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| PAPAJACK - 7/22/2004 | 11/20/2009 |
Q: Expert: PAPAJACK - 7/22/2004 Question After weighing the coin on a handscale today it weighed out ...
A: I pulled the Disk with the images from this date and have no 1855 Blake photos. You can frequently ...
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| US notes | 11/18/2009 |
Q: Is there any way that I can get copy (Samples) of old American banknotes that I am interested in but ...
A: How old of a note are you looking for? Are you referring to United States currency? I find many ...
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| Tokens | 11/16/2009 |
Q: I have an older new york city subway token is it valuable? ANSWER: Hello Jon, ...
A: Sorry that older site-link did not redirect you to tokens anymore. Here are two links to send you to ...
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| US Nickles | 11/11/2009 |
Q: What does the term war nickel mean for Jefferson nickels? Thanks
A: "War nickels” were produced by the United States from mid-1942* through 1945. The coins were ...
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| indian penny | 11/8/2009 |
Q: how much should I pay for an 1887 indian head? What is this penny worth?
A: True value of a coin depends on the state of preservation and how many of the coins are left around. ...
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| wheat back pennies | 11/7/2009 |
Q: I am a collector of wheat pennies, but have come upon one of which I have never seen. It is a ...
A: The single year of 1943 the cents were made of steel with a zinc coating. The war effort took all ...
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| Yankee coins | 11/5/2009 |
Q: Thanks Brad
A: These are novelty items and hold no numismatic value. They are only as collectable as any trivia ...
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| Minting gold | 11/5/2009 |
Q: What do the certificates description mean if a coin claims to be 99.99% 1/2 oz. gold? What do I need ...
A: The "American Eagle" $25 dollar gold bullion coin is 1/2 ounce (troy) pure gold mixed with some ...
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| collecting | 11/4/2009 |
Q: I have a question is about handling and cleaning of coins - will my coins lose value if you clean ...
A: Let me first state as a Professional Coin Collector that coins are worthless to coin collectors ...
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| 1857 4 Ducat Coins | 10/22/2009 |
Q: I have 3 Gold, 14g coins, I believe to be 4 Ducat coins Dates: 1856-1857-%26 1855 how can I find out ...
A: I cannot answer accurately for these foreign coins they are not my field. There were many produced ...
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| price of coins | 10/19/2009 |
Q: Do you know the market price of two one dollar coins I have? They are a 1922 and a1923 thanks.
A: The value of any coin depends on its state of preservation. It is assigned a grade between 1 and 70. ...
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| error quarter | 10/18/2009 |
Q: I have a strange coin a 1989D quarter with a very high edge on both sides and about 1 mm smaller in ...
A: You state the design is well centered on the coin. This leads me to believe the coin was altered ...
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| morgan s dollar | 10/16/2009 |
Q: What is the value for an 1878 S one dollar coin.
A: Coins are valued on a scale from 1 to 70. Most circulated coins range from Good (grade-G4) to ...
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| state stamped penny's 1976 | 10/13/2009 |
Q: I have 50 1976 penny's that are stamped each with all 50 states. I would like to know what the value ...
A: This sounds like one of the sets os State Cents not they are not counterfeit coins! These coins are ...
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| gold coin | 10/3/2009 |
Q: I have some gold coins or medallions not sure of value?
A: There are other experts here that are more up on foreign coins than I am. You did not describe the ...
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| Eisenhower dollars | 10/2/2009 |
Q: I have 9 Eisenhower silver dollars from the years 1971-74. They are not uncirculated but nonetheless ...
A: The Eisenhower Dollars are common and are only valuable in very High Grade at this time. The ...
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| started in the coin collecting hobby | 10/1/2009 |
Q: I have only started in the coin collecting hobby should I buy any particular coins graded by any ...
A: You are doing the right thing buying them already in a slab. The coins graded by PCGS and NGC and ...
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| $1.00 | 9/28/2009 |
Q: I have a 1995 one dollar bill. The back of the bill with the pyramid and the American eagle bleed ...
A: If you still suspect it to be a genuine error it needs to be checked by a specialist. If it is a ...
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| $1.00 | 9/28/2009 |
Q: I have a 1995 one dollar bill. The back of the bill with the pyramid and the American eagle bleed ...
A: The Ink bleeding through the paper is not adding any value to the note. I do not know of any ...
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| wheatback pennies | 9/26/2009 |
Q: Are any of the wheat back pennies produced after 1940 rare?
