q: I have a nickel that hat the the Tomas Jefferson head on one side and the other side is completly ...
A: While it may still have a rim, that doesn't preclude it from having been milled down inside the rim. ...
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| nickel, real or not? | 12/5/2008 |
Q: i have recently acquired a nickel that has no heads side. it has the building on both sides of it, ...
A: Tonya, 1) weigh it -- should be exactly 5 grams 2) ring it -- when dropped on a hard surface it ...
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| value of a mis-minted penny | 12/5/2008 |
Q: Moore, I have a penny that was mis minted and distorted. The design is kind of smooshed and raised ...
A: Leah, Your coin would require first-hand examination to see if it was minted that way or if it was ...
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| double sided quarter | 12/4/2008 |
Q: I have a double sided quarter in my possession. Ive had it for some time and got it in my change. ...
A: Lorne, You have a manually altered "Magician's Coin", made by mechanically grinding down two coins ...
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| wheat pennies | 12/3/2008 |
Q: I want to know how much my coin is worth. It is a penny missing the back, completly blank. the year ...
A: Generally speaking, circulated wheat pennies are worth 2 to 3 cents apiece. Prettymuch anything ...
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| 1864 L | 12/3/2008 |
Q: I've read some of your answers and others on the location of the L on the 1864 Indian Head Penny. Do ...
A: Gary, The L is sideways, on the vertical ribbon, between the hair at the back of the neck and the ...
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| nickel | 12/2/2008 |
Q: I have a nickel that hat the the Tomas Jefferson head on one side and the other side is completly ...
A: Patrick, Seems like I am getting asked about these blank side coins almost daily now. They are ...
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| Penny with blank side very old | 12/2/2008 |
Q: I want to know how much my coin is worth. It is a penny missing the back, completly blank. the year ...
A: Sorry but this coin could not be original. For there to be a blank side from striking, there would ...
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| is this coin real or fake? | 11/30/2008 |
Q: i have a coin that looks alot like the USA draped bust dollar coin that i believe was issued in 1799 ...
A: Adam, Try checking the pictures and info here : ...
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| 1851 silver dollar | 11/29/2008 |
Q: I have an 1851 silver dollar with an indian head on the front with liberty engraved in his headband ...
A: Tom, This is not a genuine U.S. coin -- there was nothing like this ever made at the U.S. Mint. I ...
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| coin values | 11/27/2008 |
Q: I have a few coins that I would like to know a ballpark estimate for. The first is a 1856 large ...
A: Daniel, The 1856 Large Cent is worth about $20.00 The 1857 Flying Eagle Cent is worth about $30.00 ...
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| 1999 Deleware quarter misprint | 11/25/2008 |
Q: I have a 1999 deleware quarter with a misprint. Both sides are facing upright, so that when you spin ...
A: John, If genuine, this could be worth a couple hundred dollars. However, if it is an altered ...
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| odd pennies | 11/24/2008 |
Q: I found a penny in 1989 that was very thin, so I flipped it over and on that side was a dime. Both ...
A: The first coin is a manufactured novlety item known as a magician's coin, made by altering two ...
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| Quarter Error | 11/23/2008 |
Q: I have a bicentennial quarter (1776-1976) that has one whole layer missing. The back of the quarter ...
A: Barbara, The quarter is known as an unfinished planchet error. While errors like this on state ...
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| 1969 lincoln penny | 11/23/2008 |
Q: A friend of mine says going through his deceased parents belongings that he found a 1969 penny with ...
A: Carl, Not possible -- you cannot fit 2 heads side dies into a coin press -- the notches on the dies ...
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| 1969 silver D penny | 11/23/2008 |
Q: I recently found a silver penny and after looking it over closely i noticed to 'D' marking ...
A: Danny, Even without seeing it, I am 99% sure that somebody just silver plated your coin at some ...
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| 1942 over 19441 D Silver Dime | 11/22/2008 |
Q: How do you tell if the 41 is over the 42 or vice versa? I found this dime in my change and knew it ...
A: Jean, The known variety is the 42 over 41 -- caused by re-engraving of the 42 date over the 41 date ...
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| 1941/42 or 42/41? D Silver Dime | 11/22/2008 |
Q: How do you tell if the dime is a 41 over 42 or vice versa? I found this dime in my change and knew ...
A: Jean, The known variety is the 42 over 41 -- caused by re-engraving of the 42 date over the 41 date ...
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| $1 Bill Misprint | 11/20/2008 |
Q: How do I market/sell this thing?
A: Bill, You need to talk directly to a currency dealer, preferrably one who handles error notes. I ...
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| USA STATE QUARTER MISS MINTED | 11/17/2008 |
Q: MY FATHER IN LAW HAS FOUND AN UNCIRCULATED STATE QUARTER THAT IS SILVER ON ONE SIDE AND GOLD ON THE ...
A: Linda, It could not have come from the mint this way. If it was silver on one side and COPPER on ...
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| copper blotches | 11/15/2008 |
Q: I have a US Quarter New York and there are copper blotches on front and back of the coin as if it ...
A: Clifford, Sounds like the blank for your coin was cut from a part of the metal strip that did not ...
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| 2005 Penny | 11/11/2008 |
Q: I got a roll of nickels from the back. when I opened the roll I found A Penny. But this 2005 penny ...
A: Steven, You either have a steel plated coin or a coin that did not get its outer copper layer (a ...
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| nickel | 11/11/2008 |
Q: please i need some advice. i found a very old nickel date 1803 i have no idea what it is worth, ...
A: RAMAWTIE, Without seeing it, I can only assume you found an 1803 half-dime. There is a picture to ...
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| continguous coin? | 11/10/2008 |
Q: I'd like to know more about this "contingous coin''.recently,i've heard from my friend that a 1956-D ...
A: Jason, All that a "contiguous mintmark" means is that the mintmark contacts the date. At the time ...
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| 1776 Continental Dollar | 11/9/2008 |
Q: The coin appears to be pewter (dark grey) with minor wear. Spelling is "CURENCY." How can I tell ...
A: Stephen, A picture of a genuine one can be found here : ...
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| copper pennies | 11/7/2008 |
Q: i have recently purchased several cardboard holders of lincoln pennies.Thes coins are layered with ...
A: Lee, Dirt can be removed, but corrosion is permanent. Other than just soaking in warm soapy water, ...
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| Louisiana Purchase Gold Coin | 11/6/2008 |
Q: I have a Louisiana Purchase Gold One Dollar coin (McKinley) it is encased to have made a necklace. ...
A: Joe, Unfortunately, when a coin is mounted into jewelry, it usually gets damaged in the process, or ...
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| 1878 morgan silver dollar | 11/5/2008 |
Q: I have 1878 Morgan silver dollar 2nd rev almost uncirulated. no mint marks and 7 t. what is the ...
A: Marge, The 1878 dollar in AU condition is worth about $30 If somebody offered you that much for ...
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| old hickory coin | 11/5/2008 |
Q: I was in an old house that was about to fall which used to be part of an old plantation and found a ...
A: Jason, While you may have found it in a place that leads you to believe it to be very old, the ...
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| penny | 11/5/2008 |
Q: I FOUND A UNCIRCULATED "P" PHILADELPHIA PENNY...NO DATE ON COIN..A LARGE P ON ONE SIDE AND A SHIELD ...
A: John, This is not actually a penny, but rather a token that is included in the uncirculated coin ...
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| Verifying gold content in coin | 11/3/2008 |
Q: Dan- How does a dealer/ expert validate that certain apparent gold coin, like the modern bullion ...
A: TJ, Usually counterfeits will be slightly off weight. Most dealers don't go beyond a visual ...
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| troy rounds | 11/3/2008 |
Q: Seeking value on troy rounds if you please. side one: Parliament Shield dated 1983 Eagle crest/11 ...
A: Daphne, All value will be only for the silver they contain, regardless of packaging or any ...
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| apollo 13 penny | 11/3/2008 |
Q: My mother has a 1971 US penny, which has been stamped with a picture and date of the Apollo 13 ...
A: Crystal, This stamping was added to the coin after it left the mint by a private individual. So it ...
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| 2006 Penny w/NE state mark | 11/1/2008 |
Q: My wife found a 2006 Lincoln D penny with a imprint of Nebraska & NE stamped inside the state. It is ...
A: Bob, Somebody outside of the mint stamped this onto the coin -- probably as part of a 50 state set ...
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| I have 2 questions | 10/31/2008 |
Q: I have a 1984 silver penny that seem to be lighter then a regular penny everything looks the same as ...
A: Amanda, Since 1983, all pennies are now made almost entirely of zinc, with a thin outer copper ...
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| Georgia Quarter | 10/29/2008 |
Q: I have two Georgia State Quarters that look all silver. The edges are a pure silver color. There ...
A: Cliff, If they have an "S" mintmark below the IN GOD WE TRUST, then there is a good chance you have ...
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| 1942 Half Dollar | 10/29/2008 |
Q: Where do I find the mint mark?
A: Mark, If there is a mintmark, it will be located on the back, next to the rim, to the left of the ...
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| Rimmed Edge On Georgia State Quarter | 10/26/2008 |
Q: I have a Georgia State Quarter that has no ridges on the edge but has a smooth lip on the front and ...
A: Leo, Sorry but somebody has altered your coin after it left the mint, either by repeatedly tapping ...
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| Silver Thomas Jefferson dollar | 10/25/2008 |
Q: I recently received at work from a machine five dollar coins. One of which immediately stood out to ...
A: Mike, The only explanation I can offer is that somebody silver plated it. There is no ...
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| Press error | 10/24/2008 |
Q: I have a 1999 dime with the mint location "P" next to the head. The tail side is normal but the ...
A: Matt, You have either an off-center strike error or an out-of-collar strike error. These are both ...
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| copper coins/medals | 10/23/2008 |
Q: I have a set of 5 copper coins/medals. Still in original packaging. Struck by the Mount Everest Mint ...
A: Evan, Unfortunately, privately minted items like this have no information about them available -- ...
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| BLAKE & CO $20 GOLD COIN? 1855 | 9/29/2008 |
Q: FOUND THIS COIN IN A BOX OF WW II FOREGN CURRENCY OF MY DADS. HAVE DONE ENOUGH RESEARCH TO REALIZE ...
A: Cully, They have been making replicas of this gold piece for many years. Being not a U.S. coin, it ...
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| coin | 9/28/2008 |
Q: I have a 1922 heavy silver one dollar coin with the statue of liberty on the front she has waivy ...
A: Alexandria, The U being a V is normal for this coin -- it's just the way they did it back then. ...
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| misc. coins | 9/28/2008 |
Q: i've got a couple of pennies . the first is dated 1863 with the initials "cdh" and a picture of a ...
A: Jared, The first item is actually a Patriotic Civil War Token -- a privately minted token used in ...
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| The Life of Lincoln | 9/27/2008 |
Q: I was recently cleaning out my attic and found a box of coins that depict the life of Lincoln. Each ...
A: Larry, This is a privately minted medal set -- probably from Franklin Mint. Unfortunately, the ...
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| 2002 tenn state quarter | 9/26/2008 |
Q: i got a 2002 tenn state quarter that has the tales on both sides i was woundering what something ...
A: Shannon, You have a privately manufactured novelty item, known as a magician's coin, made by ...
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| double eagle first lady collection silver | 9/25/2008 |
Q: i have a coin in uncirculated condition and on the front it says eleanor roosevelt at top and on ...
A: Christopher, This is a privately minted medal, part of a set the company produced. I don't know ...
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| buffalo nickles/wheat pennies | 9/25/2008 |
Q: I know these nickles and pennies don't hold a any real value, but I have quite a few, is there ...
A: Sue, At minimum, your wheat cents will be worth 3 cents apiece, and your buffalo nickels with ...
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| 1953 Washington Quarter | 9/25/2008 |
Q: I have a question about a BU 1953 Washington Quarter. The mint mark is not readable. It looks like ...
A: John, I wouldn't say it is a common occurance, but it could happen on any coin. As the dies wear ...
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| nickel | 9/24/2008 |
Q: I have a 1906 nickel I'm not sure what kind it is but on the back it says united states of America ...
A: Tabatha, This is what's known as a Liberty Head Nickel. These were made from 1883 to 1913. see : ...
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| silver coins (1 troy ounce) | 9/23/2008 |
Q: Dan, I worked at a bank 25 years ago... My branch manager and I purchased several different silver ...
A: Pam, You can see current spot silver prices at any time here : www.kitco.com The price quoted is ...
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| Coins Value | 9/22/2008 |
Q: I have few Coins that will love for you to appraise and tell me the value if you can. 5cents: 1911 ...
A: Values as follows : 5cents: 1911 Liberty head and Roman V in the back (good Condition) -- $1.00 ...
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| silver quarters | 9/22/2008 |
Q: I have a bag of silver quarters I would like to sell. About 20 lbs I guesstimate. How should I go ...
A: Jerry, At the current price of silver -- see www.kitco.com -- each silver quarter is worth about ...
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| coin value | 9/19/2008 |
Q: I have a 1901 D dime in fair condition. I also have a 1943 S steel war penny, a 1944 silver war ...
A: Angelia, Since there are no D-mint dimes in 1901, I can only assume you have an O-mint. Well-worn, ...
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| value of coins | 9/17/2008 |
Q: Would you please tell me if any of these coins have a value above their face value? Thanks so much ...
A: Bonnie, You could take them to any coin shop or coin show, or even list them on eBay. Try checking ...
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| quarter | 9/17/2008 |
Q: I recently received a quarter that was obviously printed for the state series but has "Heads" the ...
A: Eileen, You have a privately manufactured novelty item -- known as a magician's coin -- made by ...
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| ri76 bicentennial coin Franklin Mint | 9/14/2008 |
Q: I have a Franklin Mint coin that reads ri76 on the front and on back is a clipper ship with ...
A: Patty, Assuming you want to know the value of your item, I can only say that unfortunately the ...
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| johnson matthey silver coin 1985 | 9/13/2008 |
Q: I hope you can help me. I have a 1985 .999 silver coin by Johnson Matthey on one side it has a ...
A: Myrna, This is one of thousands of different privately minted silver art rounds that have been made ...
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| value of coins | 9/11/2008 |
Q: Would you please tell me if any of these coins have a value above their face value? Thanks so much ...
A: Bonnie, Assuming average condition : Quarters 1942-1964 == $1.75 each 1969-1981 == no added value ...
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| Gold coins | 9/11/2008 |
Q: I have the following gold coins: (a lady on the front and eagle on back of following three) 1886 $5 ...
A: Sue, Current approximate values as follows : 1886 $5 -- $200.00 1909 $2.5 -- $180.00 1843-D $2.5 ...
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| silver dollar money clip | 9/10/2008 |
Q: I have a sterling silver dollar with a date of 1883 on the front with the face of a woman with a ...
A: Mark, If it truly is sterling, then the value will only be for the silver it contains. Weigh it in ...
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| a quarter with no heads - tails on both sides | 9/9/2008 |
Q: My niece found this recently. Would you know its approximate worth? Thank You, Henry A. Walter
A: Henry, You have a privately manufactured novelty item -- known as a magician's coin -- made by ...
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| Found coin | 9/9/2008 |
Q: just today my wife found a coin in her change it is dated 1788 new hamshire silver old man of the ...
A: Robbie, This is a modern coin, minted in 2000, one of the coins in the 50 State Quarter ...
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| coin value | 9/7/2008 |
Q: i have a 1886 gold $10 an 1885 five dollar an 1843 2 1/2 dollar,a 1911 recessed print indian head ...
A: Cathi, Assuming they are very lightly circulated, valeus are as follows : 1886 $10 -- $400 1885 $5 ...
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| coin collection | 9/6/2008 |
Q: What is the best way to sell coin collections, have lots, including about 200k pennies, 1 set ...
A: Larry, If you know the value of them, you can sell them at a coin show -- rent a table and set up ...
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| world war II 50th anniversary silver coin set | 9/5/2008 |
Q: have proof coin set in box and two coin holders: silver dollar 1991-1995 and clad half dollar same ...
A: Midge, That set is worth about $40 and you can sell to almost any coin dealer. Check the following ...
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| Unsure worth | 9/3/2008 |
Q: Over the summer I inquired a few new US President Dollar Coins. While I was admiring the workmanship ...
A: Emily, The orientation of the lettering (whether right-side-up or up-side-down) occurs with the ...
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| mis-stamped quarter | 9/3/2008 |
Q: I have a Wyoming quarter that is clearly legible on the left half of the front, but part of "OF ...
A: Jody, Errors like this are usually caused by excess grease that gets into the striking die, ...
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| liberty quarter | 9/2/2008 |
Q: Are there any images of a 1916 liberty quarter available to be viewed online?
A: Ezzy, You can find pictures of an uncirculated one here : ...
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| Mint Errors on Lincoln Memorial Pennies | 8/30/2008 |
Q: Dan, I found these two pennies in pocket change. Are they worth keeping? Should I get them ...
A: I may not know the exact process used, but it has to be something that was done after the coin left ...
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| mis stamped coin | 8/29/2008 |
Q: I have a quarter that is missing the layer of silver or what ever it is now a days. It is ok on the ...
A: Timothy, This is a very popular error among collectors, known as a missing clad layer error. It ...
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| Misprinted Nickel | 8/28/2008 |
Q: I found a Nickel that is printed on both sides the "tails" side. No face
A: Nichole, You have a manually manufactured novelty item known as a magician's coin. Somebody took ...
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| hello, i have an american coin here.. | 8/26/2008 |
Q: i found this coin in the picture, one dlllars, 1845. don't know much about it. can you tell me about ...
A: Alex, Sorry but you have a counterfeit, probably made in China -- unfortunately worth nothing. A ...
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| Silver bar 1973 | 8/25/2008 |
Q: I am not sure if this is your area of expertise or not, but thought I would take a chance. I have ...
A: Samantha, This is a privately minted art bar. It could have come from a number of companies -- ...
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| 1898 Liberty Head Nickel (V Nickel) | 8/25/2008 |
Q: I have found a Liberty head nickel that on the back has a v on it. It's in a plastic wrapping and it ...
A: Delores, 1898 is considered by collectors to be a common date for these coins. In the condition ...
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| Confederatio Helvetica | 8/24/2008 |
Q: I have a few coins that I would like to know what they are worth, but I am having trouble finding a ...
A: Rachel, The coins you list are worth between 10 cents and a dollar apiece in average condition. ...
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| silver dollar | 8/24/2008 |
Q: where is the best place i can sell my 1889 silver dollar in very fine condition and my peace ...
A: Marissa, You should probably take them to a coin show, show them to a couple dealers, and take the ...
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| Sacagawea Quarter-Pound coin | 8/23/2008 |
Q: I have three Year 2000 giant quarter pound golden proofs featuring a picture of Sacagawea on the ...
A: Mike, Unfortunately, the resale market for privately minted items like these is almost ...
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| 1965 Quarter with deep groove along ridge | 8/22/2008 |
Q: Here is a photo of the coin, as well as I could get: http://i35.tinypic.com/30w56k1.jpg My guess ...
A: I have seen this before on several coins. I don't know exactly how or why it's done, but somebody ...
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| 1966 silver penny | 8/21/2008 |
Q: My daughter has recently come across a 1966 silver penny in our coin jar. I would have mistaken it ...
A: Karen, In 1966 the pennies were made almost entirely of copper -- zinc pennies did not start until ...
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| mint sets 1960-1964 | 8/21/2008 |
Q: My father recently gave me several Philadelphia mint sets from 1960, 1962, 1963 and 1964. (The 1960 ...
A: Don, The only thing you really need to look at is the Franklin Halves. If you find an ultra deep ...
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| U.S. Money | 8/20/2008 |
Q: I have 2 questions. First i have a 2005 F? nickel made of cooper. I have never seen one in this ...
A: Curt, First, the twenties are considered common by collectors and do not currantly have any added ...
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| 1971 Penny | 8/20/2008 |
Q: I have found a 1971 (D) Lincoln penny that has another head stamped or engraved to the right of ...
A: Kara, Your penny is a manually made novelty item used for advertising. Somebody would take a ...
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| a copper coated silver penny? | 8/20/2008 |
Q: sir i have found a penny that looks to be copper laminated, or coated, on both sides, it looks as ...
A: Sorry Barry, but all you have is an abused penny. Modern pennies (since 1982) are made almost ...
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| half plated quarter | 8/19/2008 |
Q: i have a quarter 2001 D rhode island quarter, that is plated only on one side, the ridge and state ...
A: Mike, A rare and popular State Quarter Unplated Planchet Error, if certified, these regularly sell ...
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| US Mint Medal | 8/19/2008 |
Q: Greetings Dan, The obverse is the Denver Mint Building and the normal reverse is the treasury symbol ...
A: Michael, Not sure where they come from -- perhaps mint souvenir sets sold only at the mint souvenir ...
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| Adams $1 die rotation | 8/18/2008 |
Q: I've found a 2007P Adams dollar with a 160-170 degree die rotation...and have had the coin slabbed. ...
A: Larry, As you probably know, die rotations on modern coins is extremely rare, so it will have a ...
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| Kennedy half dollar | 8/18/2008 |
Q: i have a kennedy half dollar with 2 date on it...one is 1776 and the other is 1976. Inbetween the ...
A: Phillip, This is one of 287.5 million bicentennial commemorative half dollars made at the Denver ...
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| 2009 Quarters | 8/16/2008 |
Q: I have been looking everywhere to see if there is going to be a return to the old style quarter of ...
A: In 2009, the mint will be starting a new quarter program, featuring 6 U.S. territories : ...
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| 1880-1896 Morgan Silver Dollars | 8/16/2008 |
Q: ) I have the following used Morgan Silver Dollars that were given to me by a relative, and I'm ...
A: Susan, All the dates you listed are considered by collectors to be common dates. In circulated ...
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| 2004 Dime Mis-Hit | 8/15/2008 |
Q: I have a 2004 Dime that is approximately twice the thickness of a normal dime, just a bit smaller ...
A: Trent, Sorry but your coin has been altered after it left the mint. Someone used some kind of ...
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| penny | 8/14/2008 |
Q: when was the lincoln head put on the penny and what is the best way to get all the pennys from ...
A: Joey, The Lincoln cent started in 1909 -- next year will be the 100th anniversary. There are a ...
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| 1956 penny | 8/14/2008 |
Q: I WAS WONDERING IF MY 1956 PENNY WITH ONE CENT ON THE BACK AND I HAVE A WOODEN NICKEL THAT SAYS ONE ...
A: Lavelle, The 1956 penny is common -- worth about 3 cents. The wooden nickel could be worth a ...
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| Morgan Dollar Dilemma | 8/13/2008 |
Q: a friend game me a 1895 Morgan silver dollar to evaluate, only because I know slightly more about ...
A: Paul, You have one of many Chinese counterfeits -- they've been doing this for years, making fake ...
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| 2000 Silver Proof State Quarter Coins Tarnishing | 8/13/2008 |
Q: I've been collecting US Mint proof coins since I was a kid. I started the silver proof state ...
A: David, These sets are not air tight, and silver is much more susceptible to toning (tarnish) than ...
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| 2002 Lousiana Quarter Dollar | 8/11/2008 |
Q: I recently received an oddity. It is a 2002 Louisiana State Quarter that has no ridges on the edge ...
A: Ayle, It is possible your coin was struck outside of its collar, causing it to spread slightly and ...
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| Trees of Mystery Shrine Of The Redwoods coin | 8/11/2008 |
Q: I have recently came upon a coin my grandma used to have. It has the same front as the Morgan coin ...
A: Samantha, Although I am not specifically familiar with it, I would have to believe it is something ...
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| "Ocean in View" nickels | 8/10/2008 |
Q: I purchased a roll of 2005P ocean in view nickels from the Mint. The entire roll has a distinctive ...
A: Robert, More likely your coins were improperly rinsed at the mint, leaving a film on them that ...
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| Washington Presidential Dollar | 8/9/2008 |
Q: I have what appear to be a pair of the George Washington presidential dollars that were struck on ...
A: Chuck, It is possible that they were struck on flawed planchets -- there have been errors like that ...
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| Coin -Value | 8/5/2008 |
Q: I have a few no: of world coins. A few of them r- AMERICA- Quarter Dollar (1965, 1988, 2000, ...
A: Vijay, If you look through the following website, you can see retail values for all the U.S. coins, ...
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| 1877 Trade dollar | 8/5/2008 |
Q: Dan, I am currently in Afghanistan and there are numerous 1877 trade dollars for sale. ...
A: Bill, For $2.00 apiece, you can bet they are nothing more than silver plated at best -- most likely ...
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| 1988 Gold Challenger | 8/3/2008 |
Q: I've Recently bought; what my Family and I believe to be a 1988 P Gold Challenger Coin. When flipped ...
A: Alex, You have a privately minted medal -- not a U.S. Mint coin -- so when flipped like a coin, the ...
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| U.S. coins | 8/2/2008 |
Q: I have a 1943 grey colored wheat penny,and a 1945 nickel that is the same color,but has a "D" above ...
A: Jesse, No fortunes there, but here are the values : 1943 steel cent -- 5 cents (they made a ...
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| U.S. nickel | 8/1/2008 |
Q: I have a U.S.nickel that has a head on each side of the coin, instead of the nornal head and tail. ...
A: Susan, I'm sure that it is not authentic -- coin dies are destroyed after use, so it's impossible ...
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| half dollar with same profile on both sides | 8/1/2008 |
Q: I have JFkennedy half dollar that has JFK's same profile on both sides including the same year and ...
A: Tony, I'm sure you have a manually manufactured novelty item known as a magician's coin. Modern ...
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| Washington Presidential Dollar | 8/1/2008 |
Q: I have what appear to be a pair of the George Washington presidential dollars that were struck on ...
A: Chuck, I don't see how this could be possible, it's been 9 years since SBA dollars were struck. ...
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| Re: A Gold Penny | 7/30/2008 |
Q: We have come acrossed a gold colored penny..a close look alike to the gold dollar bills that were ...
A: Dina, Due to the mostly zinc composition of modern pennies, I suspect you have a "baked" penny. ...
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| Fake Quarter? | 7/30/2008 |
Q: I have a 1964 quarter i tryed to put through the coinstar but it wouldnt accept it after furter ...
A: Dustin, The answer is that you have a silver quarter -- it's weight is different than a modern ...
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| 1921 Morgan Silver Dollar | 7/29/2008 |
Q: I have a 1921 Morgan Silver Dollar. I don't know how to tell what mint it is. Can you tell me what ...
A: Rachel, I can't quite make it out from your pictures, but if you look at the back side of the coin, ...
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| 1863 one cent coin | 7/29/2008 |
Q: Dan, I recently recieved a collection of coins from my grandmother and among them was a 1863 one ...
A: Sean, You have a privately minted Patriotic Civil War Token -- you would need a Patriotic CWT book ...
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| one sided nickel | 7/28/2008 |
Q: I have a nickel that was only printed on the head side the tail side has nothing but tool marks you ...
A: Kristy, There must be alot of these out there -- you're the third person to ask me about these in 4 ...
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| copper coins | 7/26/2008 |
Q: can you please tell me if copper coins change tone and get ruined easily. I need to know this ...
A: Emil, The short answer is yes. Exposure to the air, handling with your fingers, even an uneven mix ...
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| 1970-D Kennedy Half | 7/25/2008 |
Q: I recently purchased a 1970 small date mint set. The half Dollar was described as clean. Upon ...
A: Kelly, Looks like worn die to me too. The wear on a coin die is also dependent on the design on ...
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| possible roosevelt dime error | 7/24/2008 |
Q: I work at a gas station and recently was given this amongst a lot of change. obverse: ...
A: Chris, If it's larger in diameter than the 2004, then it has to have been altered after leaving the ...
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| 1907 gold coin | 7/24/2008 |
Q: I'm trying to verify if this gold coin I have is genuine. I can guarantee this coin is at least 20 ...
A: Quinn, Sorry but that is not a real coin. It's something modern, made by a private company. Most ...
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| 2 1/2 dollar | 7/23/2008 |
Q: i have a e pluribus unum 2 1/2 dollor. one side has united states of America with a eagle, and the ...
A: Charlotte, While 1911 is a common date, a 1911 with a "D" mintmark on the back is the KEY DATE -- ...
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| identify an 1883 dollar coin | 7/23/2008 |
Q: I have a very old coin that is in an unusual case. It is printed in a gold-ish tone, 1883, one ...
A: Susan, Assuming the goldish tone is the natural tarnishing of the silver surface of the coin (which ...
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| ballistic rolls of US Presidential dollar coins | 7/21/2008 |
Q: are these offereings very unlikely to eventually be worth investing in. my wife bought 4 rolls from ...
A: Philip, There are hundreds of millions of each Presidential coin minted -- like the state quarters ...
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| old nickels | 7/21/2008 |
Q: I have several rolls of nickels from the 40's thru 50's. They were in my grandfather's things, and ...
A: Julie, If the coins are circulated, then the outlook is dim. If there are silver nickels (from ...
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| 1973 penny double impression image | 7/20/2008 |
Q: I have a question about a coin my daughter has. It is a 1973D copper penny with the regulaer Lincoln ...
A: Deb, The 1973-D penny is a manually made novelty item used for advertising. Some businesses would ...
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| gold colored quarter | 7/20/2008 |
Q: I've come up with a gold colored quarter. Have never seen anything like it before. Could you tell ...
A: Larry, Without a first-hand examination, I cannot be 100% sure, BUT ... Most likely you have ...
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| Coin Question | 7/18/2008 |
Q: I have a coin that is dated 1783 (might be 1763). On one side it has the date at the bottom with the ...
A: Richard, The closest thing I can find to match your description is a colonial Massachusetts copper ...
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| 1926 coin | 7/17/2008 |
Q: I have a question about a 1926 Liberty 2 1/2 dollar coin I was given. I notice that when you turn ...
A: Juli, Sounds like your coin is normal. When you flip a U.S. coin side-to-side the images will be ...
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| texas state error coin | 7/16/2008 |
Q: I believe I have a clipped planchet error on a Texas state coin. Have you heard of any others. Thank ...
A: Shirley, I've seen these sell for $50 to $150, depending on amount of clip, condition of coin, and ...
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| Re: Chiped coin | 7/16/2008 |
Q: I have a 2005 Kansas quarter. It has a perfect indentation on the edge that goes into the face about ...
A: Ryan, After thinking about your description more, it sounds like you have a clipped planchet error. ...
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| Dollar Coins | 7/15/2008 |
Q: I have a 1799 Draped Bust one dollar coin. I would like to know the estimated value and possibly a ...
A: Patricia, I hate to say it, but your coin does not look genuine. It's hard to see from the ...
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| Value? | 7/14/2008 |
Q: Greetings, I have a Year 2000 Giant Quarter-Pound Golden Proof "coin" minted by the Washington Mint ...
A: Bali, The amount of gold in the plating on this silver round is negligable -- a few cents worth at ...
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| NH 2000 state quarter without mint mark | 7/13/2008 |
Q: I have a NH state quarter, year 2000, without a mint mark. (Denver and Philadelphia are the mints ...
A: Cynthia, I have heard of this missing letter many times. It is caused by a foreign substance (like ...
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| double faced quarter and more... | 7/13/2008 |
Q: Just a few questions on the vaule of a few coins i came across this week, first a real not fake two ...
A: Amanda, If your two-headed quarter is real, I'll eat my hat. There have only been 2 coins EVER ...
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| Washington Quarters | 7/12/2008 |
Q: I recently acquired a candy vending machine, which I intend to set up in lobby of my business. I've ...
A: Scott, That rule is true. Any quarter dated 1964 or older is made from silver, and will be worth ...
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| kennedy half dollars | 7/10/2008 |
Q: I have three kennedy half dollars, 2 from 1971 and one from 2000, the mint marks are FG, what does ...
A: Bob, The FG is not actually a mintmark, but rather the coin designer's initials -- Frank Gasparro ...
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| SILVER COINS | 7/10/2008 |
Q: Could you tell me what an 1884 Silver Dollar (in excellent condition) might be worth? Also, I have ...
A: Jackie, The coins you listed are all considered common dates by collectors -- valued only for the ...
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| 2008 penny error or die variety? | 7/9/2008 |
Q: i recently pulled 3 coins out of a bu roll of 2008p lincoln pennies that have a very visible crease ...
A: Kenneth, Looks to me like extra metal filling a chip in the coin die from excessive use -- in other ...
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| Cheap coins | 7/8/2008 |
Q: Where can a beginning coin collector find cheap coins or possible places to literally find the ...
A: Nick, One thing you can do is scour the eBay coin listings. Sometimes you can find bargains in ...
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| 1883 Hawaiian Dollar | 7/6/2008 |
Q: I am wondering how much it is worth and how to Identify if it is a counterfeit.
A: Daniel, Pictures and specs can be found here : ...
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| roosevelt dime | 7/6/2008 |
Q: I recently inherited lots of coins. Most are US and dated from the mid 1800's to the mid 1900's. ...
A: Susan, It sounds like the die used to strike the front of your dime was extremely worn out (while ...
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| 1982 pennies | 7/6/2008 |
Q: How can I tell the difference between the 1982 pennies. As I understand it there are at least 4 ...
A: Ted, Partway through production of 1982 Lincoln cents, the U.S. Mint changed the coins' composition ...
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| star note series | 7/6/2008 |
Q: I wondered if you could tell me what a series of 100 notes are worth. They are 50s year 2004 with ...
A: Rachelle, Unfortunately the number of collectors for this type of item is extremely low, as is the ...
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| Possible Dime Error | 7/3/2008 |
Q: Moore...I recently came across an unusual dime. It comes from the Philadelphia Mint. I am wondering ...
A: Evelyn, First thing to do is weigh it. It should be close to 2.27 grams -- the normal weight for a ...
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| Canadian Nickels | 7/3/2008 |
Q: i found this nickel that has a rabbit on it and it is dated 1867-1967. i wanted to know what it is ...
A: Natalie, You have one of the many millions of centennial commemorative coins minted in Canada in ...
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| Silver penny | 7/2/2008 |
Q: I found a penny that was minted in 1989 but has no markings from where it was minted and it is also ...
A: Jennifer, You have either : 1) a normal penny that was plated with either silver, nickel, zinc, or ...
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| value of coin | 7/2/2008 |
Q: what is a 1921 walking liberty silver dollar worth? It is in fair condition
A: William, If you have a 1921 walking liberty silver dollar, then u have a counterfeit or fantasy ...
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| Album collection all Desert Storm Coins | 7/1/2008 |
Q: I have inherited a collection of coins. One of which is a set of 90 $5 Desert Storm Coins. All are ...
A: Cathy, I'm not familiar with that specific set, but I have to believe it is one of those priovately ...
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| Ellis Island Commemorative | 7/1/2008 |
Q: I saw that you answered a question regarding the 1986 coin. I have seen at least two varieties of ...
A: Joe, I am not familiar with your specific commemorative, but I am sure it did not come from the ...
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| Unknown Coin | 7/1/2008 |
Q: I have a coin that resembles a Morgan Silver dollar, except the back is gold, and in the front the ...
A: Drew, A private company has heat-applied plastic stickers to your coin, selling them to the ...
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| rare? nickle | 6/29/2008 |
Q: i have nickle that doesn't have a face side. both sides are "tail" sides (same on both sides) it ...
A: Mandi, You have a manufactured novelty item, known as a magician's coin, made by altering two ...
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| penny collection | 6/29/2008 |
Q: I was wondering if my penny collection is worth anything. I have every year from 1880-present and ...
A: Steve, While there's no way I can give you an accurate appraisal of your collection without ...
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| value of coins | 6/28/2008 |
Q: What is the value of: 1. 3 - 1994 silver dollar coins with santa claus on them? 2. 4 - 1994 gold ...
A: Becky, Based on current silver & gold prices (see www.kitco.com), your coins have the following ...
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| 1946 dime/penny | 6/28/2008 |
Q: I have a 1946 face and wheat penny back. It a little thinner than a dime but the same size as a ...
A: Vivki, If it is silver colored on the dime side and copper colored on the penny side, then it is ...
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| 1972 Penny | 6/26/2008 |
Q: I have a 1972 penny Denver mint that has Lincoln on it but it has Kennedy's face on it also facing ...
A: Flo, The second image is indeed President Kennedy, stamped on the coin by a private company after ...
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| Old Coin's | 6/25/2008 |
Q: What does F VF and XF Mean I'll send you a picture of this coin. Please let me know if it has any ...
A: Roy, F, VF and XF are designations for different grades assigned to coins based on the amount of ...
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| GRADE | 6/24/2008 |
Q: What does BU mean
A: John, BU means Brilliant Uncirculated -- another way of saying the coin is in uncirculated (or mint ...
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| 1766? Quarter | 6/23/2008 |
Q: My mother has a 1766 or 1788 Quarter dollar. There is a man on the front which I told her might be ...
A: Mandy, You have a year 2000 Virginia commemorative state quarter -- from the sounds of it, in ...
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| 1998 P quarter--copper on back | 6/23/2008 |
Q: Dan---The quarter that I found has only two layers. It is missing the silver layer on the back. The ...
A: Mary, This error is caused when the coin blank is cut from an area of the long metal strip that did ...
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| Indian head pennies | 6/22/2008 |
Q: I have a us indian head pennies 1890-1909 postal commemorative society set and would like to know ...
A: Gregg, Usually the coins in these sets are circulated coins that have often times been cleaned to ...
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| dime | 6/21/2008 |
Q: I have a 1942 dime, no mint mark.It is vf-20 or 30. I have seen prices from $2 to $850. My coin ...
A: Rick, 1942 is one of the most common dates there is for Mercury dimes. In circulated condition, ...
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| merc error | 6/21/2008 |
Q: I have found a error coin in a pile of mercs with only 3 digits present on face (194). It is in very ...
A: Edward, Assuming your coin has not been altered, the missing digit is caused by a foreign ...
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| Worth Anything? | 6/18/2008 |
Q: Are these coins worth anything - From 1944 and on the front it looks like a foreign coin; i.e., says ...
A: Georgia, These coins were minted by the U.S. for its sovereign entity, the Philippines, at the San ...
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| old coins & NYC subway tokens | 6/15/2008 |
Q: I have some old dimes, nickels (buffalo head), quarters 1930's 1940's in good condition -- raised ...
A: Sue, You can find listings of coin shows in your area on the Coin World website here : ...
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| 1983 Penny | 6/12/2008 |
Q: i found a penny with a picture of a gift on the front to the right of Lincoln's head. i was ...
A: Joe, I have seen these before. I'm not sure what the reason for it was, but the gift box was ...
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| 1880 silver dollar | 5/28/2008 |
Q: Lilian
A: Lilian, Everything depends on which way you are flipping the coin. If you hold the coin at the ...
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| Timothy Eaton | 5/26/2008 |
Q: I have a complete set of an Eatons company $50 astrology coin set there were only 200 sets made and ...
A: Timothy, Unfortunately, privately minted items like this have almost no resale market -- there are ...
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| raised distorted face on 1973 dime | 5/26/2008 |
Q: Greetings and thank you for taking the time to answer my question. Recently I came across a 1973 ...
A: Deanna, I have seen something like this on a half dollar, but what it was is that somebody had used ...
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| rare coin | 5/21/2008 |
Q: I have an 1879 Indian Head Penny. The coin is is in great condition, but it has a couple of small ...
A: With the exception of the 1894 and the 1909, all the rest of the dates are the most common dates, ...
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| 2001 vermont quarter | 5/20/2008 |
Q: 2001 Vermont state quarter is very bright and has no copper showing around the edge is this an error ...
A: Steve, If your coin has an "S" mintmark (under the IN GOD WE TRUST motto), then it probably is a ...
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| New York State Quarter no mint mark | 5/20/2008 |
Q: I am a novice. I have been collecting quarters to make Sets for my grandchildren. The other day I ...
A: Karol, Likely the mintmark is missing because of a foreign subtance (like machine grease) that got ...
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| 1885 Morgan Silver Dollar | 5/17/2008 |
Q: I have a 1885 Morgan without the imprint over the DO. I saw you offered to give someone else a value ...
A: Margaret, 1885 is not considered a rare date for Morgan Dollars. In lightly circulated condition, ...
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| 1907 INDIAN HEAD PENNY | 5/15/2008 |
Q: I have a 1907 Indian Head penny. It appears to be in good condition. It is tarnished (not bright). ...
A: Jean, History of the Indian Head Cent can be found here : ...
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| gold-coloured dime 2004 D-mint | 5/14/2008 |
Q: I found a 2004 D-mint US dime the other day which is distinctly gold-coloured. It is in every way ...
A: Lindsey, The gold color is called toning (AKA tarnish). Caused by improper storage and/or exposure ...
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| Lincoln Penny | 5/12/2008 |
Q: I have a 1975 Lincoln penny--with the head of what appears to be John F. Kennedy facing Lincoln. ...
A: Shirley, The second image is indeed President Kennedy, stamped on the coin by a private company ...
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| 1999 susan b anthony struck on sacajawea planchet | 5/11/2008 |
Q: Hey Dan, I recently found your website and I have a question about a coin I have had for a few years ...
A: Jeremy, First go to the pcgs website and find the authorized dealers in your area : ...
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| two-headed quarter | 5/11/2008 |
Q: We found an unusual quarter in my son's piggy bank. It has a head on both sides. One side says ...
A: Chris, You have a manufactured novelty item, known as a magician's coin, made by altering two ...
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| Double printed U.S. Currency | 5/10/2008 |
Q: I have a 1988 $10 bill where the reverse side has a partial inverted print of the front side that is ...
A: Roxanne, If a sheet fails to properly enter the printing press, the inked plates will transfer ...
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| 1878 rev of 79 VAM - 202 | 5/9/2008 |
Q: I have a slabbed and graded 1878 rev of 79 VAM 202 graded by PCI as MS62. The questions are: What ...
A: Allen, VAM 202 Definition (from VAM book) : Lines in all wheat leaves, with more detail in cotton ...
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| 2 headed | 5/8/2008 |
Q: I have a 1975 Lincoln penny. There is another head that is to the right of Lincoln, looking at him. ...
A: Annette, The second image is President Kennedy, stamped on the coin by a private company after the ...
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| Olympic-issue Coin Sets | 5/8/2008 |
Q: We have inherited many sets of official-issue Olympic silver coins, encompassing 5 or 6 different ...
A: Nancy, Assuming these are the U.S. Mint issued commemoratives, you can find current values listed ...
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| Rare 1950 100 dollar bill | 5/8/2008 |
Q: I have a 1950 100 dollar bill which appears to be slightly off centered with the bottom border being ...
A: Jeff, Sorry but no retirement money here. Slightly off center is neat, but has little value -- ...
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| New Hampshire quarter | 5/7/2008 |
Q: I received a N.H. state quarter that appears to be a weak strike. The coin appears thinner than a ...
A: Pierre, I have heard of things like this before. It sounds like your coin was struck on the wrong ...
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| 1860 Indian Head Cent | 5/3/2008 |
Q: Should a 1860 Indian Head Cent with a 100º CCW ROTATED REVERSE (graded G-6) command a 100% premium ...
A: Ron, There is no standard amount of premium that a rotated reverse coin will get -- you just have ...
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| strange dime | 5/1/2008 |
Q: I had found a 1992 dime that appears to be a misprint the strangest part is the fact that the dime ...
A: Patrick, There is no price guide for something like this. If it had an "S" mintmark, it could be ...
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| 1943 Silver Wheat Penny | 4/30/2008 |
Q: I was givin a 1943 penny it has no S nor D under the year can you tell me if this is worth anything?
A: Lisa, 1943 was a special year for Lincoln cents -- they made them all out of zinc-coated steel to ...
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| Lincoln cent | 4/29/2008 |
Q: I have a 1959 Lincoln penny that my father has had for the last forty or so years. The penny has a ...
A: Jeremy, Your coin was altered after it left the mint. It looks like somebody took your coin and a ...
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| American Silver Eagle coins | 4/25/2008 |
Q: I have some 2004 American Silver Eagle coins that are listed as 12668 2004 $1 Silver Eagle UNC for ...
A: Frank, $32.00 is the amount they want to charge you to buy the eagles from them -- which (in my ...
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| coin value | 4/24/2008 |
Q: I have several coins which I feel could have value....what is the best way to get an estimate ...
A: Chris, The best way is to get more than one estimate. Take them to a coin show and show them to ...
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| Indian cent 1860 | 4/24/2008 |
Q: What are the differences between a round bust vs a pointed bust 1860 Indian cent? I have a couple of ...
A: Upon further investigation, I see that there is a pointed bust variety listed for the 1860 cent. ...
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| Indian cent 1860 | 4/23/2008 |
Q: What are the differences between a round bust vs a pointed bust 1860 Indian cent? I have a couple of ...
A: Bruce, The different busts appear on the 1864 cent (not the 1860). See the pictures on the web ...
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| BICENTENNIAL COIN SET FROM FRANKLIN MINT | 4/18/2008 |
Q: I HAVE A SET OF 200 SILVER MEDALLIONS IN A VELVET LINED WOODEN CASE THAT MY DAD PURCHASED FOR ME TO ...
A: Lisa, I'm not familiar with that specific set, but generally speaking sets like this from private ...
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| mint mistake | 4/15/2008 |
Q: I recieved a coin that appears to be a 1996 penny print both front and back on a dime blank. The ...
A: Tim, Wrong planchet errors like this are known to exist. In circulated condition, their value is ...
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| silver coin not listed in any book. | 4/15/2008 |
Q: >) we have a coin that has no date on it but appears old. Its discolored. On one side is an eagle in ...
A: Vanessa, Technically, this is not a coin, but rather a privately minted silver round -- used for ...
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| 2005 D West Virginia Quarter | 4/12/2008 |
Q: Tail side of quarter is not clad and copper color. Is this unique?
A: David, It's not unique, but it is a rare and popular error. Known as an unfinished planchet error, ...
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| souvenir money | 4/11/2008 |
Q: I have some coins that look like brass that say "Good for 50 cents in trade at any cooperative ...
A: Nancy, I'm not familiar with this particular trade token, but I would bet it is made of brass (or ...
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| Misprinted Penny | 4/10/2008 |
Q: I was wondering how much the misprinted penny I have might be worth. Front & back of the penny is ...
A: You have what's known as an off-center strike error -- the coin blank did not get fully inserted ...
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| Bicentennial Coin Set | 4/9/2008 |
Q: Dan, Thanks for taking my question. I have several 1976 coin sets which contain a quarter, fifty ...
A: William, These sets were assembled by a private company. Somebody bought some holders (I believe ...
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| 1939 jefferson nickle &1939 mercury dime | 4/9/2008 |
Q: Going through my change i found a 1939 mercury dime in good condition . what is value? Also found a ...
A: Kristopher, The dime is worth about a dollar, for the silver it contains. The nickel could be one ...
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| I have an 'unknown' coin/piece | 4/9/2008 |
Q: I have a gold piece that is slightly bigger than a dime, slightly smaller than a penny. Unsure ...
A: Crystal, I am familiar with this. It is a privately minted bicentennial medal -- made in about ...
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| Error Quarter | 4/8/2008 |
Q: I ran across a strange quarter. It's a 1977 washington quarter and is definitely made of copper. it ...
A: Jeremy, It is either something that has had its outer copper/nickel layer removed, exposing the ...
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| strange nickel | 4/7/2008 |
Q: i have a misprint nickel i think. it has nothing on the sides,no words or pictures,so i dont know ...
A: Amber, Sounds like an off-center strike error, where the coin blank was improperly inserted into ...
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| old pennies | 4/7/2008 |
Q: I am in possession of several old pennies. I would like to know if they are worth anything. ...
A: Magda, 1918, 1919, 1929 and 1930 are not rare dates -- worth about 5 cents each. There were over a ...
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| Golden Quarter | 4/7/2008 |
Q: I came across a U.S. quarter that looks like it was minted in the same metal that the Sacagawea ...
A: Cassie, It's not possible to fit the blank for a dollar coin into the press that is making ...
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| E PLURLBUS UNUM 1880 & 1890 one Dollar | 4/7/2008 |
Q: My son was left some coins from his grandfather and these two seem so different than the others. ...
A: Michelle, It sounds like you have a couple of Morgan dollars -- like the one pictured here : ...
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| CopperPenny with lead or zinc | 4/6/2008 |
Q: I happen to find a 2007 copper penny, but it has zinc or lead all around the rim of it. Do you know ...
A: Mavis, All pennies since 1983 are made almost entirely of zinc, with a thin outer layer of copper. ...
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| coins | 4/5/2008 |
Q: I have this leather bound collection entitled "Kennedy Mint Portfolio of United States Coins" and ...
A: Raymond, Not knowing exactly what is in this portfolio, it's very difficult to advise you on how ...
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| "bumpy" silver dime | 4/4/2008 |
Q: I have a 1963 silver dime with 2 "bumps" on 2 edges - 2 in front of his face & 2 behind. is it worth ...
A: Kaylyn, Not sure what you mean by bumps, but if they are nicks or dings or anything else done to ...
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| paper 10 cent & 50 cent US money | 4/4/2008 |
Q: Our Father passed away recently and in his coin collection of both foreign and US money, we found a ...
A: Cece, During the Civil War period, uncertainty of the government's future caused the hoarding of ...
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| 2-Headed Quarter | 4/4/2008 |
Q: Dad found a U.S. quarter that has two heads with two separate years 71 and 73. Is it fake. Josh
A: You definitely have a fake coin. It is impossible for a coin to have dates 2 years apart -- the ...