A: There was nothing low mintage or rare for these years. If the coins are circulated they are sold in ...
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| u.s. dime misprint | 9/25/2009 |
Q: I have a 1991 u.s. dime its flawless on the front, no missing numbers or letters. however the back ...
A: Without seeing this coin it’s hard to say. The blank could not be undersize in thickness or both ...
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| Black spots on bronze medals | 9/24/2009 |
Q: I have an old collection of bronze medals and find some have black spots. I understand the spots are ...
A: This is a common issue and often ruined by improper handling or cleaning. If you are selling them do ...
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| 1907 cent | 9/19/2009 |
Q: i have a 1907 USA one cent coin with a Indian on the date side. On the back it has one cent and a ...
A: Did someone give you this coin I collect them as well. I hang on to many in lower grades even ...
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| Parsons Assayers 1860 Twenty Dollar Gold Bar | 9/18/2009 |
Q: I have a a Pasons & CO. Assayers COL.Twenty DOLS. and on the back is says Carat 18 1/2 DWT 25 6/10 ...
A: Hello Robert, This sounds like a replica piece I will do more research if you send an image ...
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| Franklin Halfs | 9/17/2009 |
Q: I came across quite a few franklin half dollars from the 1950’s and was wondering how many more I ...
A: The Franklin Half Dollar series is a short one and easy to collect in circulated grades. The series ...
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| 1902 National Bank note | 9/10/2009 |
Q: What is the value for a 1902 $5 bill from the Winona (MN) National Bank (Blue Seal). There is 3 ...
A: Only after the grade is determined can you use a price guide, or can it be properly appraised. But ...
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| 1902 National Bank note | 9/10/2009 |
Q: What is the value for a 1902 $5 bill from the Winona (MN) National Bank (Blue Seal). There is 3 ...
A: What are the numbers on the notes? The National notes all have a number printed vertically on both ...
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| 2000 dollar | 9/6/2009 |
Q: Papajack I am looking for information for Ericson dollar coin. If you can tell me something about ...
A: I do not recall too much information about this commemorative issue dollar but I found that this was ...
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| ounces | 9/5/2009 |
Q: I have a silver coin that is more than an ounce but stated on the rim ONE TROY OUNCE. How much is a ...
A: You scale may be a bit off. There is not much weight difference between the Troy System and Metric ...
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| Hawaii bill | 9/5/2009 |
Q: I wrote before on the Hawaii bill when I pulled it from the folder I saw it was a ten dollar not a ...
A: The value is not reduced by half. These notes are valued by grade. Here is a highlight of the ...
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| Roosevelt dime | 9/2/2009 |
Q: I picked up a 1970-S Roosevelt dime out of circulation. When I went to put it in my Whitman folder, ...
A: The Whitman Folder or Album you are using is meant for the circulated coins issued each year. The ...
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| 1955 D steel coin | 9/1/2009 |
Q: I have a 1955 d steel coin in excellent condition. No one seems to know anything about this. It is a ...
A: Sorry but this sounds like a fake coin. Possibly it is just a regular copper cent made by a plating ...
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| mercery dime | 8/29/2009 |
Q: I found a 1929 mercury head dime. Is it worth much on todays market?
A: Numismatic (coin) Value is determined by two factors. 1) How rare it is. 2) Its grade. This coin ...
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| mottoes | 8/29/2009 |
Q: When did the USA first make a coin that had the motto IN GOD WE TRUST on it?
A: The 1864 2 cent copper coin was the first to have the motto "IN GOD WE TRUST" on it. There were ...
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| Gold State Quarters | 8/26/2009 |
Q: I have about 40 gold state quarters. Are they worth anything or just the $0.25, if so what can I do ...
A: Since these are modified coins, the value is questionable. It will still be worth a quarter. The ...
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| coin certs | 8/24/2009 |
Q: i have one set that is a 95olympic coin with a pin should I keep the packing.
A: This special packaging, like presentation cases and wood display boxes are good to save and in the ...
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| 1976 Lincoln Penny | 8/20/2009 |
Q: My uncle recently found a 1976 Lincoln penny that appears to have the shape of the state of Missouri ...
A: I do come across the sets occasionally at coin shows. I know of no one currently selling or ...
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| Misprint penny | 8/18/2009 |
Q: I found a 1945 S penny that's is great shape for its age but the tales side did not get stamped and ...
A: It is not a coin produced in the US Mint. A specimen like this, if real, will have to be seen and ...
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| 10 cent | 8/17/2009 |
Q: What do they sell as. ANSWER: Hello Yen, Coins are valued on a ...
A: Besides the 10 centavo there was a One Half Centavo, One Centavo, Five Centavos, 20 Centavos and ...
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| letters | 8/17/2009 |
Q: What are the letters below the date on coins for.
A: On US Coinage since 1968 (excluding the Cent) the mint now places a MINT MARK signifying where the ...
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| coin/token First In War First in Peace | 8/14/2009 |
Q: how much is the coin selling for? a lot?
A: The piece is a Civil War Token. They sell from $8 to $12 dollars depending on the issue. Besides ...
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| 64 dime | 8/13/2009 |
Q: is a 1964 dime worth much?
A: Only if the coin is un-circulated it will worth more than the silver it contains. If it's in Mint ...
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| Peace Dollar value | 8/11/2009 |
Q: The image is turned so I am writing you for more information please.
A: If both figures are up right when you turn the coin left to right it could add to the value read on. ...
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| preserve a coin | 8/8/2009 |
Q: What is the way you preserve a coin and keep it from contamination?
A: The newest way is encapsulation in inert plastic. Third party grading companies like PCGS, NGC and ...
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| Russian coin | 8/7/2009 |
Q: Subject: 1762 rouble silver coin can you provide me with some background information on this coin ...
A: I am not an expert on foreign coins and do not have much information on them. You might also try a ...
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| 2001 S quarter | 8/6/2009 |
Q: I was reading 90% silver alloy,is it worth anything more then a quarter
A: The US Mint did make some proof coins in 90% silver starting in 1992. These are trading about ten ...
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| 1964 lincoln penny, blank reverse | 8/2/2009 |
Q: Good evening. I have found a 1964 Lincoln penny, that is completely blank on the reverse side (no ...
A: I think you have an altered coin. This mistake is nearly impossible and I have never seen one where ...
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| Found weird coin | 8/1/2009 |
Q: I have a cent that is completely unfinished on the heads side. To describe it the heads side is ...
A: These so called 11 cent pieces are fake coins made for magic tricks. Not to be confused with a dime ...
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| how to find the value of foreign coins | 7/31/2009 |
Q: My father-in-law gave us a variety of coins from all over the world minted in the middle years of ...
A: I am not an expert on foreign coins. From what I see at the coin shows the coins you describe sell ...
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| doubble penny | 7/29/2009 |
Q: I have a 1976 US double headed penny what is it's worth?
A: This is a very common question I have been asked a number of times in the past days. They are ...
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| Found weird coin | 7/28/2009 |
Q: I have a cent that is completely unfinished on the heads side. To describe it the heads side is ...
A: It sounds like this coin has been altered by someone after it left the mint. The modern cent made ...
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| us coins the 30 to 70s. | 7/26/2009 |
Q: I have read in other answers about a guide book most collectors usebut don’t remember the name. I ...
A: The guide most commonly used is the RED BOOK it is titled “A GUIDE TO UNITED STATES COINS “by R.S. ...
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| 1959doubled reverse | 7/25/2009 |
Q: Is a 1959 half dol that is doubled more valuable? And what is the double die reverse on the 1959 ...
A: I found a description from another expert the difference is at the small eagle to the right of the ...
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| 1857 California Gold 1/2 dollar | 7/21/2009 |
Q: I have one of these coins and would like to know if it's authentic. I live near Salt Lake City, is ...
A: Since you did not write me again I looked up some general dealers. They are listed at the end of the ...
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| Misprinted quarter | 7/18/2009 |
Q: I have a quarter that the print didn't start till a 1/3 of the way up the quarter. Can you tell me ...
A: Without seeing this coin it’s hard to say. The blank could be undersize in thickness and it would ...
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| Circulated 1934 $10 silver certificate worth | 7/17/2009 |
Q: I have a circulated 1934 D $10 silver certificate with fold down the middle and three 1/4" tears on ...
A: In general these notes are not rare and rather plentiful in circulated condition. Only after the ...
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| 1993 Quarter | 7/14/2009 |
Q: I have a 1993 quarter that appears to have a texture in the silver. I dont really know how to ...
A: The coin would have to be seen to decide how the surface got the look you describe. There is no ...
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| sliver of a 1962 penny | 7/11/2009 |
Q: I have a 1962 Lincoln head VERY THIN penny, It has the regular front and back, but it has no edge ...
A: Griffin does not have any national club members listed. But here are two outstanding members that ...