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| absence of 1937-1970 dollars | 3/31/2008 |
Q: ive only started collecting mostly proof sets some morgans-i noticed no dollars from 36-70 where ...
A: Craig, Those big silver dollars became unpopular to the public and ceased to be demanded for ...
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| DOUBLE HEADED QUARTER | 3/30/2008 |
Q: Mr.Moore, I was sifting through my change jar and I found what I believe is a rare coin indeed! It ...
A: Paul, I'm 99.999% sure you have a fake -- a manufactured novelty item known as a magician's coin. ...
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| 1854 Quarter | 3/30/2008 |
Q: I was going through an old trunk that my uncle gave me about 10 years ago and I found an old change ...
A: David, Based on the wear, the quarter is worth $10-$15. The 1865 coin is actually a 3-cent piece ...
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| silver penny | 3/29/2008 |
Q: I have a 1997 penny that looks like it was stamped from the same metal that a dime is made of. At ...
A: Larry, What you have is either : 1) an unfinished planchet error coin -- pennies are made of zinc ...
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| an odd penny | 3/28/2008 |
Q: i found a 2004 d penny in myc change and it appears to be made of nickle or something like it.the ...
A: Tommy, Most likely it is an unfinished planchet error. All pennies since 1983 are made almost ...
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| rare stamped penny | 3/28/2008 |
Q: I have a 1976 Lincoln penny with a liberty bell stamp and USA stamp on the front of it I have never ...
A: Bobbi, Somebody took a normal penny and stamped those images into it. This was done as a novelty ...
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| Double Headed Quarter | 3/27/2008 |
Q: I have found a double headed quarter. One side has Washington 1998p, while the other has Washington ...
A: You have one of the fake coins. It is impossible for a coin to have dates 17 years apart and ...
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| Mint error on 2004 penny | 3/26/2008 |
Q: I came across a 2004 D penny in excellent condition that was not covered in copper. It is silver in ...
A: Most likely it's the zinc blank, that never got its outer copper layer -- the unplated error. It ...
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| Value of coin | 3/26/2008 |
Q: I have a coin that says ONE TROY OUNCE .999 SILVER with an eagle and LIBERTY SILVER on one side ...
A: You have a relatively common silver round. The tarnish doesn't matter -- its value will be based on ...
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| US Mint Rolls vs. Bank Rolls | 3/25/2008 |
Q: Dan, I'm interested in searching SACAGAWEA coin rolls for submission for grading at PCGS/NGC and ...
A: Allyn, Buying mint sets will increase your chances of finding those high grade coins, but the coins ...
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| 1776-1976 Kennedy half dollar | 3/25/2008 |
Q: A half dollar on the back side the word Independence appears like this Indepe ence it has a space ...
A: Bob, Without seeing the coin, I can only assume the missing letter is due to the normal cause -- a ...
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| Mint error on 2004 penny | 3/24/2008 |
Q: I came across a 2004 D penny in excellent condition that was not covered in copper. It is silver in ...
A: I hope you had a nice holiday. All pennies since 1983 are made almost entirely of zinc with a thin ...
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| silver penny from 2001 | 3/24/2008 |
Q: Your question was I collect mostly older coins, but I came across something recently that ...
A: Angela, All pennies since 1983 are made almost entirely of zinc with a thin copper coating. So you ...
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| flying eagle | 3/22/2008 |
Q: I would like to know the estimate prize of the following coins: flying eagle of 1856, bust half ...
A: Spyros, I hope you had a nice holiday. Without knowing the condition of your coins, it's ...
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| penny | 3/22/2008 |
Q: I have 1994 penny D mint,it is gray and the edge is different.it is not smooth it looks like a train ...
A: Joe, I hope you had a nice holiday. Thanks for the picture! It looks like your coin has been ...
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| US Mint Rolls vs. Bank Rolls | 3/21/2008 |
Q: Dan, I'm interested in searching SACAGAWEA coin rolls for submission for grading at PCGS/NGC and ...
A: Allyn, I hope you had a nice holiday. Unfortunately, there will be little or no difference between ...
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| bicentennial medal | 3/21/2008 |
Q: Would you be a man to ask about a bicentennial medal? If not do you know who to ask? Thank you in ...
A: Christopher, I hope you had a nice holiday. I do know some about Bicentennial medals -- especially ...
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| How to sell??? | 3/20/2008 |
Q: I'm not sure who to ask about selling a Birks sterling silver tray. I know alot of people are buying ...
A: Valerie, I hope you had a nice holiday. To find the value of your tray, you first need to weigh ...
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| 1923 's' silver dollar | 3/19/2008 |
Q: my neighbor has a 1923 silver dollar. he asked me to look it up online for 'value'. his has an 's' ...
A: I hope you had a nice holiday. Collectors consider 1923-S to be a common date for Peace dollars -- ...
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| pennies | 3/18/2008 |
Q: I have heard of a RED PENNY. What exactly is a RED PENNY?
A: Charles, The only thing I can come up with numismatically is that the "RED" refers to the color of ...
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| Wrong Planchet Coin | 3/17/2008 |
Q: I have a 1985D Penny that looks like it was struck on a dime. However, it looks thinner than a ...
A: Tony, I've never done it myself, but I would think that the acid would affect all areas of the ...
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| wheat penny | 3/16/2008 |
Q: I found a 1934 wheat penny. I have heard that some of those are very valuable. I am thinking it is ...
A: Cheryl, Unfortunately, I think you have mistaken the year involved. It was 1943 that had the ...
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| One Centavo Coin 1926 | 3/15/2008 |
Q: You answered a question similar to this recently, so we are asking you about another Phillipine ...
A: Molly, In 1920, mintage of the Philippine coins was moved to facilities in Manila. So from then on ...
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| V cents on both sides of coin | 3/14/2008 |
Q: Dan, Could you please help me figure out what this is? I do know that it is a Liberty head nickel ...
A: Casey, I'm sure you have an altered coin -- a magician's coin novelty item. Pictures probably ...
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| Wrong Planchet Coin | 3/12/2008 |
Q: I have a 1985D Penny that looks like it was struck on a dime. However, it looks thinner than a ...
A: Tony, Since pennies are made almost entirely of zinc, with a thin outer layer of copper, it is ...
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| 1972 penny | 3/12/2008 |
Q: My daughter found a penny in her bank of a 1972 penny. There is another face looking towards Lincoln ...
A: Lori, These Lincoln - Kennedy pennies were privately made by stamping Kennedy's image on a regular ...
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| Delaware Quarter | 3/11/2008 |
Q: My husband has a 1999 Delaware quarter that was miss stamped. The rider on the horse is about 90 ...
A: Kimberly, If it truly is a rotated reverse error as you describe, it can be quite valuable -- ...
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| 1991 penny | 3/10/2008 |
Q: Hi My mother-in-law just passed away and while going through some coins I found a 1991 Lincoln that ...
A: The VDB is the designer's initials -- Victor David Brenner -- and appears there on all Lincoln cents ...
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| 1909 Phillippine Centavo value | 3/9/2008 |
Q: My husband just found a 1909 one centavo coin in an old strong box. It is in used condition. It ...
A: While under the sovereignty of the U.S., coins for the Philippines were minted in the U.S. -- your ...
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| MIsprint Dime | 3/9/2008 |
Q: I have a dime that is Silver on the face of the coin and copper on the back. It was made in 1996 and ...
A: Chris, I dont know what that dealer was smoking, but 5 figures is seriously unrealistic. Assuming ...
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| mint and proof sets 1960's to 80's | 3/8/2008 |
Q: Dan, I have quite a few proof and mint sets ranging from the 60's to the 80's as well as a ton of ...
A: Carl, There may be some gems you could send in to be graded, but I seriously doubt you would want ...
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| Proof Washington Dollar --godless with "rays around washington's face | 3/8/2008 |
Q: I received one proof set in which George washington's face has many freckles on it--not scratches ...
A: If you get it certified by PCGS or NGC and if it gets at least a grade of MS-65 or MS-66, then it ...
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| Entire contiguous series of filled-die errors | 3/4/2008 |
Q: I found some uncirculated rolls of 1974 lincoln cents containing an entire series of coins that had ...
A: I assume from your description that you have a bunch of "cud" error cents -- looks like a blob of ...
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| Error penny | 3/3/2008 |
Q: I think I'm doing something wrong but will try again. I have an 1989d penny that has its '"D" alot ...
A: I guess you didn't recieve my previous response. I'm not experienced with this variety, so I can't ...
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| Trading $1 Presidential Coins | 3/3/2008 |
Q: I live in the West Coast and when the State Quarters and Presidential Coins come out, the West Coast ...
A: Though I have never traded with anyone, I know there are several groups on Yahoo (as well as MSN and ...
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| walking liberty coin | 3/3/2008 |
Q: I had a guy approach me with a walking liberty half dollar that is struck on both sides with just ...
A: Usually the seam is found just inside the raised rim, on one side of the coin or the other. This ...
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| Indian Head Penny | 3/3/2008 |
Q: We have an Indian Head penny in good condition with no date imprinted on it. How unusual is this ...
A: Bob, Most likely what you have is actually a Civil War Token -- which vary in value from a couple ...
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| Gibraltar Dog coins | 2/28/2008 |
Q: I am not sure you can help since your specialties are US coin issues but perhaps. I am wondering if ...
A: Bill, Not being familiar with the dog coins, I probably won't be much help, but the "Ag" on the ...
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| Confederate half dollar | 2/27/2008 |
Q: I have a 1861 Confederate half dollar. It has 17 buds on the reverse side, and the breasts, legs, ...
A: Heath, From your description it's doubtful you have an original or a restrike -- more likely a ...
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| double headed nickel | 2/27/2008 |
Q: Do you know of any double headed Jefferson nickels with dates of 1983 on one side and 1989 on the ...
A: Susan, Sorry but you have a manufactured novelty item, known as a magician's coin, made by altering ...
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| 1971 moon penny | 2/25/2008 |
Q: I have a penny from 1971 that has a small picture of the moon landing on it along with the date of ...
A: Cassandra, I haven't heard of this particular one before, but there are many different ...
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| 1997 Denver mint zink penny | 2/25/2008 |
Q: have you ever seen or heard of a zink or aluminum 1997 Denver mint penny? Thanks, Warren
A: Warren, Since all pennies made after 1982 are 95% zinc, with a thin outer copper coating, I would ...
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| my coins | 2/23/2008 |
Q: I have alot of coins that I'm trying to sell.I would like to know if maybe you could put some ...
A: Hugh, The 1957D penny is probably a strike double -- worth less than a dollar. The 1997 quarter ...
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| Bicentennial Silver Medal Set | 2/23/2008 |
Q: Dan, I was given a "The 50 State Bicentennial Medal Collection Hallmarked First Edition Proof Set ...
A: Luigi, To calculate the value of each coin, remove one from any capsule it may be in, weigh it in ...
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| Linciln Penny Possible Error | 2/22/2008 |
Q: I have found a 2003(D) penny in my search for oddities that has an extended tail on the 3 that is ...
A: Ronnie, I cannot be sure without a magnified picture, but most likely this is caused by the ...
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| wondering what I have here? | 2/21/2008 |
Q: I found this VERY worn out coin in an antique desk I just got. I'm curious as to what it is. The ...
A: Lisa, You have found a 3-Cent silver piece -- minted 1851-1873 Pictures of what it used to look ...
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| US coins | 2/20/2008 |
Q: I have a 1957D penny that has a double date but not like the 55 because the second set on this one ...
A: Hugh, The 1957D penny is probably a strike double. See : ...
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| wheat penny | 2/19/2008 |
Q: I have a penny that is in vg to fair condition. The penny has a date of 192. I know that this penny ...
A: Chris, I hear about coins like this on a regular basis. Usually this is caused by a foreign ...
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| Found a morgan coin collection | 2/18/2008 |
Q: I found a collection of Morgan Dollars. It is complete minus the 1895 Philidelphia coin. It is 13 ...
A: Will, Sounds like you struck it rich there! I suggest you find a coin show in your area and take ...
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| 2-1940 Nickels & 1-1989 Dime | 2/14/2008 |
Q: I came accross 2 1940 nickels with no mint mark anywhere on the coins. They appear to be of the ...
A: Felice, 1940 nickels are made of the same material as today's nickels -- copper and nickel -- they ...
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| 1776-1976 Franklin Mint 50 State Bicentennial | 2/13/2008 |
Q: I have a 1776-1976 Fifty State Bicentennial medal collection of solid sterling coins. I am think I ...
A: Michael, Unfortunately, there is virtually no secondary market for these items -- other than for ...
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| what is this worth??? | 2/13/2008 |
Q: I recently inherited a coin collection the coins are in perfect condition and are worth alot of ...
A: Carl, That gold bar could be worth thousands of dollars IF it is genuine. However, there are a lot ...
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| double struck penny? | 2/12/2008 |
Q: I have a Lincoln penny that appears to be double stamped. However, one side bears the date of 1964, ...
A: Perhaps I'm not clear what you have, but for the lettering & images to be backwards, they cannot ...
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| George Washington Gold Dollar | 2/12/2008 |
Q: I have eight 2007 George Washington Dollar coins that are missing the "In God We Trust" on the ...
A: I am quite familiar with these. When they were first found, they were selling for $200 to $300 ...
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| double struck penny? | 2/12/2008 |
Q: I have a Lincoln penny that appears to be double stamped. However, one side bears the date of 1964, ...
A: Brenda, Your husband's close -- except it's very unlikely it happened at the mint. More likely, ...
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| 1776-1976 Bicentennial | 2/11/2008 |
Q: I came across a Bicentennial quarter that has no mint mark. I've read that there is usually a P or a ...
A: Kyle, Modern quarters have P mintmarks (for Philadelphia), but they did not atart putting the P ...
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| 1989 No mint mark quarter | 2/10/2008 |
Q: I have a 1989 Washington Quarter with no mint mark. I cannot find anything anywhere on this coin. ...
A: John, Most likely this error is caused by a foreign substance (like machine grease) that got into ...
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| cion worth | 2/10/2008 |
Q: i have a quite a few coins i would like to find out there value: 1835 large one cent 1907 indian ...
A: Estimated values as follows : 1835 large one cent -- $15-$20 1907 indian one cent -- $1.00 1909 ...
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| Kennedy half dollars | 2/9/2008 |
Q: I have a fairly large collection of coins that I inherited. I have some questions with regards to a ...
A: Barbara, Before you handle any of the proof coins, you need to get a pair of white cotton gloves. ...
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| newly minted quarters | 2/8/2008 |
Q: I have a newly minted quarter (forgot which state)that I had a coin shop look at a couple years ago. ...
A: Carlan, The missing clad layer quarter sells for about $300, if you get it certified by PCGS or ...
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| 1996 quarter | 2/8/2008 |
Q: hi i have a 1996 guarter that has both sides heads its like new can u tell me about what it is worth ...
A: Tim, Sorry but you have a manufactured novelty item, known as a magician's coin, made by altering ...
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| 1995 quarter | 2/6/2008 |
Q: I found a 1995 quarter that is normal on the face and smooth on the back. You can make out some ...
A: Dean, Unless you're in the Detroit / Toledo area, there's not much I can do for you. If you are, ...
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| possible misprint | 2/5/2008 |
Q: i came upon a 1978 penny that seems to have the oklahoma state stamped on it. its located right ...
A: David, This is one of a set of 50 manually manufactured state pennies. This is NOT something done ...
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| 1878 Morgan Silver Dollar CC | 2/4/2008 |
Q: My father-in-law "John"(who is 94), asked me to liquidate all his collector coins after 64 years ...
A: William, The smaller CC's on the 1878 is not unusual -- I have seen that before. The polishing ...
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| double headed quarter | 2/3/2008 |
Q: father found double headed quarter with 1982 on one side and 1993 on the other one side was warn ...
A: Sorry but you have a manufactured novelty item, known as a magician's coin, made by altering two ...
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| Kennedy Half Dollar | 2/3/2008 |
Q: I have a Kennedy half dollar that has a nice mirror polish on the front but the back is dull and ...
A: I cannot be sure without a first-hand inspection. but it sounds like your coins were altered at some ...
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| 1776 coin | 2/3/2008 |
Q: Can you send me a picture of the edge a real 1776 continental coin?please!!!
A: John, I can't find a clear picture of the edge, but it's supposed to have a twin-leaf ...
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| 2001 Silver Eagle Dollar | 2/1/2008 |
Q: I have a proof 2001 Silver Eagle dollar that I bought from a local coin dealer a few years ago. As ...
A: Sorry, but from your description, what you have is not a PROOF silver eagle. All 2001 proofs will ...
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| Silver dollar | 2/1/2008 |
Q: I have a 1884 Morgan S mint is it very rare?
A: Steve, There were 3.2 million of them minted -- overall an average mintage. They are common in ...
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| unknown silver dime | 1/31/2008 |
Q: a co-worker found a dime that we've never seen before. On the front it has Roosevelt, but his hair ...
A: Corey, I've never seen one like that before, but it definitely did NOT come from the U.S. Mint that ...
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| Coin value | 1/29/2008 |
Q: I have a silver 1945 penny in from my brother's old coin collection. It's in very good shape. If ...
A: Jeff, The only free online guide I know of is for small size notes (1928 to present) : ...
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| Coin value | 1/28/2008 |
Q: I have a silver 1945 penny in from my brother's old coin collection. It's in very good shape. If ...
A: 1943 was the year that pennies were made from steel. So I suspect your 1945 may have had the date ...
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| 1879-CC MORGAN DOLLAR CAP DIE VAM-3 TOP 100, CLEANED/DAMAGED ANACS XF 40, KEY DATE | 1/24/2008 |
Q: I just purchased this coin. I paid $450 for this coin on E-Bay. Is this a reasonable price? Can ...
A: The price you paid is reasonable for the coin you bought. A problem-free coin would probably cost ...
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| One sided penny | 1/23/2008 |
Q: I have a 196 that was only stamped with the head side the other side is blank...no file marks...is ...
A: I get asked about these one-sided coins about every 2 weeks. Somebody has altered a normal penny, ...
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| Gold 1973/4 D Penny | 1/22/2008 |
Q: Today I found a 197? penny. I thought it looked funny. It wasn't the correct color for a penny. I ...
A: Rob, There's no way for me to offer an absolute opinion without physically examining the coin, but ...
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| golden dime | 1/22/2008 |
Q: I recently came across a golden dime with the year 2000 on it and plant code D. I know this is the ...
A: If not gold plated, most likely the golden color is caused by exposure to circulation or chemicals ...
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| Liberty Winged dimes? | 1/20/2008 |
Q: I have several mercury head dimes and even a 1914 barber dime I was wondering what they might be ...
A: Sonya, Assuming they are in circulated condition, anything dated 1934 or newer will only be worth ...
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| 1976 Proof and Unc Sets | 1/19/2008 |
Q: How do I distinguish if a 1976 Proof or Unc set is silver or not? Thank you.
A: The silver sets are 3-coin sets only -- they have only the dollar, half, and quarter in them. If ...
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| 1997 penny question | 1/19/2008 |
Q: Why does the 1997 Dever mint penny have a D stamp on it, but the Phili penny shows no P stamp at ...
A: Jeff, Pennies (and almost all coins from before 1979) that are minted in Philadelphia do not have a ...
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| bicentennial quarters | 12/27/2007 |
Q: My grandpa and I started collecting Bicentennial quarters just after they first came out. Whenever ...
A: Shane, Sorry for the delay in my answer due to an extended out-of-town trip. Bicentennial quarters ...
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| the value of a nickle i found | 12/26/2007 |
Q: i have a 1890 nickle with thirteen star's around the ladies profile and the back of the nickle has a ...
A: Joanne, If well-worn, but still showing full rims on both sides and no worn-off letters, it is ...
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| 1799 Draped Bust Silver Dollar | 12/18/2007 |
Q: I have a 1799 draped bust silver dollar (image attached). I'm curious you know your thoughts on its ...
A: Joe, It looks genuine enough from the picture, but first-hand examination would be required to ...
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| paper currency | 12/16/2007 |
Q: I have a 1950 $l00.00 bill, $50.00 bill, $20.00 bill and a $5.00 bill. Together as a group would ...
A: Debbie, The 1950 notes are not considered rare. Choice crisp uncirculated notes with no problems ...
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| One Silver Trade Unit (Coin?) | 12/16/2007 |
Q: my mother recently passed away and we found this in her belongings. We don't know if it is a coin ...
A: Patti, Your pictures were unviewable, but I am familiar with the item you described. It is in fact ...
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| 1871 Silver Dollar | 12/13/2007 |
Q: My husband recently purchased some 1871 Silver Dollar coins, but on the back there is no In God We ...
A: Karen, Yes, if they do not have the IN GOD WE TRUST motto on the back, they are definitely ...
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| 1882 silver dollar | 12/13/2007 |
Q: I have a 1882 silver dollar mint condition, how much is it worth. I also have a 1937 and a 1945 ...
A: Estimated values as follows : 1882 silver dollar -- $25.00 1937 mercury dime -- $0.80 1945 mercury ...
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| 1936 washington quarter | 12/11/2007 |
Q: i have a 1936 washington quarter with a largs S on the reverse, right next to the eagles head. I at ...
A: I'm sorry Ken, but if the "S" is up by the eagle's head, this has to have been caused by something ...
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| odd 1976 penny | 12/10/2007 |
Q: I have a question about a penny that I came across. It's a 1976 penny in great condition. The odd ...
A: This is one of 50 coins manufactured for a set -- with the coins in the set each having one of the ...
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| rare indianhead pennies | 12/10/2007 |
Q: the pennies were not viewed by the bidders at the auction as if they had no interest in the pennies. ...
A: Howard, Most likely you have run into an altered (damaged) coin -- likely somebody has ground the ...
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| AMERICAN NEGRO COMMEMORATIVE SOCIETY | 12/7/2007 |
Q: I have the first 42 commemorative coins put out by THE AMERICAN NEGRO COMMEMORATIVE SOCIETY, These ...
A: These are actually silver medals issued by Franklin Mint -- a private company -- so I seriously ...
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| 1977 US Penny with the state of AZ | 12/6/2007 |
Q: I just received an odd penny in change at a retailer. The penny looks like a typical US penny with ...
A: This is one of 50 coins manufactured for a set -- with the coins in the set each having one of the ...
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| where can i find the new presidential coins without having to pay $2.90 plus s/h for them? | 12/6/2007 |
Q: my name is mike and i was wondering if you could direct me to someplace where i could buy/find the ...
A: Yes, these coins should be available at your local bank. However not all banks carry them, and you ...
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| 1980 Lincoln Cent | 12/5/2007 |
Q: Please see the attached photo of a 1980 Lincoln penny. It has four approximately straight sides. The ...
A: Bob, Sorry but flat clips can only occur on planchets cut from the edges of the copper strip. And ...
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| 1864 Indian Head Penny | 12/5/2007 |
Q: Why do they refer to the 1864 L Indian as having a "pointed bust" and this is not mentioned with the ...
A: Bob, The very tip of the bust (directly under the chin) is the part they refer to as being pointed. ...
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| 2 headedickle | 12/3/2007 |
Q: I have in my possession a 2 headed nickle with the year of 1970 D on both sides. Is this a possible ...
A: Sorry but you have a manufactured novelty item, known as a magician's coin, made by altering two ...
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| copper quarter | 12/1/2007 |
Q: I have a 1993 quarter that is also copper. It is rough how can I tell if it came from the mint, or ...
A: Carol, If it was altered to remove the outer silver-colored layer, the remaining design would be ...
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| Coin Values? | 11/29/2007 |
Q: I have a 1874 trade dollar with no mint mark(fantastic condition can see all the wrinkles in the ...
A: Estimated values are as follows : 1874 trade dollar -- $150 1845 Large Cent -- $15 1880 Morgan ...
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| 1976 penny | 11/28/2007 |
Q: I got this penny in some change from the store. The penny is a 1976 d. what is strange is on the ...
A: Those two images were manually added to a normal coin, after it left the Mint -- somebody took a ...
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| 100 year old pennies | 11/26/2007 |
Q: i have a penny from 1907 and one from 1906. are they worth anything? they have an indian chief on ...
A: From the late 1880's on, the production of indian head cents went way up, so anything from then on ...
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| 1978-S Proof Set, Lincoln Cent | 11/26/2007 |
Q: I have a 1978-S penny in a proof set holder. I bought this set new from the mint. There seems to be ...
A: Yes this definitely looks like strike doubling, caused by deterioration of the die. A true doubled ...
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| 2007 George Washington Dollar Coins - in Gold Bar Packaging | 11/25/2007 |
Q: We were given an uncirculated roll of 25 $1 George Washington dollar coins (2007) that are packaged ...
A: I have seen these before. Sorry to say, but this is just fancy packaging for coins with very little ...