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| sliver of a 1962 penny | 7/10/2009 |
Q: I have a 1962 Lincoln head VERY THIN penny, It has the regular front and back, but it has no edge ...
A: For the One Cent piece the coin blanks come in two types. The first is as it is punched right from ...
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| the penny | 7/10/2009 |
Q: on the back, of the penny the phrase, "UNITED STATES oF AMERICA" and the way the word "of" is ...
A: Frank Gasparro is the sculptor (or MEDALIST) that did the design for the 1959 reverse for the ...
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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: There were only proof dimes produced at the San Francisco Mint Proof dimes have a different finish ...
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| 2001 Rhode Island Quarter | 7/9/2009 |
Q: Does a 2001 Rhode Island Quarter with a normal reverse and a nearly blank front with only a faint ...
A: Without seeing this coin it’s hard to say. The blank could be undersize in thickness and it would ...
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| 1988p quarter | 7/6/2009 |
Q: I came across a 1988p washington quarter. Its gold in color and is thicker than the average ...
A: I FOUND THIS QUESTION IN THE UN-ANSWERED QUESTION POOL AT ALLEXPERTS.COM I am not the person you ...
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| 1961 penny | 6/28/2009 |
Q: I have a 1961 D series penny with 3 0's stamped on the front, one above the word Liberty and 2 ...
A: I FOUND THIS QUESTION IN THE UN-ANSWERED QUESTION POOL AT ALLEXPERTS.COM I am not the person you ...
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| LINCOLN VALUE | 6/28/2009 |
Q: How much should I expect to get for the new lincoln silver dollar.
A: The Lincoln Silver dollars have fallen in prices realized since the mint sell-out earlier this year. ...
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| coin collecting | 6/27/2009 |
Q: I have some old half dollars from the fifties how valuable are thay?
A: , In circulated condition these only sell for $3.00 to $8.00 dollars each. ...
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| 2 Reales coin | 6/24/2009 |
Q: I have a 2 reales coin dated 1828. There is a counterstrick over the bust. HISPANIARUM.REX with a ...
A: I am not an expert on foreign coins and do not have much information on them. You might also try a ...
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| GOLDEN QUARTER | 6/23/2009 |
Q: MY HUSBEND DELIVERS NEWSPAPERS TO NEWSPAPER VENDING MACHINES HE ALSO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR EMPTYING ...
A: Since this is a modified coin, the value is questionable. It will still be worth 25 cents. The ...
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| roosevelt dime | 6/22/2009 |
Q: What does the symbology on the front of the dime & just below Roosevelt's neck signify? My eight ...
A: The Roosevelt Dime started in 1946 and has kept the same design. John R. Sinnock designed the coin ...
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| USA 1818 penny face to back orientation | 6/20/2009 |
Q: I have an 1818 penny that when holding the face upright and flipping the coin over, bottom over top, ...
A: The U.S. coinage uses what is called a COIN turn. As you stated modern coins are. There is a defect ...
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| 1941 nickel | 6/19/2009 |
Q: i did dome reading and it says that the mint marks on the nickel in philly started in 1942 but i ...
A: This piece is not rare and it is not an error coin. I have experience with these coins and have ...
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| pennies & dimes | 6/18/2009 |
Q: i found you answered questions about some pennies dated 1849. I have both the 1849 and 1852 in ...
A: I do suggest you get a copy of “A Guide Book of UNITED STATES COINS” (Red Book) by YEOMAN. This ...
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| misprinted coin | 6/17/2009 |
Q: I have a misprinted state quarter in 100% great condition. Normal quarters weigh 6 grams this one ...
A: I am not an expert on error coins, but here is what I have experienced. Blank coins are a very ...
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| 1840 penny | 6/15/2009 |
Q: I have a large penny dated 1840 with a few scratches but otherwise seems in decent condition. There ...
A: Let me first state as a Coin Collector that coins are worth much less to coin collectors after ...
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| 1976 Quarter | 6/11/2009 |
Q: I have a U.S. 1976 quarter and it has the regular eagle on the back? Is it rare and what is the ...
A: All the 1776-1976 bicentennial Half Dollar, Dollar Coin and Quarter Dollars were produced in both ...
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| Pounds troy weight? | 6/9/2009 |
Q: I have silver troy ounces of silver the coins have no date and different designs liberty, Indian ...
A: These are some of the countless silver rounds being produced. What they are worth is the current ...