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| Old Quarter | 11/23/2007 |
Q: I have a quarter and it does not have a dated on it, the front is a lady standing with liberty ...
A: Yvette, You have a Standing Liberty Quarter. The design of the coin left the date as one of the ...
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| 1 US dollar coin 1977 edition | 11/22/2007 |
Q: What does MS means and how can I see it in the 1 dollar coin? ANSWER: Mari, MS stands for Mint ...
A: The numbers are from a measuring scale used by almost all coin collectors -- known as the Sheldon ...
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| 1 US dollar coin 1977 edition | 11/21/2007 |
Q: What does MS means and how can I see it in the 1 dollar coin?
A: Mari, MS stands for Mint State -- in other words, uncirculated, or never having been used in making ...
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| Silver Coin | 11/19/2007 |
Q: I have an 1853 silver, seated coin with 12 stars around the edges. The back side has what appears to ...
A: You have what is called a Love Token. Someone took a normal 1853 coin and manually carved the ...
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| help me identify an old token please | 11/19/2007 |
Q: My wife found an old copper coin. I can't find a date, one side of the coin is pretty beat up. It is ...
A: You have a relatively common variety of Patriotic Civil War Token. These were privately made by ...
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| Mercury dime 1942 double date | 11/18/2007 |
Q: I have a 1942 mercury dime that has a double date. It is not a 42 over 1. The date is clearly ...
A: I have seen several of these doubled date coins. It is caused by machine doubling -- not die ...
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| Gold Colored 1766-1976 Washington Quarter | 11/15/2007 |
Q: I have a Gold Colored 1766-1976 Washington Quarter. Does it have value beyond .25? VR Jim Allen
A: Assuming this is one of the Bicentennial quarters issued in 1976, then the gold coloring has to be ...
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| 2006 Penny | 11/14/2007 |
Q: I have a 2006 Penny with no mint letter. How much would one be worth? Is it a common fluke?
A: What detail do you need? Billions of pennies are minted every year at Philadelphia and have no ...
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| 1943 Dime | 11/12/2007 |
Q: I have a 1943 dime with a "w" on it, but this coin is in color! on the front and I wonder if this ...
A: The "W" on the front is actually a monogram of A & W -- the coin designer's (Adolph Weinman) ...
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| 1909-s VDB | 11/12/2007 |
Q: I read your reply on someone inquiring about their 09-s VDB penny that was graded by Numitrust in a ...
A: Assuming you have an ANACS photo-graded coin, and the coin matches the picture, then you should NOT ...
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| 1941 nickel | 11/2/2007 |
Q: I have a 1941 nickel that is dark brown in color, not unlike the color of a dirty penny. There is no ...
A: Jim, The silver war nickels did not start until 1942, and all of them would have a large P, D, or S ...
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| quarters | 11/1/2007 |
Q: I have 2 quarters that are missing layers on the tails side before they were struck. One is a 2003-P ...
A: Christy, The 2003P Arkansas is worth $100-$200 in circulated condition. The 1970-D is much less ...
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| 2006 w American Silver Eagles | 11/1/2007 |
Q: I'm confused about the 2006w Silver Eagles. I'm seeing these special "Z6F" burnished coins selling ...
A: Fred, I don't know where the number 12 came from -- I can only come up with 7 : 1. regular issue ...
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| 1943 mis-struck steal penny | 10/31/2007 |
Q: I am trying to place a value on a very rare mis-struck steal penny dated 1943.The mis-strike is the ...
A: Without a picture or exact details of how it's mis-struck, I can only assume that the mis-strike is ...
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| nickel coin and steel penny coin board | 10/24/2007 |
Q: i have a nickel coin board with the dates of 1928 in order to like 1945, and an explanation about ...
A: Karen, From 1928 on, the mintages of Buffalo nickels were pretty high, so they are considered ...
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| estimate price on my coins | 10/24/2007 |
Q: Ihave the indian head one cent 1902 very good condition also seated liberty dime 1851,barber dime ...
A: I would have responded sooner, but I've been out of town. Values as follows : indian head one cent ...
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| 1871 Trade Dollar | 10/20/2007 |
Q: I've come across a United States 1871 Trade Dollar. I have not been able to find this version in my ...
A: Denise, Being under-weight (should be 27.2 grams) and with an impossible 1871 date (none were ...
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| ingot and coins value | 10/19/2007 |
Q: My questions are regarding a gold ingot and two coins. The ingot is about stamp size and stamped ...
A: Cindy, I can only assume that the Parsons and Continental pieces are modern replicas -- since ...
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| 2007 George Washington Gold Dollars | 10/18/2007 |
Q: I have 3 George Washington Gold Dollar coins that have the words printed upside down. They are all 3 ...
A: Brenda, Sorry, but you don't have anything special there. The odds are the same that the lettering ...
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| $1.00 US Paper Currency Misprint | 10/15/2007 |
Q: Do you have an idea of what a 2001 $1.00 Federal Reserve Note with a misprint on the back would be ...
A: You have an offset reverse printing error. If a blank sheet fails to completely enter the printing ...
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| silver dollar | 10/13/2007 |
Q: I have a few silver coins, but my question is about my 1921 silver dollar that to me is in fair to ...
A: The answer will depend alot on which type of 1921 dollar you have -- Morgan or Peace. If you have ...
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| Gold-colored quarters | 10/10/2007 |
Q: I have 3 quarters, gold-colored, in perfect condition, 2 are 2007 and 1 is 2005. Could you tell me ...
A: Without seeing them first-hand, I cannot be 100% sure of what you have, but in 99.9% of all cases ...
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| 1941 nickel with no mint mark | 10/10/2007 |
Q: I have a 1941 nickel with no mint mark on it. I looked at some guides and there were only 1941 coins ...
A: It is normal for there to be no mintmark on your nickel -- it means that the coin was made at the ...
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| coin desciptions. | 10/7/2007 |
Q: Dan, I have a 1997 Lincoln which is not copper. Nickel, aluminum?- very light. It is slightly ...
A: Steve, The first coin is most likely a missing clad layer error. All pennies since 1983 are made ...
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| 1964 franklin half | 10/7/2007 |
Q: I have 2 1964 D Franklin half dollars. One of them is a lighter dull silver color. The color looks ...
A: Most likely your coin has been exposed to some chemical or environmental condition that has caused ...
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| Silver Dollar Coin 1878 | 10/2/2007 |
Q: A relative of mine has asked me to make general enquiries about a coin he has. He has in his ...
A: Sorry but that $10,000 estimate is a pipe dream. The coin would have to be an absolutely perfect ...
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| silver coins | 10/1/2007 |
Q: To start with I have 2-silver half dollar coins dated 1945 and 1936 and 2- dated 1951 and 1950. Next ...
A: Assuming your items are in circulated condition, then the coins will only be worth the silver they ...
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| 2002 d indiana coin | 10/1/2007 |
Q: I too have a 2002 D Indiana coin with no silver on the edges. does this mean it is all silver? ...
A: Most likely your coin has been plated by somebody after it left the mint, and has no collector ...
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| A 1917 Mercury Dime | 9/24/2007 |
Q: Saw a post you made about an earlier question about the 1917 dime. I was interested on how to tell ...
A: Sorry for the delay -- I was out of town. The W you see on the front of the coin is actually a "A ...
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| value of coin | 9/23/2007 |
Q: I have a 1920 standing liberty quarter with M written on the bottom but when you flip the coin the ...
A: The M is the designer's initial -- Hermon MacNeil -- and is on every Standing Liberty Quarter. If ...
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| Pricing | 9/20/2007 |
Q: I have a 1941 Lincoln head Penny with no letters under the date and I'm not sure what its worth is
A: When there is no letters below the date on a Lincoln cent, that means it was made at the main mint ...
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| coins | 9/18/2007 |
Q: We recently found a two headed washington quarter but stamped with different dates 1990 and 1965. ...
A: Sorry but this is a novelty / trick coin. Coin dies are destroyed immediately after use, so it's ...
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| Values of Money | 9/18/2007 |
Q: I was wondering the value of these three items. 1. 1957A Silver Certificate $1 Used 2. $100 Bill ...
A: Joseph, If it is only in Extra Fine condition, then it's only going to be worth the silver it ...
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| 1939 W Dime | 9/14/2007 |
Q: I have a 1939 dime I found while I was cleaning up the house I moved into yesterday.The thing about ...
A: I'm assuming that the "W" you are seeing is on the front of the coin. This is actually a monogram ...
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| Vermont quarter | 9/13/2007 |
Q: The raised head of Washington and the scene on the back are matte instead of shiny. Also, instead ...
A: The "S" is the mintmark, specifying that the coin was made at the San Francisco branch mint, and ...
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| 1950 series d 100 us dollar bill | 9/13/2007 |
Q: someone had asked you a question about about this dollar bill. my bill is a little different because ...
A: Star notes are replacement notes printed to replace notes that never made it out of the BEP, because ...
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| Values of Money | 9/13/2007 |
Q: I was wondering the value of these three items. 1. 1957A Silver Certificate $1 Used 2. $100 Bill ...
A: Values as follows : 1. 1957A Silver Certificate $1 Used -- $1.50 2. $100 Bill 1996 Star Note, the ...
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| 1976 Kennedy Half dollar with head printed on both sides | 9/11/2007 |
Q: I have a 1976 Kennedy half dollar that has the head printed on both sides of the coin and I am ...
A: You have a privately manufactured trick coin, known as a Magician's Coin, made by altering two ...
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| unusual Roosevelt dime | 9/10/2007 |
Q: i have a Roosevelt dime, year 197? (i cant see last number) it is VERY worn down, hardly LEGIBLE. ...
A: Coins like this have been brought to my attention before. How this happens is that someone, over ...
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| 2002 Indiana State Quarter | 9/7/2007 |
Q: I have a 2002 Indiana State Quarter, where one side is the usual shiny silver, the Indiana side is ...
A: If it is a one-sided unfinished planchet error, it is very popular and sought after, and will be ...
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| 2000 New Hampshire Coin | 9/4/2007 |
Q: i have a 2000 New Hampshire coin that has no mint marking. what does that mean, and will it be worth ...
A: Without seeing the coin I cannot be absolutely sure, but most likely it is missing the letter ...
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| 1852 gold dollar coin | 8/31/2007 |
Q: I have a coin that appears to be an 1852 gold dollar. However, there is a hole punched in it where ...
A: Probably not -- there are no rare mints from 1852 for this coin, so it will only be worth the gold ...
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| nc quarter,2001 phil mark | 8/30/2007 |
Q: this quarter i found in our change drawer.almost opposite of the ga quarter this shows no sign of ...
A: Somebody showed me one of these just last weekend at the coin show. It is plated, either with ...
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| 1975 misprint penny | 8/30/2007 |
Q: i have 1975 us penny that has the front and back stamped on one side and just the back on the ...
A: Most likely this was done after the coin left the mint. It would need to be examined first-hand by ...
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| 1971 D Quarter Flawed | 8/28/2007 |
Q: I have 1971 d quarter that is thinner than a regular quarter. What makes it odd is that there is a ...
A: My bet is that your coin has been altered -- kinda like the old way they used to make two-headed ...
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| susan b anthony dollar | 8/28/2007 |
Q: hi i have a Susan B Anthony Dollar and the front or top half is silver and the back half is copper i ...
A: You have what's known as an unfinished planchet error. These coins are made of a sandwich metal -- ...
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| 1906 SILVER DOLLAR | 8/27/2007 |
Q: I JUST BOUGHT A SILVER DOLLAR-1906 P.ELLIS ISLAND ON FRONT. CAN YOU TELL ME THE WORTH OF THIS
A: Tony, I can only assume you meant to say 1986 for the date -- that is when these commemorative ...
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| coin value | 8/25/2007 |
Q: I have a 1969 penny with lincoln and a little kenny head stamped on it, looking at each other. Any ...
A: This Lincoln / Kennedy penny is a novelty item, made by stamping Kennedy's head onto a normal penny. ...
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| Sacagawea coin | 8/24/2007 |
Q: My husbands co-worker bought a role of sacagawea dollars and one of them wasn't stamped, just a ...
A: Audrey, There is no way to tell for sure that the blank came from a Sacagawea dollar -- as opposed ...
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| Missing letter on wheat penny? | 8/23/2007 |
Q: I found a 1957 Denver mint wheat penny today that seems to be missing the first letter S in "states" ...
A: Usually missing letters like this are caused by a foreign substance (like machine grease) that got ...
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| Sacagawea coin | 8/22/2007 |
Q: My husbands co-worker bought a role of sacagawea dollars and one of them wasn't stamped, just a ...
A: Audrey, There is no way to tell for sure that the blank came from a Sacagawea dollar -- as opposed ...
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| 1974 Penney | 8/18/2007 |
Q: I have a 1974 penney in good condition with the state of flrdia embossed to the right of Lincolns ...
A: This is one of 50 coins manufactured for a set -- one with each of the 50 states manually stamped ...
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| gold bar | 8/16/2007 |
Q: I have a Parsons & C Assayers Col 1860 twenty dollar gold piece with back saying carat 18 1/2 and ...
A: There is only one genuine specimin known and there were many base-metal forgeries of this ingot made ...
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| Is this a genuine coin? How much does this cost | 8/16/2007 |
Q: I have a Morgan Dollar Coin of 1888 with a mint mark of CC. Is this genuine? How much does this ...
A: If it has a date of 1888 and a CC mintmark, then it's definitely a fake. It has either been ...
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| 1912 liberty head | 8/16/2007 |
Q: I have a 1912 Liberty head Nickel. How do I determine which mint it is from? Thank you in advance.
A: The mintmark, if it has one, will be located on the back, near the rim, between the U in UNITED and ...
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| 2006 nickel | 8/13/2007 |
Q: My daughters recently found a 2006 nickel with 2 letters missing in the word trust it says in god we ...
A: Missing letters like this is actually a relatively common error, cause by a foreign substance (like ...
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| 2007 Presidential $1 gold coin | 8/13/2007 |
Q: I received the George Washington $1 coin from an ad in the newspaper through the World Reserve ...
A: Save your money -- visit your local bank -- you can get the same coins there for face value. They ...
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| no luck with research so far | 8/12/2007 |
Q: ..i was looking through my coin collection with my boyfriend and he was rather curious about a coin ...
A: Here's a couple web pages with info about Philippines coinage : ...
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| 1906 Ellis Island Silver Dollars | 8/11/2007 |
Q: I have a couple of these silver dollars. My research has not yielded anything or even that were ...
A: Willie, If you have Ellis Island Commemorative Dollars that are dated 1906, then you either have ...
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| 1943 dime | 8/10/2007 |
Q: got a 1943 dime and it has a letter on looks little like a W where made have any clue what its ...
A: The W is actually a combination of A & W -- this is a monogram of the coin designor's initials -- ...
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| selling coins | 8/8/2007 |
Q: I have just finished catologing some coins my brother had. I have Proof Sets, Uncirculated Sets, ...
A: Chioice 1) Find a local coin show and take them there -- you will find multiple dealers that will ...
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| Unusual 'Penny' | 8/7/2007 |
Q: I found the 'penny' while working at my job as a cashier. On one side it reads uncirculated over the ...
A: Technically what you have is not a coin -- it is a token. These were put into uncirculated coin ...
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| Kennedy Half Dollar | 8/7/2007 |
Q: I am trying to find out information on a Kennedy Half Dollar coin I found. It's pretty much new ...
A: Somebody took a normal half dollar, stamped the two dates on it, and gold plated it. It was done as ...
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| are my coins worth anything? | 8/5/2007 |
Q: i have 8 coins, 1st-mercury dime1936 with no mint mark. 2nd-buffalonickel 1927with ...
A: Assuming your coins are in circulated condition, their values are : 1936 Mercury dime -- $0.75 1927 ...
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| Philipino coins from us occupation | 8/5/2007 |
Q: I have a 1944 fifty centavo, while the others are older this is the only one with a different motif ...
A: There were alot of these coins minted. In circulated condition their values range from a few cents ...
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| Wrong planchet penny | 8/5/2007 |
Q: I have a 1996 penny in almost mint condition that is struck on the wrong planchet. It appears to be ...
A: There is a good chance that your coin has been "baked". Modern pennies are almost entirely zinc, ...
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| 1922 p wheatback penny | 8/4/2007 |
Q: i recently purchased 5000 wheaties on ebay. by the looks of them they were truly unsearched some ...
A: Keith, There are 3 different die types and thousands of fakes out there, so you really need an ...
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| 2007 Washington State Quarter Gold Colored | 8/1/2007 |
Q: I just received 50 in rolled quarters from my local bank. They are 2007 Washington State quarters. ...
A: There were none made by the mint in gold. It's possible they were gold plated (by a private ...
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| 1888 Morgan dollar | 7/31/2007 |
Q: I have one of these coins and I would like to know it's worth if possible. Mine is in pretty good ...
A: That little O is indeed its mintmark. It signifies that the coin was produced at the New Orleans ...
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| Compressed SBA coin | 7/31/2007 |
Q: My mother has a Susan B. Anthony coin that is compressed in inwards. The circumference of the coin ...
A: It's possible that your coin was struck on a quarter blank. Weigh it. A SBA blank should weigh 8.1 ...
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| Mint error penny | 7/31/2007 |
Q: I have a mint error penny I found in circulation a few years ago. I've looked in reference books, ...
A: From what I can see, your coin has a "cud" error, and a quite large one at that. What has happened ...
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| Im a noob, I need help.. | 7/31/2007 |
Q: Okay, so I read some of ur responses and I went to one of the websites u gave for values...but I ...
A: You left out an important detail -- you have Canadian coins. Most of my responses are related to ...
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| Does is minimize the value of a roll..... | 7/26/2007 |
Q: I'm a relatively new collector, in the last 4 years. Does it minimize the value of a roll of the ...
A: Jean, The surfaces on these Presidential dollars -- like the Sacagawea dollars -- are quite ...
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| Lincoln Steel Pennies | 7/26/2007 |
Q: My dad has found a couple of 1943 steel Lincoln pennies. All of these are in poor condition, ...
A: They made over a billion of these steel cents in 1943, so they're not really rare. The "D" means ...
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| 50 cent pieces | 7/25/2007 |
Q: I have around 10 50 cent pieces ranging from years 1964-1968. I was wondering what these are worth ...
A: The 1964 halves are solid silver and are worth about $3.50 each. The 1965-1968 halves are partial ...
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| THE NEW GOLD DOLLAR COIN | 7/24/2007 |
Q: I'VE HEARD THAT SOME OF THESE WERE STRUCK WITHOUT "IN GOD WE TRUST" ON THE EDGE AND ARE ALREADY ...
A: This is true. They are known as plain edge errors. There were many thousands of them found on the ...
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| 8 oz. silver liberty medallion 2001 | 7/22/2007 |
Q: Dan : I have just purchased a 8 oz. Liberty medallion. It is in a clear plastic case and has a ...
A: The value for this privately minted item will always be based on the value of the silver it contains ...
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| unknown coin | 7/22/2007 |
Q: We have a huge unorganized collection of coins from my late father-in-law. Some seem to have ...
A: You have a Seated Liberty Dime that was made into a "Love Token". This was often done to coins in ...
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| D T proof mark on silver boullion | 7/21/2007 |
Q: In a collection of Morgan Head dollars, I've found a VG condition Liberty/Eagle silver 1oz coin with ...
A: Allan, The only U.S. Mint issue silver 1oz. coin is the silver eagle, pictured here : ...
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| Better Date | 7/21/2007 |
Q: I have recently got my greedy hands on 2 collections ( 2 loved uncles passed away and left to me ). ...
A: Generally speaking, there are three categories for coins : common date, key date (rarest dates for a ...
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| 1916D mercury dime | 7/20/2007 |
Q: I have the 1916D mercury dime have seen varing price mine is in good shape but does have some green ...
A: Rather than risk damaging your valuable coin, I would suggest you submit the 1916-D to NCS to be ...
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| Missing letters 1998 quarter | 7/19/2007 |
Q: I have a 1998 P quarter missing the TE in quarter under 10X magnification can find no sign of ...
A: Missing letters like this are usually caused by a foreign substance (like machine grease) that gets ...
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| JFK coins | 7/17/2007 |
Q: I have a lot of 35 JFK half dollars most are from 1970- present some are before. Where can I find ...
A: You can tell where a coin was minted by its mintmark. If it has a "P" mintmark -- or if it has no ...
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| 1882 Liberty Seated Dime | 7/16/2007 |
Q: Our dime appears to be over-stamped on the reverse side with part of the word "STATES" in mirror ...
A: At some point in time your coin got squished together with another Seated Liberty Dime. If this ...
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| Presidential Library Collection | 7/16/2007 |
Q: I have been searching for more information about a coin collection that I bought into a few years ...
A: Sorry but I don't have any good news for you. These coins are privately minted with the authority ...
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| 1789 gold dollar | 7/16/2007 |
Q: I found a gold dollar coin. The date on it is 1789-1797. It has George Washington's face on one ...
A: This is not a coin issued by the U.S. Mint. It sounds like some kind of privately minted ...
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| US Coins | 7/15/2007 |
Q: I have 3 coins that I can't identify. I've looked all over the Internet and have come up with ...
A: The reason you can't find these is because they are not actual U.S. coins -- they are privately ...
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| Lincoln Penny | 7/14/2007 |
Q: I came across a Lincoln penny that sort of stuck out in a bunch of them because it was of an odd ...
A: For a 1977 penny, the options are : 1) most likely, it's been silver plated -- no added value. 2) ...
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| Lincoln Penny | 7/14/2007 |
Q: I came across a Lincoln penny that sort of stuck out in a bunch of them because it was of an odd ...
A: It was probably me that answered Josh's question -- I seem to remember it. In the middle of 1982, ...
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| Identifying new silver coins | 7/13/2007 |
Q: I am not a collector-just a hobbyist, so my coin knowledge is very limited. I do have a lot of old ...
A: The "S" mintmark on the state quarters and bicentennial quarters signifies that the coin was minted ...
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| Washington Quarter | 7/12/2007 |
Q: I found you on the AllExperts coins online and have a question for you. I am currently stationed ...
A: Sorry Shawn but there has not been an authentic double-sided U.S. coin found in 40 years, and there ...
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| Susan B Anthony | 7/11/2007 |
Q: I recently seen a set of 1979 SBA, one from each mint (yellow envelope with coins in cellophane). I ...
A: Yours is the first I've heard of a wide rim in one of those sets, but not many people look for that. ...
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| 1861 US Half Dollar | 7/11/2007 |
Q: The reverse of my coin has been replaced by what looks like initials. Looks like "jHh". Someone took ...
A: You have what's known as a Love Token. Somebody altered the coin by engraving initials into it, ...
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| Kennedy half dollar print error? | 7/10/2007 |
Q: Dan My name is Jesper and I live in Sweden. My father in law is in posession of a 1964 Kennedy ...
A: It sounds like you have a normal coin. All U.S. coins are minted such that when you hold the coin ...
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| silver coins with no mint marks on them | 7/10/2007 |
Q: I have three silver coins that bear no mint mark:1964 silver Washington quarter, a 1946 dime, and a ...
A: 1964 is the last year for silver coins, and they minted a LOT of them that year, so the 1964 coins' ...
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| copper quarter | 7/9/2007 |
Q: I found a 1996 d quarter that seems to be all copper with no silver. Is this a mistake?
A: Assuming your coin came from the mint this way -- and was not chemically treated to remove the outer ...
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| 1901 silver dollar | 7/9/2007 |
Q: We have inherited a number of old coins including a 1901 silver dollar in good condition. Could you ...
A: While in the lower circulated grades, a 1901 dollar is worth about $20, but in the higher circulated ...
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| 1915 Pan-Pacific half dollar | 7/8/2007 |
Q: I have one in very nice shape with good toning. As you know, condition is everything with this ...
A: As far as I'm concerned, telling a 68 grade from a 67 or a 69 is prettymuch a crapshoot -- they all ...
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| US Commemerative Half Dollar Collection | 7/8/2007 |
Q: I have a commemorative colelction: 1982 Washington Silver Half Dollar, 1892-93 Columbian Exposition ...
A: Those are three of the most common commemorative half dollars made by the Mint. They were not ...
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| 1983 silver colored penny | 7/8/2007 |
Q: I found a 1983 silver colored penny at work the other day, and I was wondering if you could possibly ...
A: From looking at the ANA dealer directory, probably the closest dealer to you is in Charleston : ...
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| peace silver dollar 1924 error | 7/8/2007 |
Q: I inherited from my father a small insignificant silver dollar collection about 15 years ago. I got ...
A: Sounds like a "cud". This happens when the dies are used for too long and start to shatter. A ...
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| 1983 silver colored penny | 7/7/2007 |
Q: I found a 1983 silver colored penny at work the other day, and I was wondering if you could possibly ...
A: 1982 was the year the Mint changed the composition of pennies from mostly copper to mostly zinc with ...
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| double sided blank quarter (con). | 7/6/2007 |
Q: Back in 2004 you answered a question about blank quarters. Well I have found one and I was wondering ...
A: If your coin came out of a new mint roll, then you could tell by which state all the other coins ...
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| Five dollar presidential coin set | 7/6/2007 |
Q: I ordered the presidential five dollar coin set several years ago and I believe I have an up to date ...
A: Sorry Ron, but they're just another fly-by-night company that's gone now. Unfortunately, the ...
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| Need US Coin ID | 7/4/2007 |
Q: I have 2 American Silver Dollars, they have the Morgan Dollar "head" with "liberty" printed on ...
A: The first two "Morgan" coins are not actually dollars. They are privately minted silver rounds, ...
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| golden dime | 7/4/2007 |
Q: moore, i googled the phrase "golden dime" and came upon this webpage. a couple of weeks ago, i was ...
A: Most likely it's been gold plated. First hand inspection would be required. Check your phone book ...
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| 1883 Morgan Silver Dollar | 7/3/2007 |
Q: in going through my family's estate I took in an 1883 Morgan Silver Dollar. Its been somewhat ...
A: You should leave the coin uncleaned. You will likely destroy any collector value it has if you ...
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| painted double stamped eagle | 7/3/2007 |
Q: I have a 2000 painted eagle (silver). On the bach side,in the word silver it looks to have a doudle ...
A: Being that your coin has been painted, it has now become a novelty item. Most like likely the ...
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| 1896 silver dollars | 7/2/2007 |
Q: I had wrote Jim Bowker a question pertaining to the value of a 1896 silver dollar if sold in the ...
A: Determining the value of a silver dollar involves taking several factors into considereation : 1) ...
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| penny with lincoln & kennedy | 7/2/2007 |
Q: I have a 1973 penny that has a regular sized Lincoln on it and to the right of Lincolns face is a ...
A: You have what's known as a Lincoln Facing Kennedy novelty penny. These were manually made by ...
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| Mercury Dime with "W" | 6/27/2007 |
Q: I saw your response to the 1941 mercury dime with the "w" on the front. I didn't see the ...
A: The W you see on the front of your Mercury Dime is actually a combination of an A and a W -- the ...
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| 2006 nickels | 6/26/2007 |
Q: Two (or three) questions: 1. Why is the 2006 nickel so hard to find? Was it intentional in order to ...
A: Scott, 2006 nickel production was not low by any means. The only explanation I can offer is that ...
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| 1876 seated liberty dollar fake? | 6/26/2007 |
Q: Living in Australia we don't get a lot of exposure to US coins so I am a bit lost. Recently at ...
A: If it's dated 1876, it has to be a fake. There have been thousands of Chinese counterfeits showing ...
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| 1964 half dollar | 6/24/2007 |
Q: I have a two headed 1964 half dollar in mint condition. Can you tell me if any are listed in your ...
A: Sorry, but two-headed coins are not real. What you have is a privately manufactured novelty item, ...
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| Eisenhower dollars | 6/23/2007 |
Q: I have some Franklin dollars dated "1972", "1978", and "1776-1976". Can you tell me the silver ...
A: Sorry, but there is no silver in your coins. If you look at the edge of each coin, you will see the ...
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| identify and old coin | 6/22/2007 |
Q: I have a coin dated 1863. It is about the size of a penny and similar in color. On the same side ...
A: This is one of the more common, privately made, Patriotic Civil War Tokens. These were made to be ...
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| 1955 double cie obu lcddo-002 | 6/20/2007 |
Q: this is one of the errors i have found in an old estate collection of lincoln cents. i keep hoping ...
A: THe only thing that makes sense to me would be the marking : 1955 DOUBLE DIE OBV. DDO-002 In 1955, ...
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| 1887 silver dollar & the other coins I have listed. | 6/19/2007 |
Q: How much is a 1887 silver dollar worth? Not in the best condition but could be clened up.I also ...
A: In circulated condition, your 1887 Morgan Dollar is worth about $12.00 -- DON'T clean it or you will ...
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| Value of a coin | 6/18/2007 |
Q: I am trying to find out the value of a nickle that was printed with a head on both sides of the ...
A: It's impossible for a real coin to have dates that far seperated. The dies are destroyed as they ...
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| double sided 1988 quarter | 6/18/2007 |
Q: My father found a 1988 quarter with both sides as heads in Las Vegas and we were wondering if it's ...
A: You have a privately made novelty item, known as a magician's coin, made by altering two normal ...
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| 1974 aluminum half dollar | 6/15/2007 |
Q: Is there a known error for the 1974 kennedy half dollar using an aluminum planchet. It's weight is 8 ...
A: There has been found a 1973-S proof half on an aluminum token planchet, as well as a 1974 penny on ...
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| Bicentennial Quarter Flaw | 6/12/2007 |
Q: I recently ran across a Bicentennial quarter. The 1975,76 issue. On the reverse side above the ...
A: Missing letters are generally caused by a foreign substance (like machine grease) that gets into the ...
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| Mis-struck Penny | 6/11/2007 |
Q: I have a penny that was mis-struck, in that there is a blank space in a quarter-moon cresant shape ...
A: You have what's known as an off-center strike error. With the many millions of pennies minted each ...
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| 1969 Solid Bronze collection | 6/10/2007 |
Q: I bought this collection when I was in the 6th grade from friend. It is a state coin collection from ...
A: I don't know which private company made your set of bronze medals, but it's not from the U.S. Mint. ...
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| condition of coins | 6/10/2007 |
Q: how can i find out about the condition and grade of some coins i have. they are 1898 liberty silver ...
A: Values are as follows : 1898-O Morgan Dollar = $17.00 1907 Liberty Nickel = $2.50 1883 Nickel ...
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| old coins | 6/7/2007 |
Q: I was wondering the value of some old coins I have. Hopefully you can help me?? The first is a 1907 ...
A: None of your coins would be considered rare dates. Assuming they are in circulated condition, they ...
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| Could I have a rare nickle | 6/7/2007 |
Q: I found a nickle that I thin is rare it has a date of 1942 and on the flip side of the coin there ...
A: From 1942 to 1945 the Mint made the nickels partially out of silver, to save the other metals for ...
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| 2000 quarter | 6/6/2007 |
Q: I came across a 2000 MD. quarter minted in Phila.The face of the quarter only is silver and the back ...
A: I haven't heard of any private company altering coins like this. It's possible you have an ...
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| Roosevelt Dime Missing Date 199? | 6/6/2007 |
Q: I have a Roosevelt Dime that is in excellent shape. Solid unworn rim. It is missing the last number ...
A: Missing letters or numbers, like your coin, are generally caused by a foreign substance (like ...
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| Bicentennial quarter flaw? | 6/4/2007 |
Q: I have this Bicentennial Quarter with a spot or blob right behind Geroge Washignton's pony tail. I ...
A: If it's just to the right of the ribbon on the end of the ponytail, then it's probably the D ...
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| Wheat penny with number printed on back | 6/3/2007 |
Q: I have a 1953 lincoln penny with the number "1" or possibly "4" stamped on the back. The specific ...
A: Sorry but you just have an altered coin. Somebody with too much time on their hands stamped that ...
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| How to tell silver proof sets from other | 6/3/2007 |
Q: I have seen on eBay the advertising of unopened silver proof sets. How can I tell if these coins are ...
A: 1957 P.C. on the envelopes is the designation that the Mint put on the Proof Set envelopes from 1955 ...
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| Old Pennies | 6/2/2007 |
Q: My question is about old pennies. Which ones are worth holding on to? Is a 1972 penny considered ...
A: None of the pennies (other than varieties) really have any value until you get beck to the teens & ...
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| 2006 Nickel minting flaw | 6/1/2007 |
Q: Is there any value in a 2006 nickel ($.05) that, through the printing process, has printing on only ...
A: If you truly have a coin that has only been stamped on one side (due to another coin blank being in ...
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| New coins? | 5/30/2007 |
Q: I called in to NY Daily News ad for a new golg colored dollar coin. They were being sold in 50 coin ...
A: I assume you are referring to the new Presidential Dollars. Sorry to say it, but it sounds like you ...
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| Collecting Quarters from all 50 states | 5/27/2007 |
Q: I started collecting quarters for all of the 50 states, is it necessary that they all be from the ...
A: It makes no difference how you collect the coins -- I know people collecting all one mint, a mix of ...
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| Presidential dollar coins | 5/23/2007 |
Q: I purchased a $25 roll of John Adams $1 coins and 10 of them have messed up stamping on the edges ...
A: I've been hearing about alot of messed up edge lettering on these Adams dollars, so I have to ...
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| 2001 silver penny | 5/22/2007 |
Q: I have a 2001 US silver penny. It still has all of the details. I was wondering if it is worth ...
A: Today's pennies are made almost entirely of zinc, with a thin outer layer of copper. Sometimes they ...
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| 1946 penny | 5/22/2007 |
Q: While searching through some old wheat cents I found a 1946 with only the upper part of the 4 ...
A: Generally these missing or partial letters or numbers are caused by something like grease in the ...
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| Dollar Bill Misprint | 5/21/2007 |
Q: I have a misprinted dollar bill that has the following information on the front - serial number, ...
A: I believe your note is missing the second (of 3) print. Without seeing it, I would estimate value ...
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| misstrike | 5/21/2007 |
Q: I recently found a 2005 D nickle on which the head was half off of the coin and the word "liberty" ...
A: As part of the Lewis & Clark Westward Journey Commemorative Series, all the 2004-2006 nickels ...
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| Silver dollars | 5/20/2007 |
Q: I have an 1883, 1884, 1921, liberty head silver dollar with no mint marks underneath the wreath on ...
A: As with almost all coins minted before the 1980's, if your coin does not have a mintmark, that means ...
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| US COIN | 5/19/2007 |
Q: I have a us coin that is a penny on one and a dime on the other. Is this worth any money? I ...
A: To be a mule error, the whole coin must be all one metal -- all copper-nickel or silver like a dime ...
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| 1926/1946 penny | 5/18/2007 |
Q: I have a penny that looks like it has been stamped with the date 1946 and 1926. It looks like ther ...
A: There is no known mint die error related to this date or overdate, so it has to be caused by ...
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| 1863 Indian Head Penny | 5/18/2007 |
Q: I have an 1863 Indian Head One Cent piece that has 13 stars around the bust and no United States of ...
A: You have what's known as a Civil War Token -- a privately made coin used in place of regular coins ...
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| 1953 Franklin Half Dollar | 5/17/2007 |
Q: I have a 1953 Franklin Half Dollar with no mint letter that has been encased in a plastic coin ...
A: The lettering you see is actually JRS. These are the initials for the coin's designer, John R. ...
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| 1917 dime - fair condition - w mint | 5/17/2007 |
Q: I found a dime the other day that is in fair condition, and is a 1917, but I have never seen a W on ...
A: The W you are seeing is actually a combination of an "A" and a "W" -- the monogram of the coin's ...
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| 1938 filipinas five centavos coin | 5/16/2007 |
Q: A co-worker of mine found this coin in our parking lot. It is pretty worn, but we finally made out ...
A: This is one of millions of coins minted by the U.S. for the Philippines, when they were under the ...
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| are magician coins worth anything | 5/15/2007 |
Q: yeah i came into the possesion of a 1936 lincoln penny, but the reverse is the tails of a mercury ...
A: AllExperts does not give me your email address when you ask a question, so I cannot email you ...
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| 1776 coin | 5/14/2007 |
Q: I have a coin that my grandfather gave me about 20 years ago and I think it is a 1776 continental ...
A: You have a modern replica coin. The edge seam is evidence that the coin was made via a casting ...
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| 1956 penny | 5/11/2007 |
Q: We were going through my fathers coins and founs a 1956 penny that has the front printed on it and ...
A: Usually these "no-back" pennies are altered coins used in Magician coin tricks. It's supposed to ...
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| 2005-d Buffalo Nickel | 5/10/2007 |
Q: I received a 2005-d Buffalo Nickel with some other change at the store. The finish on the nickel ...
A: The metal in a nickel is all alloy -- not a mix of alloy over a copper core (like a quarter), so I ...
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| 1945 steel one cent, wheat back coin | 5/9/2007 |
Q: I found a 1945 one cent coin in my change and it appears to be silver in color and it's magnetic. I ...
A: You might need to check that date with a magnifier. Steel cents were only minted in 1943 -- none ...
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| world war coin & stamp collection | 5/8/2007 |
Q: I would like to know how and where I can get more information on a world war coin and stamp ...
A: Sounds to me like some kind of collection put together and sold by a private company -- in which ...
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| Double die | 5/6/2007 |
Q: My father-in-law just passed way and he has many coins that he marked double die on them... is it ...
A: Yes, it can be very worth while to check out these double dies -- they can be some very valuable ...
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| US Presidential Dollar Coins | 5/6/2007 |
Q: Dan - I purchased a mint roll of 25 coins from a local bank. Upon opening the roll I found all coins ...
A: Sorry, but the edge lettering as you describe is common. Over the course of the millions of coins ...
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| copper edged coin | 5/3/2007 |
Q: When putting some change into a vending machine, I was surprised that the machine kept rejecting one ...
A: There seems to be more and more of these popping up lately. What it is, is a damaged coin. ...
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| 1952 nickel | 4/30/2007 |
Q: I have a 1952 nickel that has an die that is off center. It doesn't have a mint on it. The die is ...
A: It sounds like you do indeed have an off-center strike error coin. The size of it looks a little ...
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| Kennedy coin | 4/28/2007 |
Q: I have a coin that has JFK & RFK pictured together on the the front. Each name in long form is ...
A: Technically, this is not actually a coin (it has no specific denomination and is not legal tender ...
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| 1989 silver penny | 4/27/2007 |
Q: The letter under the date is a D. It is the same size and thickness of a penny it is just silver in ...
A: The composition of pennies was changed in 1982. It used to be almost pure copper mixed with a small ...
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| coin value | 4/25/2007 |
Q: i have a 1792 d lincoln penny witch has a picture of someone else above the date. Can you let me ...
A: Sorry for the delay in my response -- I've been out of town. I assume you meant to type 1972 for ...
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| coin values | 4/25/2007 |
Q: I have inherited alot of coins and would appreciate if you would recommend a coin dealer appraiser ...
A: Sorry for the delay in my response, but I've been out of town. For grading coins, in the Red Book, ...
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| IA penny | 4/22/2007 |
Q: I have a penny with IA stamped in the top right corner of the front side(by Lincoln's nose). Is it ...
A: This is a novelty item that somebody made by stamping that IA (and possibly an Iowa state image?) ...
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| new Presidential gold dollars | 4/21/2007 |
Q: I purchased a couple rolls of the new dollars - one in particular seems to be really defective. For ...
A: The pics were too small to really see anything, but I would bet that the missing parts of the ...
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| mis printed coin? | 4/21/2007 |
Q: I recently came across a Maryland quarter...but it is gold...just like the silver ones, all the ...
A: This is very likely one of many state quarters that were gold plated by private companies. ...
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| Unusual 1997-D Quarter | 4/20/2007 |
Q: I came across an unusual 1997-D Quarter. It appears to be plated with a gold finish that is peeling ...
A: The gold plating will do nothing for the value, except maybe make it worth less, because it is now ...
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| unstamped quarter | 4/20/2007 |
Q: I found an unstamped coin in a roll of quarters several years ago. If I were to get it ...
A: These unstruck planchet error coins are generally only worth a few dollars -- certainly not enough ...
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| 1990 Penny | 4/20/2007 |
Q: I have a 1990 penny with the letters SD on it directly above the year. The SD is inside of a box ...
A: This is a novelty item that somebody made by stamping that state image into a normal penny. This is ...
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| Gold Kennedy Half Dollar With Small Lincoln Head | 4/18/2007 |
Q: I have received this as change from a local grocery store. This coin is gold with a small view of ...
A: You have a normal half dollar that somebody stamped with Lincoln's image and then gold plated. This ...
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| Susan B. Anthony Collection | 4/17/2007 |
Q: My wife recently inherited an incomplete set of Susan B. Anthony dollars. She had purchased them for ...
A: Sorry to say, but the collection has very little value -- not enough to worry about insuring it. ...
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| 2002 Indiana Quarter Misprint | 4/16/2007 |
Q: I have a 2002 Indiana Quarter that appears to be on aluminum. It does not show copper on the edges, ...
A: I've never hear of an aluminum quarter, but if it has an "S" mintmark it might be a silver coin. ...
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| Penny . Head on Front & Back | 4/15/2007 |
Q: Dan, My husband has found a 1976 Penny with two heads. one is on the front of the coin and ...
A: You have a manually altered novelty item, known as a Magician's Coin, made by altering two normal ...
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| 1855 San Francisco Wass 50 dollar | 4/15/2007 |
Q: I own a fifty dollar wass San Francisco gold coin. Year is 1855 and there are no scratches visible ...
A: Assuming it's genuine, it will be worth at least $20,000 -- perhaps much more if uncirculated. ...
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| 1983 Penny Lacking Copper Coat | 4/11/2007 |
Q: I am a student who is currently a cashier at Wal-Mart and I found a Steel Penny from 1983 and was ...
A: The composition of pennies was changed in 1982. It used to be almost pure copper mixed with a small ...
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| Misprinted 1982 Quarter | 4/11/2007 |
Q: I have a 1982 doubleheader quarter. And on one side of the quarter is a P on the other is a D. I ...
A: You have a manually altered novelty item, known as a Magician's Coin, made by altering two normal ...
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| i have a 1807 penny | 4/10/2007 |
Q: hi i have a 1807 penny van you tell me if i have somehting or not
A: Without seeing it, I cannot tell exactly how valuable your coin is, but I can give you an idea : If ...
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| Possible coin error | 4/10/2007 |
Q: Can a magician coin be seamed in the middle of the rim? I found a mercury dime and wheat cent with ...
A: Yes, this is the old way they used to make the magician's coins, before they were able to precisely ...
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| Various coins | 4/9/2007 |
Q: I have the following coins. Can you tell me what these coins are worth. Thank you. "a brilliant ...
A: Michael, Yes that picture really clears it up for me. Your penny was struck on a broken die -- one ...
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| Various coins | 4/9/2007 |
Q: I have the following coins. Can you tell me what these coins are worth. Thank you. "a brilliant ...
A: The dime is worth about $5.00 The nickel is worth about $20.00 if it does not have the word CENTS ...
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| silver half with eagle on both sides. | 4/8/2007 |
Q: Have a silver half dollar with an eagle stamped on both sides. Its the eagle that is on one side of ...
A: You have a manually altered novelty item, known as a Magician's Coin, made by altering two normal ...
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| 1934 Lincoln Penny | 4/7/2007 |
Q: I have a 1934 penny - but it appears to be made of zinc. Is this an error? What is this?
A: Without seeing it first-hand, there's no way for me to be sure, but my guess is that it has been ...
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| half dollar | 4/6/2007 |
Q: I have a 1950 Booker T. Washington half dollar. It appears to be in good condition, just needs ...
A: First of all, don't clean your coin -- any collector value it has will be lost if you clean it -- ...
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| Unminted Liberty Head, 1 troy ounce | 4/5/2007 |
Q: I have a liberty head one troy ounce that has no mint and with no year. It is the left profile of ...
A: What you have there is not actually a U.S. Mint coin, but rather a privately minted silver round, ...
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| state quarter & jefferson nickel | 4/5/2007 |
Q: i have a 2000p jefferson nickel thats missing the word five and the letters en in cent and on the ...
A: Most likely the missing details in your coins are caused by a foreign substance (like grease) that ...
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| new george washington gold coins | 4/4/2007 |
Q: i had a question for you about the new george washington/liberty gold coins. i have 4 unopened 25.00 ...
A: The odds of having double tail stamped coins is less than the odds of getting struck by lightning or ...
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| 1988 d dime on silver | 4/4/2007 |
Q: I found a bag of coins in a house i was renovateing , in the bag was one coin in a holder it is a ...
A: Either your coin has been chemically altered to remove the outer nickel layer (worthless), or it was ...
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| Two Headed Quarter. | 4/2/2007 |
Q: I found today a two headed quarter. i don't know if its real or not is there any way to tell other ...
A: That "dull" sound is one of the indicators that your coin has been altered. An unaltered coin will ...
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| Question about nickle | 3/31/2007 |
Q: I have 3 1943 nickles, they have a large P above moticello they are very odd colored. I have ...
A: Your nickels are a different color because they contain silver -- the large letter on the reverse ...
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| 20 dollar gold Piece | 3/30/2007 |
Q: I have an 1854 20 dollar gold piece with a women in the front that has Kellpog & Company written ...
A: Roger, You can find pictures & specs for the real thing here : ...
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| 1943 steel penny | 3/27/2007 |
Q: IS THE 1943 STELL PENNY WORTH ANY THING TODAY (YEAR OF 2007) ANSWER: Hi Luis, 1943 steel cents are ...
A: Luis, Franklin halves fronm 1957 to 1963 are considered common -- worth only silver value unless in ...
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| graded coin | 3/27/2007 |
Q: hi i am very new at this hobby i would appreciate your help can you tell me what D CAM means after ...
A: DCAM means DEEP CAMEO. It refers to the contrast between the frosted image and the mirrored field. ...
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| Two headed penny | 3/27/2007 |
Q: I manage a convenience store were one of the clerks found a two headed Denver mint 1959 penny. We ...
A: Michael, You have a privately manufactured novelty item known as a magician's coin, made by ...
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| 1943 steel penny | 3/26/2007 |
Q: IS THE 1943 STELL PENNY WORTH ANY THING TODAY (YEAR OF 2007)
A: 1943 steel cents are still legal tender -- you could still spend them as a penny. Collectible value ...
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| Double Struck coin | 3/26/2007 |
Q: I have a 1911 Liberty Nickel wherein the "V" on the reverse appears to have been double-struck. The ...
A: The doubling you see is almost definitely caused by deteriation of the die used to strike the coin. ...
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| US penny 1988 D with errors, I need some help please. | 3/26/2007 |
Q: I recently found a penny that i had for probably a few years now (i have no idea how i acquired it) ...
A: Interesting coin you have there. There are no known doubled die errors for that date, so the ...
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| I have a 1981 dollar bill | 3/26/2007 |
Q: I got a dollar bill from a customer a few months ago that is pretty neat. It is dated 1981 and on ...
A: Your description was pretty good :) What happened is, your dollar bill got creased at some time ...
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| Double Obverse Half Dollar--Headless | 3/22/2007 |
Q: I just purchased a bag of half dollars. One of the half dollars is stamped with the obverse on both ...
A: There is a 99.99999% chance that you have a privately manufactured novelty item known as a ...
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| 2004 Westward Journey Nickel Coin and Medal Set (4 Coin) | 3/21/2007 |
Q: Was wondering if you can help me. I bought a 2004 Westward Journey Nickel Coin and Medal Set, ...
A: Unfortunately, without the box, your set is not worth much -- it would be VERY difficult to get any ...
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| 1899 indian cent | 3/21/2007 |
Q: i have a u.s. indian cent from 1899 and was wondering the approximate value. it looks pretty crisp ...
A: The Brown, Red/Brown, and Red designations only apply to uncirculated coins. If your coin shows any ...
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| Beginning | 3/20/2007 |
Q: I just recently began gaining interest in collecting US coins. I was wondering if you have any ...
A: 3 three things : 1) get an overall book about U.S. coins (like the Red Book), look through it, and ...
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| old money | 3/19/2007 |
Q: I have a 100.00 dollar bill that is dated 1950. On the back It doesn't have the words In God We ...
A: The In God We Trust was not added to the bills until later -- and it had nothing to do with any ...
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| Apollo Penny | 3/18/2007 |
Q: my name is Kevin, I have a 1973 U.S. Penny with an interesting mark on the head side, to the right ...
A: Somebody altered a normal penny ... the Apollo stuff was stamped onto your coin by somebody, after ...
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| error coin | 3/17/2007 |
Q: Could you give me an idea if a 1876 trade dollar with a 45 degree rotation grade 25 to 30 is ...
A: A normal 1876 Trade Dollar in VF condition is worth about $125.00 The 45 degree rotation adds some ...
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| Half Dollar | 3/17/2007 |
Q: I have a 1971 half dollar but instead of a letter such as D, or P under the point of his neck - it ...
A: The only explanation I can offer is that somebody altered your coin after it left the mint, by ...
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| 1867 nickle | 3/13/2007 |
Q: What can you tell me about my nickle? It is like all other 1867 nickles (without rays)with one ...
A: Unfortunately, your coin has been manually altered at some time after it left the mint. That's why ...
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| 1973-s Kennedy 50 cent aluminum token | 3/13/2007 |
Q: My Co-worker doesn't have a computer and asked if I could do some research of this token. She is ...
A: First of all, have your friend get the coin weighed. If it is not significantly less the 11.34 ...
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| Coin values | 3/12/2007 |
Q: however should I just use them as $$s or are they worth at least something more and if so, how best ...
A: To be honest, you would be hard-pressed to find any dealer or collector that would give you any kind ...
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| Embossed 1975 penny | 3/11/2007 |
Q: I received a 1975 penny that has a liberty bell embossed to the left of Lincoln and an outline of ...
A: Sorry, but this is not a rare coin. Somebody took a normal penny and stamped the images on it. ...
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| 1984 D penny-steel? | 3/9/2007 |
Q: I found a coin that looks as if it's steel, but the date threw me. It's 1984 D. I tried looking it ...
A: In 1982, the composition of pennies was changed from almost all copper, to almost all zinc, with a ...
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| misprint nickel | 3/7/2007 |
Q: I have a nickel that is a misprint. There is no head on it, both sides are backs. It's a little worn ...
A: You have a privately manufactured novelty item known as a Magician's Coin. Somebody altered two ...
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| error? pennsylvania p | 3/5/2007 |
Q: i have a 99 pennsylvania p coin that has a silver edge. it dosent feel or sound silver. i have been ...
A: Most likely it is silver plated. There are several companies that have been plating these coins, ...
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| Silver Dollar | 3/4/2007 |
Q: I have a 1900 silver dollar inquiring on value . I do not know where mint marks are for value can ...
A: The mintmark on your coin would be located on the reverse, just above the "DO" in DOLLAR. There may ...
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| new $1coins | 3/2/2007 |
Q: I have a few of the new $1 George Washington coins, all but one of them has the edge wording right ...
A: Keith, I would have to believe that since the edge lettering is a seperate process from the ...
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| 2 headed quarter | 3/2/2007 |
Q: I know there are a lot of 2 headed quarters produced for magic tricks. My husband has a double ...
A: The only two ever certified as authentic were both two-tailed specimens, estimated to have been ...
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| 1889 silver dollar | 3/2/2007 |
Q: I was trying to find an approximate value for an 1889 Silver Dollar CC?
A: Michele, 1889-CC is one of the rarest dates there is for a Morgan Dollar. Its value will widely ...
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| new gold dollars | 3/1/2007 |
Q: Probley a stupid question but! the new dollar coin without edge lettering. How rare do you think it ...
A: Looks like the eBay sellers are getting STUPID money for this mint production (stamping) error. I ...
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| 1969 copper washington quarter | 2/26/2007 |
Q: I found a 1969 copper Washington quarter and was wondering if it might be worth anything?
A: If it's copper colored, it most likely has been chemically altered to remove the outer ...
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| Wierd '62 Nickel | 2/26/2007 |
Q: Why wouldn't it have a mintmark and is it just made of the same material as a regular nickel, just ...
A: Prior to 1968 all proof coins were minted in Philadelphia, hence no mintmark. In 1968 proof coin ...
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| old silver coin | 2/25/2007 |
Q: 1.VICTORIA SILVER COIN IN FRONT WOMAN BACKWARD A KNIGHT ON THE HORSE WITH SWORD(1898) 2.REPUBLICA ...
A: Brian, Sorry but it looks like the only things I can help you with is the 1897 Morgan Dollar (worth ...
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| 2003 Roosevelt dime, weak "3", "I", "W" | 2/24/2007 |
Q: I have a 2003 Roosevelt dime with a weak 3, I, W that seem to fade away when turned at different ...
A: Brenda, This mint error is caused by a foreign substance in the die -- like machine grease -- that ...
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| penny | 2/23/2007 |
Q: Husband found a silver penny with date of 1907. Has Miss Liberty on back surrounded by 13 stars. ...
A: You have in fact found a Liberty Head Nickel. The "V" is the Roman numeral "5" -- hence 5 Cents. ...
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| U.S. Cent Collecting | 2/23/2007 |
Q: I have been collecting coins for many many years. I am looking for a complete set of U.S. Lincoln ...
A: If you had asked me 2 months ago, I had a complete set. However, I have since sold most of the ...
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| Wierd '62 Nickel | 2/23/2007 |
Q: I have a 1962 nickel and I think that it is different. It does not have a mintmark. The letters and ...
A: It sounds to me that you have found a proof nickel. These were specially made for collectors, with ...
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| 1850 US Large Cent | 2/20/2007 |
Q: I need to know if this coin is real(My dad got it from someone). What is the approximate grade and ...
A: clear images. You have a U.S. Braided Hair Large Cent. It will grade FINE and is worth about ...
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| Coin Grading Serivces | 2/14/2007 |
Q: I have a couple questions regarding grading. I realize there are the big 3 NGC, PCGS and ANACS. Do ...
A: I would feel totally safe about sending your coins to the big three services -- they would not risk ...
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| coin question | 2/14/2007 |
Q: I have a 1949 wheat penny that appears to have some errors. In the 1949 one is only a dot at the ...
A: This error generally is caused by a foreign substance (like machine grease) in the coin die, ...
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| Coin collecting | 2/13/2007 |
Q: I have collected coins through the years and I want to start collecting more coins. I have been ...
A: Buying on eBay is alright -- you can find stuff there that you can't get any other way. You just ...
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| 1984 silver penny | 2/13/2007 |
Q: What if it weighs more than 2.5 grams? And where would i need to go to weigh this coin?
A: If it weighs more than 2.5 grams then most likely it has been plated with silver, nickel, or zinc. ...
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| gold dime | 2/8/2007 |
Q: My father has a 1974 U.S. dime that appears to be made of gold. Was this dime ever minted? It has a ...
A: Sorry but there were no gold dimes ever minted. Most likely the coin has been gold plated -- ...
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| MIsprint Quarter | 2/7/2007 |
Q: We have an Americn Quarter that is dated 198 and no ending date, would you know any thing about this ...
A: This kind of error is usually caused by excess grease in the die that prevents the metal from ...
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| Indian head coin | 2/5/2007 |
Q: I have an Indian head penny that looks like it has the date 1875 on it. It is very worn but the date ...
A: Shannon, The best place to get your coins appraised is at a coin show, where you can have two or ...
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| toning copper coins | 2/4/2007 |
Q: I have a few copper coins that have been harshly (not by me) cleaned. How can I tone them back to a ...
A: There is a substance called Deller's Darkener that is supposed to restore the aged look to copper ...
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| 2005 nickel | 2/3/2007 |
Q: This nickel face is dark, but readable. The backside looks like it was not pressed hard enough. It ...
A: Because of the dark face, I would suspect your coin has been chemically altered, causing the erosion ...
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| Flying eagle penny | 2/3/2007 |
Q: I have been collecting coins since I was 8 years old. I recently bought a microscope to better ...
A: There is a doubled date variety listed in my Breen's Encyclopedia as very rare. The picture shows a ...
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| 1951 penny | 2/1/2007 |
Q: i have a 1951 wheat "one cent" penny and it doesn't have a D or S underneath the year 1951. is it ...
A: No letter under the date means the coin was made at the main mint in Philadelphia -- usually the ...
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| Morgan Dollar | 2/1/2007 |
Q: I have a coin that looks like a Morgan Silver Dollar it does not have a date, it has stars ...
A: You have a privately minted silver round -- not made by the U.S. Mint. It was made for the buying ...
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| Silver and copper penny | 1/30/2007 |
Q: I just found a penny that appears to be silver and copper. Is this possible? It a is very clean ...
A: It sounds like somebody plated your penny, then it got back into circulation and wore the silver off ...
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| 1888 & 1922 Silver Dollar | 1/27/2007 |
Q: What are the values of these? The 1888 coin has no mint mark and appears to be in good condition. ...
A: The 1888 Morgan dollar is considered a common date. In the condition you describe, it's worth about ...
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| Rare Coin? | 1/25/2007 |
Q: I have a 1974 Lincoln penny that has a second President's image, which is about 1/3 the size of ...
A: You have what's known as a "Lincoln / Kennedy Penny". This is a novelty item, made by taking a ...
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| Miss-stamped 1971 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: Errors like this are generally caused by a foreign substance (like machine grease) getting into the ...
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| state quarter | 1/17/2007 |
Q: I HAVE A MISSTAMPED MA. STATE QUARTER.ONLY THE CENTER OF THE COIN SHOWS PART OF THE STAMPING,ABOUT A ...
A: It sounds like you might possibly have a test strike coin -- one that was struck to test the ...
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| 1941 nickel | 1/13/2007 |
Q: I have some old nickles from 1940 to 1946. I have this one nickel 1941 and I can not find what mint ...
A: Only the silver War nickels -- from 1942 to 1945 -- will have the letter above Monticello. Anything ...
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| coin value | 1/12/2007 |
Q: My dad recently gave a set of coins that are bought over the years and have sentimental value to ...
A: PCGS is the name of a highly respected grading service. SGS is the name of an off-brand coin grading ...
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| 1931 Quarter | 1/11/2007 |
Q: I am starting a to add Standing liberty's to my coin collection and noticed that they are made ...
A: At least partially due to the depression at that time, there were no quarters minted in 1931. 1931 ...
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| Kennedy Half-Dollar error | 1/8/2007 |
Q: I have a Kennedy Half-Dollar that has an error. On the top of the coin where it is suppose to say ...
A: Without seeing the coin first hand, I cannot say absolutely for sure, but generally speaking, ...
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| silver dollars | 1/7/2007 |
Q: I have 3 uncirculated New Orleans silver dollars years 1883, 1884,1885 (one each) what are they ...
A: The Morgan dollars you list are not considered rare dates. In uncirculated condition, they are ...
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| 2006 South Dakota Quarter | 1/7/2007 |
Q: I asked this question on two other sites and haven't had a response. So I decided to try you. I ...
A: You could have either an altered coin with no value, or you could have a rare and valuable ...
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| Old Money found in a bank handed down | 1/7/2007 |
Q: I have some money I found while going through an old bank that was handed down to me. I have a 1934 ...
A: The $10 bill is worth $11 at most. The $1 bill is worth $2 There were no dollar coins minted in ...
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| rare coin | 1/6/2007 |
Q: I also have a 1828 or 1928 nickel it a little hard to read the numbers are a little faded it has an ...
A: The nickel would be from 1928 -- known as a buffalo nickel -- value in the conditiion you describe = ...
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| 1941 Lincoln Penny size of a dime | 1/6/2007 |
Q: DAN: I have a 1941 Lincoln Penny that is the size of a dime, circumference and thickness. A ...
A: It sounds like it was struck on a foreign planchet (the mint struck coins for other countries for a ...
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| 1865 indian penny | 1/6/2007 |
Q: I am not sure if this penny is worth anything! I have a 1865 Indian penny with an "S" stamped in ...
A: Unfortunately, the "S" had to have been added at some time after the coin left the mint. As such, ...
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| 1923 1/2 DIME 1/2 PENNY | 1/5/2007 |
Q: I have a 1923 Liberty dime that has a wheat penny back. Is this worth anything? Thanks.
A: You have a manufactured novelty item known as a Magician's Coin, made by altering two normal coins ...
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| double struck quarter | 1/5/2007 |
Q: My husband recently came across a quarter that has the eagle imprint on both sides. The eagle's head ...
A: You have one type of novelty item known as a magician's coin, made by altering two normal coins and ...
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| Mercury Dime, Wheatback penny hybrid | 1/5/2007 |
Q: I was hoping you could shed some light on a weird coin I came across. What it is, is a mercury dime ...
A: Shaine, You have one type of novelty item known as a magician's coin, made by altering two normal ...
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| 1898 penny | 1/4/2007 |
Q: I have 1 1898 penny in a plastic small cardboard matting around it. I looks like it has not been ...
A: 1898 is not considered a rare date for Indian Head cents. In average condition, it's worth about a ...
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| Misstamped Quarter | 1/4/2007 |
Q: A friend of mine has found a quarter which both sides are stamped with Washington's head. One side ...
A: Since the mint destroys the coin dies almost immediately after use, it's impossible for a coin to ...
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| indian head penny | 1/4/2007 |
Q: i have a Indian head penny dated 1905. on the back it has the leafs one cent and a shield. you can ...
A: If you follow the ribbon that LIBERTY is on, down and around to the neck, that is where the 4 ...
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| Misprint 1994 quarter | 1/4/2007 |
Q: In Regards to my previous question do you believe if i held on to it for a while its worth would ...
A: Being that there are a limited number of error coin collectors, and it's doubtful that the number of ...
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| 2006 possible misprint | 1/3/2007 |
Q: I have a 2006 penny which looks like it has been misstriked. The whole mounting of Abraham Lincoln ...
A: Off-center strike errors happen on a regular basis, and to different degrees of being off-center. ...
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| 1910 Filipinas Peso | 1/2/2007 |
Q: Front says "United States of America" with eagle on top of shield. Back has standing young lady ...
A: You have one of the coins minted by the U.S. Mint, for the Philippines, back when it was under the ...
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| Roosevelt Dime | 1/2/2007 |
Q: Dan, I have a 1984 denver mint roosevelt dime that is smooth edged and copper. Is this a rare coin?
A: However, I would need to see the coin first hand to determine exactly what you have. It could be a ...
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| penny stamped on both sides | 1/1/2007 |
Q: I have a 1983 penny that on the heads side there is a clear shadow of the tails side, and on the ...
A: You would need to get it certified, but if you truly have a flip-over double strike error, it will ...
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| Bicentenial Quarters | 1/1/2007 |
Q: I have been on my husbands back for a long time about his collection of about 1,000 bicentennial ...
A: If the coins came from circulation -- like he collected them from his change -- then they will not ...
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| 1943 Steel Penny Missing 4 in date | 1/1/2007 |
Q: I have a 1943 steel penny which I know is not worth much by itself, but this penny is missing the 4 ...
A: Your coin's missing digit is usually caused by a foreign substance in the die (like machine grease) ...
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| two headed quarter | 12/31/2006 |
Q: I found a two headed quarter with two different dates. One side is 1997 and the other 1995 both ...
A: It's definitely a Magician's Coin. The Mint destroys the coin dies immediately after use, so it's ...
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| $20 Ultra high Relief pattern, MCMVII | 12/30/2006 |
Q: I would like to ask you how do I know the real value of a coin. My Dad collects coins and by reading ...
A: I don't know where you're located, but you should be able to find a local ANA listed dealer here : ...
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| 1896 Morgan Dollar | 12/30/2006 |
Q: I recently received an 1896 Morgan Dollar - Philadelphia Mint from my grandfather's belongings. I ...
A: Due to the commonness of the date, I wouldn't recommend spending any money on pursuing whether you ...
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| Two head nickle | 12/30/2006 |
Q: I found a two headed 2004 Denver nickle as I was sorting the new nickles today. Both sides have the ...
A: You have a manufactured novelty item known as a Magician's Coin, made by altering two normal coins ...
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| Is this 1925 real? | 12/30/2006 |
Q: I recently purchased a roll of "unsearched" wheat pennies off of Ebay. Within the roll I found a ...
A: The coin does appear to be real. However, it also appears to have been harshly cleaned -- to the ...
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| value of silver proof sets | 12/29/2006 |
Q: I have four United States Mint silver proof sets from years 2003-2006 with a set of five silver ...
A: The current values you could expect to get from a dealer are : 2003 -- $20 2004 -- $25 2005 -- $28 ...
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| the liberty collection | 12/29/2006 |
Q: i came across a framed set of stamps and pennys, i believe titled the liberty collection, there was ...
A: I have seen sets like this before. The state designs on the pennies were added to the coins after ...
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| misstamped penny | 12/28/2006 |
Q: i have a penny that is stamped on one side the side without the head so it doesn't give a date. ...
A: If your coin is the normal shape, then it has been altered after it left the mint and has no ...
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| 1978 dime | 12/27/2006 |
Q: My daughter found a 1978 dime with only one side printed. It appears to have a layer missing. She ...
A: Your dime has gone through a machining process to remove the back side, for use in a magician's ...
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| Eisenhower dollars | 12/27/2006 |
Q: I have several hundred Eisenhower dollars. My research showed me that approx 250 million Eisenhower ...
A: All of the Eisenhower dollars have been released to the public. However, there may be some that ...
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| Old US coins | 12/26/2006 |
Q: Dan: I have the following coins and live in the Danver, MA area and am looking to sell them. Any ...
A: Assuming average condition, you can expect to get the following values for your coins : Silver ...
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| misprinted penny | 12/25/2006 |
Q: What is the value of a penny misprinted in a manner that the bottom half of the coin shows what ...
A: Off-Center Strike Errors for Lincoln Cents are actually more common than you might think. With the ...
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| confederate restrike half dollar | 12/21/2006 |
Q: German Silver pattern of 1861 with proof surface. The front has The Confederate States of America ...
A: Sounds like a modern restrike. The front side you descibe was never on a confederate half dollar, ...
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| 1934 $100 Bills | 12/20/2006 |
Q: I have 4 1934 $100 dollar bills New York, San Francisco, Chicago, and St. Louis. Three of them are ...
A: 1934 $100 bills have very little added value, even if only very lightly circulated. There are ...
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| 1937 D buffalo nickel | 12/20/2006 |
Q: How can a novice (like me) spot a fake 3 legged nickel?
A: John, The best thing I can recommend for you is to get a copy of "The Official Guide to Coin ...
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| double headed quarter | 12/16/2006 |
Q: Im hoping you can help me out here. Im sure you have been asked alot about the double headed ...
A: 3 things you can check : 1) weight -- it should weigh 5.67 grams -- if more than 1 - 2 hundredths ...
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| 1973 Misprinted Dime (D) | 12/14/2006 |
Q: I was sorting through my change putting them into a change machine,and discovered a dime with the ...
A: and for the pictures. Your coin has definitely been altered at some time after it left the mint. ...
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| Half Dollars | 12/11/2006 |
Q: I found 8 half dollar coin while working at a bank. They (3)three from 1967 (3) three from 1968 and ...
A: These half dollars are made of 40% silver -- currently worth about $1.50 each. All half dollars ...
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| Mint Sets for 1982 & 1983 | 12/10/2006 |
Q: I understand that the mint did not issue regular mint sets(10 coin, 5 for each mint branch)for ...
A: The branch mint souvenir sets have been sold for many years other than 1982 & 1983 -- these are ...
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| coins | 12/9/2006 |
Q: I have a lot of 1941 penny's and 1 1942 penny and 2 1943 penny's, could you please tell me what ...
A: J. During WWII the Mint really ramped up coin production -- making these common dates. In ...
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| 1898 libert y head (Barber) quarter | 12/6/2006 |
Q: I would like to know the estimated value of this coin
A: In well worn condition, it's worth $2.00 for the silver it contains. If all the letters & numbers ...
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| 1995 steel? penny | 12/4/2006 |
Q: I found a 1995 steel penny - at least it appears to be steel. It is lighter than a regular penny. ...
A: I don't have a definite answer for you, only that since 1983 all pennies are made of zinc with a ...
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| Penny | 12/4/2006 |
Q: I have a penny dated 1897. It has an Indian head on the front, one cent and leaf design on back. A ...
A: 1897 is not considered a rare date for Indian Head Cents. In average condition, it's worth about ...
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| Misprinted Coin | 12/1/2006 |
Q: My boyfriend has a misprinted quarter. He believes it is from 1996, but the only numbers are 199. ...
A: The missing number in the date could be caused by many things -- first-hand examination would be ...
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| silverish 1986 statue of liberty penny! | 12/1/2006 |
Q: One day I was going through some pennies, looking for old and error pennies and I came across a ...
A: You have a privately made novelty item, which is why you cannot find any info about it. Somebody ...
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| 3 cent nickel | 11/30/2006 |
Q: I have an 1869 3 cent nickel, liberty head one side/roman numeral III on the other side. It has ...
A: If the 8 is stamped or engraved INTO the surface of the coin, it has definitely been altered after ...
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| 2004 Texas Quarter Question | 11/28/2006 |
Q: I have located a 2004 Texas State quarter which is coopper colored on the state side. I am ...
A: You have what is known as an unfinished planchet error -- a very popular error among state quarter ...
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| wheat penny | 11/27/2006 |
Q: I have (two 1944),(one 1945), (one 1946) wheat penny what would the value be of these coins?
A: The WWII period marked a major increase in the number of coins that the U.S. Mint produced. Just ...
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| 1881 Morgan Dollar | 11/26/2006 |
Q: I'm not a collector, but I have some coins given to me from my mother. Most of the coins are ...
A: Both your coins are made of silver. 1881 is a relatively common date for Morgan dollars and in ...
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| coin | 11/25/2006 |
Q: yes,dan i also have a coin that says one centavo at the top and filipinas at the bottom also has a ...
A: In 1930, the Philippines was under the sovereignty of the U.S. Up until 1945 all Philippine coinage ...
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| Filipinas coins | 11/20/2006 |
Q: Grandson and I discovered a 1908 one peso and a 1944 fifty centavos Filipinas coins, used condition. ...
A: The 1908 One Peso is worth about $5.00 The 1944 50 Centavos is worth about $1.00 Cleaning is not ...
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| 2 Headed Silver fifty cent piece | 11/18/2006 |
Q: Have recently acquired a 2 headed silver 50 cent piece dated 1964. How do I determine if this is an ...
A: First, if you have a normal 1964 half, drop both the normal one and the 2-headed one on a hard ...
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| 1870 Liberty Head 3 cent nickle | 11/18/2006 |
Q: Hi i am new to collecting and am trying to figue out the value of this coin my grandfather gave me ...
A: 1870 is not a rare date for 3-cent nickels. In well-worn condition, it's worth about $10-$12 If ...
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| quarter with out silver | 11/17/2006 |
Q: I found a 1997 Daleware quarter that has no silver on it. It looks like a large penny. Is this a ...
A: Your coin could either have been made that way (worth $100+) or it could have been altered -- like ...
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| different kind of penny | 11/15/2006 |
Q: i have a 1975-D lincoln penny and on the obverse of the coin right above the date there is an ...
A: You have one of a set of 50 privately made (altered) pennies. Some company took a roll of pennies, ...
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| Confederate coins. | 11/14/2006 |
Q: Where can I find information on the history of and value of confederate coins? -----Answer----- Hi ...
A: The only coins struck for the Confederacy were done at the New Orleans Mint -- the only mint they ...
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| Steel Cents | 11/12/2006 |
Q: I have three steel cents 1943 p d s All in MS Cond. All three Have some type of doubling. With the p ...
A: First you have to determine what kind of doubling your coins have. Check out the following web page ...
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| 1944 nickel | 11/11/2006 |
Q: I recently found this coin (1944 nickel) in some change I received. I was just curious about it and ...
A: The U.S. minted the coins for the Phillipines at that time -- they were considered a commonwealth of ...
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| Confederate coins. | 11/10/2006 |
Q: Where can I find information on the history of and value of confederate coins?
A: Pictures and information about the Confederate half & cent (the only coins struck) can be found on ...
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| 1999 silver proof | 11/9/2006 |
Q: Why is the 1999 silver U.S. proof set valued at over $400?
A: I don't have a specific reason for why the 1999 silver set is valued so high. The only thing I can ...
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| Value of coin | 11/5/2006 |
Q: what is the value of a 1906 penny?
A: 1906 is not a rare date for Indian Head Cents. In usual circulated condition it's worth about a ...
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| 1839 Large Cent | 11/2/2006 |
Q: This is an 1839 Coronet Large Cent. This coin has a nice light brown color. When I bought this coin ...
A: The noted attributes of a Silly Head are the protruding forehead curl combined with a line under the ...
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| Misprint Penny | 10/30/2006 |
Q: I found a 1982 penny in excellent condition. On the back side of the penny though, it is extremely ...
A: I've been hearing about a lot of these no-back coins lately. If it were an odd shape, I would say ...
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| pocket change | 10/28/2006 |
Q: ever since i was a young boy and found a wheat penny I've always collected coins some are probably ...
A: Look for the following silver coins : Nickels 1942-1945 Dimes 1964 & older Quarters 1964 & older ...
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| value of authentic coin | 10/28/2006 |
Q: I have a moffat-humbert 1851 50 coin- on it is 800 thous written on - augustus humbert united ...
A: Most likely this is one of the many thousands of copies that exist out there -- especially if it ...
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| Value of my penny | 10/25/2006 |
Q: I have a penny here from 1979. I've read elsewhere that there is no mint mark for Philidelphia ...
A: That state outline and PA were added to the coin after it left the Mint -- somebody stamped it onto ...
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| Wheat Penney | 10/25/2006 |
Q: I was handed back some change recently and noticed one of the pennies had a wheat design on the ...
A: That wheat penny is worth about 3 cents. As for cleaning coins, it is not recommended. If you are ...
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| Penny Blank? | 10/24/2006 |
Q: Recently i stumbled across a coin which sparked my interest. In a normal roll of pennies i found ...
A: Unstruck penny blanks are actually a pretty common error. The blanks get caught in the corners of ...
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| Misprinted wheat penny | 10/22/2006 |
Q: Greetings Dan, I'm not sure what I have, I'm hoping you can help. Local coin dealers here in my ...
A: Sounds like you could have a rare & valuable die adjustment strike coin. These occur when the die ...
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| My Silver Olympic Coins | 10/20/2006 |
Q: I am not satisfied with my two-coin set's current value of about $80. Last time I brought it with ...
A: I don't know about Malaysian conversion rates, but the current Coin Dealer Newsletter lists the ...
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| estate coins found | 10/16/2006 |
Q: While going through estate items, we found some collected coins. Most of them are after 1965, like ...
A: Any U.S. dimes, quarters, or half dollars that are dated 1964 or older are made of silver and have a ...
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| rare "moon" coin worth? | 10/16/2006 |
Q: I have a small coin, made of silver, in a small soft-plastic case. It has a date of august 28,1971. ...
A: This is a novelty item, minted and sold by The Franklin Mint (a private company) as a collectible ...
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| Bicentennial Mint Set | 10/15/2006 |
Q: Greetings Dan, I recently bought a US Bicentennial Mint Set. When it arrived i noticed that the "D" ...
A: There is something not right about your mint set. If the outer envelope says 1976, then all the ...
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| 1909 lincoln penny | 10/14/2006 |
Q: I recently found a 1909 lincoln penny. I am aware of mint marks, but this one has none. However, ...
A: Assuming the "1" is stamped "into" the coin's surface, as opposed to being raised "out of" the ...
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| error coins | 10/13/2006 |
Q: i have a question about some error coins and what kind of errors they are and what they would be ...
A: The quarter with the doubling in the 2 looks like a strike double -- no added value. This kind of ...
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| Faceless or Headless Penny | 10/12/2006 |
Q: We found a penny that is obviously a misstrike, has a lip around the edge and is missing a face ...
A: You have either a die cap error (possibly worth thousands of dollars), or one of the altered pieces ...
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| silver coin | 10/12/2006 |
Q: I have a silver coin with the head like a mercury dime. above the head it says LIBERTY. By the neck ...
A: You have a privately minted silver round, an artistic bullion piece made to facilitate the sale of ...
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| Two Tailed Bi-Centennial Quarter | 10/11/2006 |
Q: I have a quarter that has tails on both sides it is the Drummer of the Bi centennial Quarter. How ...
A: The odds are a million to one that this is a novelty coin. There are a couple things you can check ...
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| 2 dollar bill | 10/10/2006 |
Q: its in very good condition, its crisp, the serial number is j01854388a it has a stamp on it theres a ...
A: I assume you are looking for a value. If your note just had the stamp and cancellation mark, I can ...
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| UNCIRCULATED 14 COIN EISENHOWER DOLLAR SET | 10/9/2006 |
Q: I AM TRYING TO GET AN IDEA OF THE VALUE OF THIS SET GIVEN TO ME BY AN AUNT SEVERAL YEARS AGO. ...
A: Assuming you have 2 coins from each year 1971-1978 (except 1975), one each from Philadelphia (no ...
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| my coin values | 10/8/2006 |
Q: I have a one dollar silver coin 1921 (front: A lady facing left with the words E.Plurbui.unum on the ...
A: 1921 is the most common date there is for Morgan Dollars. In circulated condition, you could sell ...
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| US coins | 10/7/2006 |
Q: I just found some US coins and was wondering if they are worth more than they read. I found 1 $1 ...
A: Unfortunately, all the coins you listed have no added value in circulated condition. There were ...
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| error quarter | 10/7/2006 |
Q: I have a 1996 two headed quarter with a P on one side and a D on the other, do you know its worth? ...
A: You have a privately manufactured novelty item known as a Magician's Coin, made by altering two ...
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| 1999 silver proof sets | 10/7/2006 |
Q: Dan... any idea how many complete 1999 silver proof sets there are out there, and how they will ...
A: There were originally 800,000 of the silver sets made. I would estimate there are at least 500,000 ...
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| Bicentennial coin | 10/6/2006 |
Q: I have not been able to identify or value this coin: On one side it has Washington and Nixon with ...
A: Technically this is not a coin -- it is a privately minted silver round -- an artistic bullion ...
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| misprinted nickel | 10/5/2006 |
Q: yes sir, this nickel looks like it was moved during the compression or print. kind of smooth surfce ...
A: Sounds like possibly struck through cloth. This would make the whole impression weak or blurry. I ...
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| misprinted nickel | 10/5/2006 |
Q: I have a 2001 misprinted nickel. what do i do with something like this , and is it worth anything?
A: There are lots of ways a coin can be "misprinted", so to be able to estimate a value, I would need ...
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| Proof Sets | 10/4/2006 |
Q: My Father passed away 5 years ago and I inherited his coin collection. This is the first time I am ...
A: The WWII set was put together by a private company. All the coins in it are pretty common. ...
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| proof sets | 10/3/2006 |
Q: I have some proof sets from 1970, 1974, 1975,1976 and some proof dollars that have eisenhower on ...
A: You can see estimated retail values for your proof sets and uncirculated sets here : ...
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| 1921 proof | 10/3/2006 |
Q: how can i tell if my 1921p morgan is a proof
A: First of all, it must have a mirrored finish to the fields. Then there are die characteristics that ...
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| cooper pennies | 10/2/2006 |
Q: I would like to know the value of a 1943 cooper pennie, I also have 1943 half cooper half steel. I ...
A: Genuine 1943 copper cents sell for about $50,000 -- however, certification by PCGS, NGC or ANACS is ...
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| a 1991 quarter | 10/1/2006 |
Q: i have a quater 1991 with 2 heads
A: You have a privately manufactured novelty item, known as a Magician's Coin, made by altering two ...
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| Eisenhower silver dollars; wheat pennies; bicentennial quarters | 9/27/2006 |
Q: I have not been a coin collector. My Uncle recently passed away and I found some coins mainly: ...
A: Sounds like your typical novelty hoard. Assuming the coins are in circulated condition ... The ...
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| error quarter | 9/26/2006 |
Q: Dan, Thanks for taking time to try and help me. I have sent photos of this coin for you to see. It ...
A: This is known as a missing partial clad layer error. The strip that the coin blanks got cut out of ...
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| roosevelt dime | 9/26/2006 |
Q: I found a dime that only shows 200 as the date. it is missing the last number. it is a Denver mint ...
A: This is not an extremely rare error. What has happened is that a foreign substance (like machine ...
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| ARe these coins valuable? | 9/25/2006 |
Q: I have some coins that my grandfather gave me. Can you tell me if any of these coins valuable? ...
A: The value of your coins wil depend on their condition. Without knowing this, I can only give you ...
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| One-sided nickle | 9/24/2006 |
Q: I have a 2003-D nickle that has only been stamped on one side?
A: If your coin is lighter, thinner, and/or slightly smaller in diameter than another nickel, then you ...
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| state quarters | 9/24/2006 |
Q: I have a collection of us state quarters. Could you give me an idea of their current values? They ...
A: Unfortunately, if all your coins are in circulated condition, they have no added value. There are ...
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| $20 gold coin and a few others... | 9/24/2006 |
Q: i have a 1908 $20 dollar gold coin that is in excellent condition that my dad gave me a short while ...
A: Your 1908 $20 gold piece contains almost an ounce of gold, making it worth almost $600 just for the ...
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| 1877 morgan half | 9/24/2006 |
Q: i was at a antique shop the other day and i asked the owner if he had any coins and he took out a ...
A: There are several different designs of 1877 half dollar pattern coins with the same obverse design ...
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| 1984 penny it appears to be silver | 9/24/2006 |
Q: I've tried looking up this penny for a while and can not find anything on it. ever seen one ?
A: All pennies from 1983 on are made almost entirely of zinc, with a thin outer copper layer. ...
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| double sided quarter | 9/23/2006 |
Q: I have a double sided quarter, everything we look at seems to point to it being real, we have ...
A: I would bet the farm that it is NOT real. These Magician's coins are made by hollowing out the back ...
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| nickle | 9/22/2006 |
Q: Is there any rare value to a nickle that was misprinted? Half the face is on half of the nickle. ...
A: If it's a 2005 nickel, that's the normal design. See the info & pictures here : ...
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| peace silver dollar 1923 | 9/21/2006 |
Q: I read a little about 1923 peace dollar, but cannot find out what letter D below O means. I know ...
A: The "D" refers to the Denver Mint. Other possibilities for a 1923 Peace Dollar are an "S" (for San ...
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| wheat pennies | 9/20/2006 |
Q: we have several wheat pennies was wondering if they are worth more than one cent
A: Generally speaking, you can sell common date circulated wheat pennies to just about any coin dealer ...
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| Kennedy Half dollars | 9/18/2006 |
Q: I have a number of Kennedy half dollars. Eight are dated 1964 which I understand is the last year ...
A: The 1964 halves are 90% silver and are currently worth $3.25 to $3.50 apiece. The 1965 - 1969 ...
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| Is there any silver in nickles? | 9/18/2006 |
Q: Aunt gave me her huge nickle collection which she claimed has some silver content before a date. ...
A: The only nickels that have any silver in them are from the WWII period from 1942 to 1945. These ...
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| A LINCLON SHOT APRIL 14 1865 COIN | 9/16/2006 |
Q: I have an old worn coin size of a half dollar that has a seated lady on the front and an eagle on ...
A: Sounds to me like somebody took a normal Seated Liberty half dollar coin and tried to make their own ...
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| Lincoln cent edge | 9/15/2006 |
Q: found this 1961D cent today. The edge is very pronounced, much wider than the rest of the coin and ...
A: Somebody has altered this coin after it left the mint. They used some kind of machine to first ...
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| Silver clad dollars | 9/15/2006 |
Q: I e-mailed you on Sept.7 and appreciate your prompt response. I wrote that I was paid only $4 each ...
A: All silver dollars dated 1935 and older are made of 90% silver. Eisenhower dollars dated 1971-S, ...
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| 1864 vs 1864L Indian Head Penny | 9/14/2006 |
Q: When one describes the "L" is visible on an 1864L penny, what/where are they refering too? Is it ...
A: The "L" they refer to is located on the ribbon behind the indian's head. It's also turned sideways, ...
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| About gold US coin ten dollars | 9/12/2006 |
Q: how much is a 1882 u.s. gold ten dollar worth? (Liberty with 13 stars around) the weight is exactly ...
A: 1882 is considered one of the more common dates for $10 Gold Eagles. If circulated, its value will ...
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| lincoln pennys | 9/11/2006 |
Q: i have a penny in my collection that is a 1909 vdb in excellent condition and im not sure if it has ...
A: Bi Bettie, If it is an "S", you will find the "S" right below the date. Without the S, in lightly ...
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| Misprint penny | 9/10/2006 |
Q: I have a penny that is between 2003-2006 i'm guessing. There is no date on it what so ever and it ...
A: It sounds like your coin was struck with too little pressure -- like a test strike. I've heard ...
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| quarter | 9/10/2006 |
Q: I have found a 2001 Rhode Island quarter where the head is silver and the other side is copper. The ...
A: Nice find! This is a rather rare error -- quite popular and valuable. In uncirculated condition, ...
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| Coin Worth? | 9/9/2006 |
Q: I have the following coins in my possession and would like to get a general idea of their worth: 1. ...
A: I will assume your coins are in average circulated condition : 1. Susan B Anthony 1979 -- no added ...
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| silver dollars and 2$ bills | 9/9/2006 |
Q: i want to find out what coins are worth money,2$bills and silver dollars
A: If you provide specific information -- denomination, date, mintmark, condition -- for your coins & ...
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| coin values | 9/8/2006 |
Q: I have US silver dollars from 1879 and 1880, a 50 cednt coin from1837, and pennies from 1862 to ...
A: 1879 & 1880 Morgan Silver Dollar are not considered rare dates ... values in circulated condition ...
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| how & where to sell mints | 9/6/2006 |
Q: how & where can I sell mint & some proof sets by getting the best value for these 1954 thru ...
A: Your best bet for getting the most money for your sets (without having to spend alot of time & ...
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| 1874 indian head cent | 9/6/2006 |
Q: have an 1874 indian head cent uncirculated that has bold doubling on united states of america and ...
A: I do not show a listing for a doubled die 1874 cent anywhere, so I have to question the doubling -- ...
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| 1984 Denver mint set | 9/5/2006 |
Q: Have acquired a 1984 7 coin set in a Prestige case. A center mounted 7th coin is a bronze Denver ...
A: This is something put together by a private company. There are companies that work with banks and ...
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| Values online? | 9/5/2006 |
Q: I was looking at PCGS for gold coin values, but I am finding they are very high in their values. Is ...
A: There is no place online that you can get realistic dealer values for your coins -- they are all ...
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| 2001 Penny | 9/5/2006 |
Q: Moore, hopeing you can help me, i had been saving all my coins and decided to roll them up and cash ...
A: Sounds like your coins were either somehow smashed after they left the mint, or were struck out of ...
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| 1899 Indian Head Penney Reversed | 9/3/2006 |
Q: I have an 1899 Indian head penny that is stamped in reverse perfectly on both sides. The indian ...
A: I've never seen anything like what you describe, but I seriously doubt it came from the Mint like ...
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| 2 silver coins | 9/3/2006 |
Q: I have 2 1986 silver dollars with a lady (probably lady liberty) on the front with a sun toward the ...
A: You have a pair of coins known as American Silver Eagles. These were minted as one ounce silver ...
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| old money | 9/2/2006 |
Q: I have a 1945 five dime with lady liberty on the front with wings as ears, ( I think). On the back ...
A: The 1945 Mercury dime is the last year for that series. They made alot of them during the WWII ...
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| 2000 Lincoln penny error? | 8/31/2006 |
Q: 1- 1942 walking liberty half dollar S and W on the back face side almost perfect condition 1-1939 ...
A: Values as follows : 1- 1942 walking liberty half dollar S and W on the back face side almost ...
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| coin worth | 8/31/2006 |
Q: I have a 1989 silver dollar coin with Queen Elizabeth II on the front and a sailship that says East ...
A: I'm limited in what I can do for you because this is not a U.S. coin -- more likely a coin from a ...
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| 2000 Lincoln penny error? | 8/31/2006 |
Q: I came across this odd looking penny its a 2000 Lincoln penny yet its the size of a dime. Its the ...
A: Sounds to me like you have a penny struck on a dime blank, worth about $50 Dime blanks are mostly ...
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| proof sets & mint sets | 8/30/2006 |
Q: What is the difference between U.S. proof sets & U.S. mint sets. Thanks!
A: Put simply, the difference is in the way the coins are made. The coins in mint sets are made the ...
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| Columbian half dollar | 8/30/2006 |
Q: This coin says Columbian half dollar 1893 United States of America on one side, and Columbian ...
A: You have one of the first commemorative coins ever issued by the U.S. Mint. It was issued to ...
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| 1985 silver penny | 8/27/2006 |
Q: I came across a silverish penny. It was minted in 1985 D (Denver?) It looks like it is an error coin ...
A: You have either : A) a regular penny that has been plated with something like silver, zinc, or ...
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| US DIME | 8/22/2006 |
Q: I found a dime that has a mans face and over his head it says LIBERTY (all capital letters) and on ...
A: You have what's known as a Liberty Head or Mercury Dime. These were minted from 1916 to 1945. ...
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| Penny stamp | 8/22/2006 |
Q: I found this penny that is a 1971 and right about the date it is stamped "OH" Around the letters it ...
A: You have one of several designs of novelty pennies. Somebody took a normal penny and stamped that ...
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| Silver half dollar | 8/16/2006 |
Q: I have 75 silver half dllar coins and the dates range from 1971-1995. You could read everything on ...
A: 1970 was the last year there was any silver in half dollars. From 1971 on, they are just a mixture ...
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| Coin Grading | 8/13/2006 |
Q: I have a huge estate collection left to me by my father when he passed away. Most of the coins are ...
A: Unfortunately, there is no easy answer for you. Being able to pick out those valuable MS-69 and ...
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| Is www.usmint.gov a government agency? | 8/10/2006 |
Q: I read in an earlier email question and answer that the government doesn't sell gold directly. But ...
A: The coin you would get from bulliondirect is different than the coin you would be getting from the ...
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| MIS STAMPED PENNY | 8/10/2006 |
Q: I HAVE A PENNY PRINTED IN 1971, IT IS NOT ROUND, IT KIND OF LOOKS LIKE TO BALOONS OVERLAPING. IT ...
A: Off-Center Strike Error Pennies, like what you describe, generally sell in the $10 to $20 range. It ...
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| Two Headed Nickel | 8/4/2006 |
Q: I have a two headed 1995 D nickel. This nickel is just a bit thicker than a normal nickel. It is ...
A: You have a magician's coin, privately made novelty item. It's thicker than a normal coin because it ...
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| 1877 trade dollar | 8/2/2006 |
Q: i have a coin which has been deemed as fake by some and legit by others. it is an 1877 trade dollar ...
A: I've never heard of a completely missing star before -- that's a pretty big feature to be ...
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| Value of my Walking Eagle? | 8/2/2006 |
Q: What is the value of my 1917-P Walking Eagle Silver HAlf Dollar? It has no deep sratches. If I were ...
A: Just guesstimating, from your description, I would say your coin is probably about an XF grade. ...
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| Silver Dollar | 8/1/2006 |
Q: I have three silver dollars that have no mint mark on them and one with an S. All I need to know is ...
A: Not having a mint mark means that the coin was minted at the main mint in Philadelphia. In fact, ...
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| Two Headed Nickel | 8/1/2006 |
Q: I have a two headed nickel that was stamped in 1995 D, Both side. It is stamped with top of head to ...
A: I get asked about this alot. You have what's known as a magician's coin. It's a privately made ...
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| silver dollar | 7/31/2006 |
Q: I have a 1906 liberty 1 ounce silver dollar. can you tell me more about it?
A: You have either a privately minted silver round, or an altered 1986 U.S. Silver Eagle -- there are ...
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| us coin | 7/30/2006 |
Q: where to go to sell some morgan dollars
A: To get the best prices, I would suggest you take them to a coin show, where there are many different ...
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| Wheat pennies | 7/30/2006 |
Q: I'm becoming a coin collector. I find the history of coins very exciting. My question is that i ...
A: Generally speaking, in circulated condition, those wheat pennies are only going to be worth a few ...
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| a 1999p Georgia state quarter error | 7/29/2006 |
Q: it is copper can you check and tell me if it really an error or i am wrong. if so can you tell me ...
A: However, it looks to me like you have a normal quarter that has been exposed to some kind of ...
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| nickles | 7/29/2006 |
Q: the other day i got a nickle that is dated 1938 and looked unusual to me and I am wondering if it is ...
A: You have a Buffalo nickel. 1938 was the last year for them, and is not considered a rare date. ...
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| half dollars | 7/27/2006 |
Q: I just found a bag with 50 rolls of jfk and liberty silver half dollars in a storage place in my ...
A: Silver values : The 1964 JFKs are worth about $3.50 each The 1965-1969 JFKs are worth about $1.25 ...
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| Silver dollar | 7/25/2006 |
Q: I've been having a hard time looking up a coin on its worth and history. It's in good condition, on ...
A: The president on the obverse is Dwight D. Eisenhower. You have an Eisenhower dollar. 1976 is one ...
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| Coin values | 7/21/2006 |
Q: I have recently recieved several hundred coins. My aunt decided to give them to me. Now, i'm pretty ...
A: First, here is a website that you can look up retail values for your coins : ...
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| quarter | 7/21/2006 |
Q: I have a two headed quarter both sides are 1978 and tested by striking with another quarter and they ...
A: Sorry, but there has never been a genuine two-headed quarter ever found. The way the coin dies are ...
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| 1800 penny coin | 7/21/2006 |
Q: i have a 1800 penny and i was woundering what was some of its history on it backround and how much ...
A: History about your coin can be found here : ...
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| 1976 Quarter | 7/20/2006 |
Q: Dan, Thanks. Could you offer a suggestion on HOW to get in front of error collectors? Is this an ...
A: If you go the eBay route, you should list it for 10 days, make it a featured auction, and use a ...
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| kennedy half dollars | 7/20/2006 |
Q: I was recently given 74 Kennedy half dollars dating in the 70's. Are the coins worth more than ...
A: Unfortunately there are many times more Kennedy halves from the 1970's available than there are ...
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| What's the worth of my coins? | 7/18/2006 |
Q: Dan: What are the values for the following Morgan Dollar coins: -1890 -1898 -1902 -1921 ALso, ...
A: Assuming your coins are in circulated condition, the 1890, 1898, and 1902 Morgan Dollars are worth ...
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| 1976 Quarter | 7/16/2006 |
Q: I have a 1975 proof set with the 1776-1976 quarter. What is highly unusual about it is that the ...
A: I have seen 1976 quarters that were missing their clad layer(s) before. However, they were ...
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| 1982 D penny | 7/16/2006 |
Q: I have a 1982 D penny that looks about the same as a steal cent however it is fairly shiny and has ...
A: 1982 was the first year that the composition of the penny changed from 95% copper, to almost ...
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| greek coin | 7/15/2006 |
Q: it is a copper colored coin the size of a nickel, thin as a penny. It is 1984, i think. It has the ...
A: My expertise is U.S. coins, so I don't know exactly what you have, but in my experience, any foreign ...
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| 1950 $100.00 dollar bill in mint & Indian Head Penny | 7/14/2006 |
Q: I have a mint 1950 $100.00 dollar bill in mint and a 1890 Indian Head coin in extremly good ...
A: Unfortunately there are not a lot of collectors out there for that $100 bill, so it's not worth ...
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| large cent | 7/13/2006 |
Q: I have a 1843 large cent 1908 dime 1927 quarter also a dime and quarter thats yellow any idea what ...
A: The value of your coins will depend on their conditions -- I will assume they are in the normal ...
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| 1955 Franklin half dollar | 7/13/2006 |
Q: I purchased an uncirculated 1955 Franklin half dollar some years back. The dealer said it has what ...
A: Yes, I am well familiar with the "Bugs Bunny Variety" of the Franklin Half. This variety is caused ...
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| collecting foreign coins | 7/12/2006 |
Q: My son is a Boy Scout. He is working on his Coin Collecting Merit Badge. One requirement is to ...
A: You should be able to do this for just a few dollars. 3 possible solutions : 1) find a local coin ...
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| Old U. S. Silver Dollars | 7/12/2006 |
Q: i have six (6) U.S. Silver Dollars from the following years, 1874 (2), 1876, 1896 (2) and 1900. I ...
A: The 1874 & 1876 dollars are worth $60-$90 each in well-worn condition, and $140-$175 in lightly-worn ...
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| Coin Value | 7/10/2006 |
Q: I have a 1899-o barber dime i want to sell it for no less then a hundred dollars so u think that is ...
A: The value of your coin will depend greatly on the condition it's in, so without seeing the coin, ...
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| old coins | 7/9/2006 |
Q: i hav been left a large quantity of old coins i have a gold looking coin with the words 1751 one ...
A: I'm unfamiliar with the doubloon you described, but if genuine, it could be worth thousands of ...
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| value of my penny | 7/8/2006 |
Q: I have a 1974 LINCOLN-KENNEDY PENNNY were they are looking at each other.this uncirculated lincoln ...
A: These Lincoln-Kennedy pennies are novelty items that were mostly used as an advertising gimmick back ...
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| difference between 182 pennies | 7/7/2006 |
Q: if have a Lincoln cents collecting book and i don't know ho to tell the difference between the 1982 ...
A: The Large Date 1982 Lincoln cent has a taller, thicker date then that of the Small Date. Its ...
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| Bank Note | 7/6/2006 |
Q: I am somewhat confused. I also asked the American Numismatic Association about this bill and here is ...
A: I was unaware of the replica situation with this note. I know there have been replicas made of ...
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| nickel | 7/6/2006 |
Q: I have a nickel that is 70 years old the year is 1936. On the back it has the buffalo and in front ...
A: You have what is known as an Indian Head or Buffalo nickel. These were made from a copper/nickel ...
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| gold coin | 7/5/2006 |
Q: I have a gold US ten dollar coin dated 1899 with the profile head of the statue of liberty lady on ...
A: Your coin's monetary value (face value) is $10 Its gold melt value is about $300 It's not a rare ...
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| Error or Missprint Penny | 7/5/2006 |
Q: I have a 2006 penny that does not have the P or D mint stamped on it. Just wanting to know if it is ...
A: The only reason I can see that anyone would pay you $100 for your pennies has nothing to do with it ...
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| 1883 Hawaiian Coins | 7/5/2006 |
Q: Moore, I have recently inherited a coin collection. In this coin collection I have 4 1883 Hawaiian ...
A: There are a few different things you can do : 1) Do some looking on eBay and compare your coins ...
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| 1946 Booker T. Washington half-dollar value | 7/5/2006 |
Q: I am an attorney handling an estate in which the decedent left a 1946 Booker T. Washington ...
A: The 1946 Booker T. Washington is one of the most common of the early commemorative halves -- they ...
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| Coin Value | 7/4/2006 |
Q: Just curious about the value of an 1865 dime I came across while cleaning my jewelry box out. It is ...
A: You have actually found an old 3-cent piece. The III on the back is the Roman numeral 3. The coin ...
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| Statehood | 7/4/2006 |
Q: Moore, Are Statehood quarters currently worth more than .25 cents? And do you think their value ...
A: Individually, the only state quarters that currently have added value are those that have been ...
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| misprinted penny | 7/3/2006 |
Q: i have a 1966 penny only stamped on the front the back is blank i would like to know a little more ...
A: Most likely you have a coin that was altered after it left the mint -- like those that are used in ...
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| 1987 penny not in copper | 7/3/2006 |
Q: My wife was looking in our coin change jar and showed me a 1987 penny that is a gold color?Not like ...
A: You have a normal penny that has been baked. The composition of pennies was changed in 1982 to be ...
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| Error | 7/2/2006 |
Q: I have found a new quarter, and I think it might be worth some money. It has Washington's head (the ...
A: You have a privately made novelty item known as a Magician's Coin. Somebody took two normal coins, ...
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| missed stamp nickel | 7/2/2006 |
Q: I have a nickel that is dime stamped over a nickel stamp on the front of a nickel and the back side ...
A: It sounds like somebody created this oddity outside of the Mint -- not likely to have come from the ...
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| Bank Note | 7/1/2006 |
Q: Greetings Dan, I have a piece of paper which purports to be a $2 banknote from the city trust and ...
A: You have a piece of obsolete currency known as a broken bank note. These were notes issued by ...
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| 3 Coin questions | 6/30/2006 |
Q: ------------------------- Followup To Hi Dan: Thank you very much for the answers! They were very ...
A: About the only thing I can suggest for the British coins is to either go to the British coins ...
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| 2Gr fine silver 1776 withan eagel on the front of it | 6/30/2006 |
Q: the coin i have my uncle gave it to my dad in a money clip that is gold
A: This is a bicentennial item that was actually made around 1976. 2 Gr fine silver is a very small ...
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| penny | 6/30/2006 |
Q: What is the value of 1974 Lincon Kennedy double stamp penny? Or have you ever saw one? I have one in ...
A: This is a privately made novelty item used mainly for advertising. Someone took a normal penny and ...
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| coins | 6/29/2006 |
Q: Have so coins that I want know the value of them i have 5 morgan coins 1) 1879,1889,1891,1921 and ...
A: Assuming your coins are in circulated (worn) condition ... 1879,1889,1891 Morgan dollars = $10.00 ...
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| lincoln penny | 6/29/2006 |
Q: I have a Lincoln penny dated 1974 with the head of Kennedy faceing Lincoln stamped into it.Is this a ...
A: These Kennedy-stamped Lincoln pennies were done as a novelty for advertising purposes. They were ...
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| 3 Coin questions | 6/29/2006 |
Q: I have three coin questions. They are pretty general and only hope that you have the answers... 1. ...
A: Peace dollars from 1922 to 1926, and Morgan dollars from 1921 are considered the most common date ...
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| misstaped dime | 6/28/2006 |
Q: I have a 2002 misstaped dime i just want to know what the value of the coin would be and can u give ...
A: I would need to know exactly how your coin was misstamped -- there are so many different ways this ...
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| German issue Gold coins | 6/28/2006 |
Q: I have a set (9) coins that were my fathers. He got them in Germany in 1966 as a gift from a ...
A: I'm not familiar with those coins, but they sound like they are privately minted gold bullion ...
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| Mercury Dime | 6/27/2006 |
Q: I have pictures. It is a full band and very clear. So now does that mean it's worth something?, ...
A: Your coin shows evidence of having been in circulation -- it has visible wear on both sides of the ...
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| first strike coins | 6/27/2006 |
Q: is first strike on ngc graded coins worth more than first day issue coins both are ms70 bought a ...
A: First strike generally means that the coin was struck at the beginning of the striking run for that ...
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| 1982 Copper Quarter | 6/27/2006 |
Q: I recently obtained a quarter from a gas station. THe date on the quarter is 1982 and it has no ...
A: Quarters since 1965 are made from a sandwich of metals -- a copper center, covered with a ...
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| Mercury Dime | 6/26/2006 |
Q: Dan If the mercury dime I have is only worth $10.00, how come online with Professional Coin Grading ...
A: The key difference is the designation "FB" -- which stands for Full Bands (AKA Full Split Bands). ...
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| Mercury Dime | 6/26/2006 |
Q: I jave a 1945 Mercury Dime and it's very pretty. Every detail is perfect and the edge of the coin ...
A: When there is no mintmark, that means the coin was made at the main mint in Philadelphia. For most ...
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| I HAVE A 1928 DOLLARBILL WHAT THE VALUE | 6/26/2006 |
Q: VALUE OF 1928 DOLLARBILL
A: The value will depend on the condition of the note, and which type of 1928 note you have. If you ...
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| 1943 U.S. Quarter | 6/25/2006 |
Q: I was wondering how much this is worth. I've held onto it for quite awhile and looked around for ...
A: 1943 is actually a pretty common date for Washington silver quarters. They minted a lot of them ...
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| 1922 liberty dollor misprint | 6/23/2006 |
Q: what would be the value of my coin? 1922 liberty dollar, is it a misprint? the word trust is ...
A: TRVST is the normal spelling on all Peace dollars (as well as standing liberty quarters of the same ...
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| Worth of Penny | 6/21/2006 |
Q: I have a 1975D penny with the Liberty Bell and an outline of the United States on the front of it. ...
A: You are correct... Somebody stamped the bell & USA images on the coin after it left the mint. This ...
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| Nicholas L. Deak Coin | 6/16/2006 |
Q: In my fathers estate, several 1/20 ounce gold coins were found. The info. I have found, is the coin ...
A: I would believe that those coins do actually contain 1/20th ounce of gold each. I have heard of the ...
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| Indian Head coin | 6/13/2006 |
Q: I found a 1897 Indian Head coin, red in color, I believe it to be in mint condition, with plastic ...
A: 1897 is not one of the rare dates for Indian Head cents. Its value will depend on exactly which ...
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| 1978 Quarter | 6/13/2006 |
Q: I have a 1978 quarter that is hollow there is nothing inside of it and it is very light, do you ...
A: It sounds like you have an altered coin -- perhaps the remnants of a Magician's Coin. Without a ...
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| $20 Gold 1907 Liberty Double Eagle | 6/13/2006 |
Q: I have the above mentioned coin. I cannot find any mint mark on the coin. Where whould I find the ...
A: The mintmark -- if it has one -- would be located on the back of the coin, below the eagle's tail. ...
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| wheat pennies | 6/12/2006 |
Q: How much is a wheat pemmy worth? Answer - Hi Kaitlin, Generally speaking, the vast majority of ...
A: The best place to take your wheat pennies to sell them is at a coin show. There are multiple ...
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| dimes | 6/11/2006 |
Q: My father found a large jar of dimes,can you tell me what year and kind I should be looking for that ...
A: Any dime dated 1964 or older is silver and is currently worth about 60 cents (for the silver). As ...
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| wheat pennies | 6/9/2006 |
Q: I have a lot of wheat pennies and i would like to know how much my pennies are worth. How much is a ...
A: Generally speaking, the vast majority of wheat cents are worth about 2 to 3 cents apiece. However ...
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| 1974, 76, 86 lincoln penny | 6/6/2006 |
Q: I have a few pennies that are a little out of the ordinary and I was wondering if you could tell me ...
A: I couldn't be sure without a first-hand inspection, but it sounds like your 1976 penny has been gold ...
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| misprinted us dime | 6/5/2006 |
Q: But I Have heard that misprinted coins can be worth alot...does the explanation you gave gofor all ...
A: The explanation I gave does not apply to all misprinted coins -- just to all those with missing ...
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| misprinted us dime | 6/4/2006 |
Q: It is a US dime. Everything on it is normal except for the date which appears as "200". What would ...
A: I've been asked about this kind of error a lot. The missing digit is usually caused by a foreign ...
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| Susan B. Anthony Dollars | 6/3/2006 |
Q: I have 2 rolls of 1979 Susan B Anthony coins uncirculated-still in original wrappers. What is the ...
A: While the coin dealer wholesale price sheet lists a 20-coin roll at $25, the problem is finding ...
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| mis- stamp coins | 5/31/2006 |
Q: I received roosevelt dime in changin July of 1994, that has the last number of the year missing and ...
A: The amount that your coin was struck off-center would be considered minor (less than 20%) to error ...
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| value of penny collection | 5/23/2006 |
Q: My Mother has a collection of old pennies that are priced and in coin folders but don't know when ...
A: It sounds like it's been a very long time since those coins have had current prices assigned to ...
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| 1964D Roosevelt Dime | 5/22/2006 |
Q: I found this 1964D dime that has doubling on the reverse side lettering(photos sent to ...
A: clear pictures -- they removed any doubt. Your coin clearly exhibits what's known as strike ...
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| 1926 Penny | 5/20/2006 |
Q: I am curious about a 1926 wheat penny that I have. It looks perfectly normal, but sounds very ...
A: Older pennies -- those from before 1982 -- are composed almost entirely of copper. Whereas modern ...
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| US Mint Coin | 5/20/2006 |
Q: I found a strange coin in a roll of pennies. The coin is the same size as a penny. The front of the ...
A: What you've found is not actually a coin -- it's a token. These tokens were put into some years of ...
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| Silver Half Dollar 1892-1893 | 5/19/2006 |
Q: I have 2 coins, 1 dated 1892 and the other 1893. They sound like silver, and on the front is a ...
A: These are Columbian Exposition Commemorative Half Dollars -- made by the U.S. Mint, and they are 90% ...
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| Hi Dan: I am in the process... | 5/18/2006 |
Q: I am in the process of moving and have come upon a large number of US Mint Uncirculated coins that ...
A: Those uncirculated sets could add up to a good chunk of change! You could sell them at any coin ...
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| misprinted nickle | 5/17/2006 |
Q: I have a misprinted nickle that is way off center on both sides.Is there any value and if so what ...
A: The value of an off-center coin is generally based on how far off-center it has been struck, with ...
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| Morgan Silver Dollars | 5/17/2006 |
Q: I received quite a few coins, from pennies to dollars dating from the 1800's, I have no idea what ...
A: The dollars you list are relatively common dates for Morgan Dollars, and the 1921's are the most ...
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| Vermont State Quarter Flaw | 5/17/2006 |
Q: I have a Vermont state quarter in good condition in which the "y" in the word unity was clearly ...
A: This is a relatively common error caused by a foreign substance (like machine grease) getting into ...
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| 1889 P Morgan Dollar MS66 | 5/14/2006 |
Q: I would like to know the value of an 1889 P Morgan silver dollar certified by PCGS.
A: 1889 is a tougher date in the high grade of MS-66. A fair price you could expect from a dealer is ...
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| Morgan dollar | 5/13/2006 |
Q: I would like to know the value of a certified MS66 Morgan dollar? PCGS,NGC,or ICG.
A: PCGS is generally considered the preferred company to certify your uncirculated Morgan Dollar. NGC ...
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| 1972 ike dollar | 5/13/2006 |
Q: I have a 1972 ike dollar, my question is when I turn it over the image is upside down. Is that how ...
A: The answer will depend on which way you are flipping the coin. If you are holding the coin at the ...
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| mint error on washington quarter | 5/11/2006 |
Q: have a wash quarter with no date its blank, and on the reverse united states is not there, also the ...
A: Sorry, but your coin would have to be examined first-hand by an expert to determine if the missing ...
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| 2 Misprint half dollar coins | 5/11/2006 |
Q: I got 2 Misprint US half dollar coins. One is 1995 half dollar coin with head on both side. The ...
A: These are privately manufactured novelty items known as "Magician's Coins". To make one of these ...
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| Indiana quarter | 5/10/2006 |
Q: I found a 2002 Indiana quarter a couple years ago that is only "silver" or silver colored on the ...
A: This is what's known as a missing clad layer error. The copper sheets used to cut coin blanks out ...
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| Two Headed George Washington Quarter | 5/9/2006 |
Q: The coin is 2 headed George Washington Quarter dated 1789 gold. I was wanting to know the value of ...
A: Aaron, The 1789 is a modern, privately minted medal made of brass -- worth a couple dollars. As ...
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| Coin grading Services | 5/5/2006 |
Q: I see a lot of different grading services, I know PCGS,NGC,&ICG but wondered if you have any ...
A: I have not had any personal experience with this grading company. But from what I see on ebay, the ...
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| 1964 Double Die Quarter | 5/5/2006 |
Q: Sir,I purchased a set of 64 coins still in the mint packing.I was looking at the coins last night ...
A: While there are known cases of doubled die 1964-D quarters, I cannot find any reference to one with ...
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| What is this coin? | 5/2/2006 |
Q: Found 7 inches down in the ground. One side looks silver and like a U.S. Half dollar coin in size ...
A: I don't know exactly what you have, however... It sounds like a combination of two coins -- a U.S. ...
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| pennies | 5/1/2006 |
Q: I heard that they are currently collecting pennies dated between 1959 and 1982. Could you tell me ...
A: There are some speculators out there that are hoarding these pennies because they are almost ...
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| Silver Dollars | 4/26/2006 |
Q: I have 25 siver dollars. They have Ike Eisenhower on the front with the dated 1776-1976. On the back ...
A: This is one of the highest mintage of the Eisenhower Dollars -- they minted them for 2 years (and ...
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| Unusual new penny | 4/24/2006 |
Q: Could you kindly help me with the identification or origin of what appears to be a new(copper over ...
A: This is not actually a penny. It's a token that is included in the sets of Mint Uncirculated Coins ...
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| lincoln penny | 4/23/2006 |
Q: I have a 1976S very fine condition lincoln penny. I cannot find where they minted an S version. I ...
A: The "S" mintmark indicates that your coin was minted at the San Francisco Mint. During this year, ...
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| found 1911nickle? | 4/23/2006 |
Q: I have come accross a 1911 nickle with a V on the back side and the shield on the front. It appears ...
A: 1911 is not a rare date for Liberty Head ("V") nickels. If all the letters in LIBERTY on the ...
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| the value of coin cleaning | 4/23/2006 |
Q: Why would cleaning your coins decrease their value? It would seem to demonstrate their brilliance ...
A: Cleaning dirt/grime off coins with a mild dish soap, as long as you don't do any harsh scrubbing, is ...
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| Whats it worth? | 4/22/2006 |
Q: Was wondering if you happen to know the value of a 1776 - 1976 Bicentennial Kennedy Half Dollar, ...
A: This is one of the most common dates there is for Kennedy Halves, because they minted them for 2 ...
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| coins for identify | 4/19/2006 |
Q: I have 50 items of rare U.S & World coins. I could not identify 4 items of them. They do not have ...
A: If they do not have a date or denomination, they are likely some kind of token or medal. Try ...
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| wheat penny | 4/17/2006 |
Q: I have a 1920 S wheat penny. It's in real good shape. The only thing odd about it is that it ...
A: 1920-S is not a really rare date -- in lightly worn condition it's worth about $6.00 However, if ...
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| 1972 penny with outline of West Virginia | 4/8/2006 |
Q: Could you tell me the worth of a 1972 Lincoln Penny with an outline of West Virginia and a "W.Va." ...
A: This is one of a set of 50 novelty coins -- one for each state. Somebody took a new roll of 1972 ...
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| Silver Dollars and Half Dollars | 4/3/2006 |
Q: My sister's and I have recently inherited a coin collection belonging to our father. There are ...
A: The Eisenhower dollars from 1971 to 1977 are worth $1.10 apiece -- they're not actually silver. I ...
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| 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 haven't heard of anything (like what you describe) with the 2003 cents. I suggest you have the ...
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| identify coins | 3/27/2006 |
Q: Can I send you the pictures of coins by postal service?
A: You can mail pictures to me, but (not knowing what coins you have) you may end up spending more ...
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| delaware coin | 3/24/2006 |
Q: i have a coin almost the size of a fifty cent piece. It was dug up on some property in sussex county ...
A: You have what is classified as a "Maverick" Merchant Token, from the 1840's. I don't know what the ...
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| 1874 cc half dollar with odd character | 3/23/2006 |
Q: I have a 1874 half dollar,with arrows at the date, which has an odd set of charaters on it. The coin ...
A: Since that area of the coin is supposed to be blank, I can only surmise that somebody altered the ...
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| Clad commerative penny | 3/21/2006 |
Q: I found a 1976 "clad" penny that has the imprint of both the liberty bell and a U.S. outline on the ...
A: While this could be considered "commemorative", it more accurately should be classified as a novelty ...
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| unstruck reverse 1961 D lincoln penny | 3/17/2006 |
Q: I have a 1961D Lincoln penny with the reverse completely unstruck. Value, rare? thankyou steve ...
A: This could happen if two blank planchets got into the press together, causing one to get stamped ...
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| Private (?)1983 Uncirculated mint set | 3/11/2006 |
Q: I have inherited my grandmothers coin collection. In it I found a letter from Coin World regarding ...
A: For some reason, the U.S. Mint did not produce any Mint Sets in 1982 & 1983 -- I don't know why. ...
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| rare quarters | 2/27/2006 |
Q: I'M INTERESTED IN HOW 2 IDENTIFY A MISS PRINTED WISCONSON QUARTER WITH THE CORNSTALK,COW HEAD AND ...
A: This error has to do with the appearance of an extra leaf on the left side of the corn stalk. There ...
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| Eisenhower dollars | 2/20/2006 |
Q: For a number of reasons Ike dollars never were embraced by the general public for circulation. ...
A: I don't think those Ike dollars are in the reserve vaults anymore, and if they are, I'm not sure ...
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| Confederate Restrike Coins | 2/18/2006 |
Q: I have two Confederate Restrike coins, one is a half dollar and one is a cent. I can't find the ...
A: Unfortunately, you have modern copies of those rare restrike coins. They are still minting these ...
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| Morgan DMPL's | 2/15/2006 |
Q: If a bid were to be offered at auction for 1(ONE) each, 1890-P, and 1898-O, DMPL,Morgans,...deep ...
A: 1898-O DMPL is not a rare date and 1890 DMPL is only a little better. The first thing you have to ...
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| 1925s Buffalo Nickel with extra text on rim?? | 2/13/2006 |
Q: Moore, You recently answered a question quite honestly and professionally without ignoring details ...
A: I examined your pictures and feel that the backwards UNITED was caused by contact with another coin ...
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| 1922 Peace Dollar missing an L in Liberty | 2/11/2006 |
Q: I have a coin that when purchased (circulated) was missing the L in Liberty. It's a 1922 Peace ...
A: I'm not seeing any evidence in your picture of the "L" being scraped away, but if under strong ...
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| value of a screwed up coin | 2/5/2006 |
Q: i found a 1955 penny. as far as i know its just an ordinary coin. except for 1 thing. where the date ...
A: It sounds like something happened during the stamping of the coin. Stamping errors are much more ...
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| verious coins | 1/28/2006 |
Q: 1907 Half dollar back worn more than front - O on back under eagle. 1897 Indian head cent - brown, ...
A: Here are the values : 1907-O Barber Half -- $7.00 1897 Indian head cent -- $1.00 1922 Peace dollar ...
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| strange quarter | 1/24/2006 |
Q: I recently found a quarter sized coin that isn't stamped on either side. It's the same size as a ...
A: It sounds like an unstamped quarter (or blank planchet) error. This happens more often than you ...
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| misprinted Louisana State Quarter | 1/14/2006 |
Q: I came across a Louisiana Sate Quarter 2002. On the front the words "United States Of America" ...
A: This is a rather exagerated example of a relatively common minting error, caused by a foreign ...
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| American Silver Eagle Dollar | 1/14/2006 |
Q: How many American Eagles were produced each year? Are all Eagles produced the same way?
A: Silver Eagles are produced in both uncirculated and proof strikes. The proofs are stuck repeatedly ...
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| silver content of US coins | 1/12/2006 |
Q: I know that U S silver coins were mostly silver until 1965. Exactly how much pure silver is in older ...
A: Wartime nickels contain .05626 oz. Pre-1965 dimes contain .07234 oz. Per-1965 quarters contain ...
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| Shippin a collection | 1/11/2006 |
Q: Sir, I am trying to help my dad ship a coin collection across country. He is relocating to ...
A: The safest way to ship them is via USPS Registered Mail. Take a trip to your local Post Office and ...
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| Shippin a collection | 1/11/2006 |
Q: Sir, I am trying to help my dad ship a coin collection across country. He is relocating to ...
A: The safest way to ship them is via USPS Registered Mail. Take a trip to your local Post Office and ...
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| Commemorative 1 cent | 1/10/2006 |
Q: MY dad worked for CTA Bus lines in Chicago. He brought us kids home Commemorative 1 cent coins, ...
A: This is a novelty item -- not made at the U.S. Mint. Somebody took a normal penny, manually stamped ...
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| proof sets | 1/8/2006 |
Q: i have a 1986-s proof set that i got a few years back with the penny through the half dollar, all ...
A: Generally they will be worth more individually because a collector that just wants one or two coins ...
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| Pennies with a small "s" below the date | 1/1/2006 |
Q: What is the significance of an "s" below the date on some pennies? Does this make them worth ...
A: The "S" below the date is called a mintmark. It signifies that the coin was made at the San ...
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| coin collection | 12/31/2005 |
Q: My father was a coin collector. We have several Whitman blue books with mercury dimes1916-1945 ...
A: If your only interest is to sell the coins, and as long as the books are in a dry place now, I ...
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| 1993 $5 American Eagle gold coins | 12/29/2005 |
Q: I have a set of 4 Amer. Eagle $5 gold coins. Two of the coins are dated 1993 but the other two have: ...
A: The Roman numerals on the 1991 coins is normal -- that's how they were all made that year. The Mint ...
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| dime with tails on both sides | 12/20/2005 |
Q: While looking through some mercury and other dimes I came across one with tails on both sides ...
A: Details about these double tailed coins can be found here : ...
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| Numistrust-NTC | 12/17/2005 |
Q: Recently purchased 1923-S peace dollar in MS-65 from NTC. I am not familiar with NTC. How does NTC ...
A: I am familiar with NTC. Unfortunately, they very regularly either overgrade their coins or certify ...
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| 1976 Gold plated half dollar | 12/16/2005 |
Q: I have an uncirculated, 1976 Gold-plated Kennedy half dollar issued because of the Bi-centennial. It ...
A: 1976 is one of the most common dates for Kennedy Halves. And since somebody gold-plated it (not ...
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| Golden penny 1991 | 12/7/2005 |
Q: Ok, question isnt gonna be till around the end of this. I have been unable to find any information ...
A: It's prettymuch impossible for this to be a real gold penny. In that time period, the only gold ...
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| Penny question! | 12/3/2005 |
Q: The coin in question is a 1994 D Zinc penny I am sure it is not a steel penny and I believe it to be ...
A: In 1982 the mint changed the composition of all pennies to be all Zinc with a thin outer copper ...
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| 1907 "V" nickel w/ mark on face | 12/2/2005 |
Q: Are there 1907 "V" nickels with a deep mark on Liberty's face that extends in an arc from beneath ...
A: This is not a normal mark to be on the coin. I would have to think it happened at some time after ...
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| DOUBLE SIDED QUARTER VALUE | 12/1/2005 |
Q: I FOUND AN OLD SILVER QUARTER WITH NO HEAD OR DATE ON IT JUST AN EAGLE ON BOTH SIDES AND I WAS ...
A: Almost certainly you have a novelty item known as a Magician's Coin. Somebody altered 2 normal ...
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| war nickels | 12/1/2005 |
Q: how many 5 cent peices does it take to make an oz. of silver. I have 1000+ and some are only worth ...
A: The only nickels that contain any silver are those dated 1942-1945 and have a large letter (P, D, or ...
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| Fact or Fiction ? | 11/29/2005 |
Q: I heard that a rare dime was used in a purchase so that it would go into circulation. This was done ...
A: This is occasionally done in coordination with the American Numismatic Association, usually in ...
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| foriegn coins (oriental?) and tarnished Gorgia quarter? | 11/27/2005 |
Q: Question 1. My father in-law was a coin collector. after his death in 1974 we found a box of coins. ...
A: 1) You have an 1871 One Cent piece from Ceylon (and that is Queen Victoria), worth 50 cents to a ...
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| 1880 IHC - ROTATED REVERSE | 11/27/2005 |
Q: I've an 1880 Indian Head Cent with a rotated reverse. The rotation is approximately 170 degrees ...
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