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| Rare US Billy | 6/4/2009 |
Q: I have a $8 dollar bill: 1913 Carmi A. Thompson; it has a blue seal and can not find anything about ...
A: I do have catalogs of US Currency. None have the note you describe. There was never an “$8 dollar ...
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| 1928 Morgan Peace Dollar (Not S Version) | 6/3/2009 |
Q: My father recently asked me to go through the coin collection that we received when my grandfather ...
A: The question on many of these coins is whether or not it was ever cleaned. Cleaning reduces the ...
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| Eagle2009 Proofs | 6/2/2009 |
Q: Is there another place to buy them? Thanks Jere
A: The mint is not distributing the coins and allegedly not even producing them. This is hard for the ...
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| coin | 6/1/2009 |
Q: i have a 1944 s , penny , can you tell how much it is worth, its in good condition, circulated. ...
A: No Problem. The 1943 Lincoln Cents are 'ZINC COATED STEEL' released only in 1943. And yes there is ...
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| coin | 5/31/2009 |
Q: i have a 1944 s , penny , can you tell how much it is worth, its in good condition, circulated.
A: Coins are valued on a scale from 1 to 70. Most circulated coins range from Good (grade-G4) to ...
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| heads quarter | 5/30/2009 |
Q: we found strange 25 cent quarter with our change it had a head on both sides. Any ideas if it is ...
A: Your coin is not real! I have experience with these coins and have seen them in Quarters, Half ...
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| 1960 to 1970 quarters | 5/29/2009 |
Q: s coins in with pics for decent prices.thanks for your time,Drew
A: These modern USA Coins made after 1965 do not have a premium value on them. They trade from dealer ...
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| cameo coins | 5/26/2009 |
Q: How can I determine if a silver dollar proof is a cameo or deep cameo finish. Must that be ...
A: The Cameo Effect is the contrast between the frosted obverse and the Mirror finish on the background ...
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| 1888 Liberty Head Gold Coin | 5/25/2009 |
Q: I have an 1888 gold coin. The liberty head on the front matches those I have seen online, but there ...
A: You are describing a “Racketeer Nickel“. But the date should be 1883 not 1888. These are usually ...
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| coins and paper money | 5/24/2009 |
Q: I have had some old coins and paper money for a while, don't know if they are of any value or not, ...
A: I cannot answer accurately for these foreign coins and notes. They are not my field. I am not an ...
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| 1992 d quarter with possible CUD | 5/23/2009 |
Q: I found this quarter at work and it has a raised bump under the nose. The bump is large and includes ...
A: I must say I am not an error coin collector. Error collecting is a branch outside of coins ...
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| 2 headed quarter | 5/20/2009 |
Q: I have a 2 headed quarter it is the same size and weight as regular quarter with ridges on the side ...
A: You can be sure this is an altered coin since the dies used were from 2 different dates as well. ...
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| Gold Quarter error??? | 5/15/2009 |
Q: I received a 2002 Mississippi Quarter that appears to be the same gold color as a Sacagawea Dollar. ...
A: I have not seen reports of an off metal blank for the quarter you have. One key to having a ...
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| Two headed half dollar | 5/7/2009 |
Q: I found a two headed kennedy half dollar in change I recieved this weekend while going shopping. ...
A: This is a very common question I have been asked a number of times in the past. There is no USA coin ...
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| buffalo had nickel | 5/1/2009 |
Q: i have found a buffalo nickle dated 1928 with what looks like a conquistador on the front instead of ...
A: If there is no depiction of a conquistador on the front of this coin it has been altered. Normally ...
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| half-dollar | 5/1/2009 |
Q: How valuable are George W. Carver and Booker T. Washington half dollar.This was minted in ...
A: I found your question turned over to the question pool at the expert site. I do not know who you ...
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| Misprinted quarter? | 5/1/2009 |
Q: I have a 2000P New Hampshire quarter that was printed off center and does not have any ridge. The ...
A: Error Coins are not my strong point. How far off center is your coin? Also the fact that it has no ...
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| Parson & Co 1860 Twenty Dols ingot | 4/30/2009 |
Q: I have a Parson and co 20 dols ingot. I understand that he may some of his first ingot out of white ...
A: What is the exact Lettering on the opposite side of your piece? To my knowledge there were no ...
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| Penn Pitt dealer | 4/26/2009 |
Q: I need to find a dealer around Pittsberg PA area.
A: I do not know how close the listed coin men are to you. You did not tell me what kind of coins you ...
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| Eisenhouer 1971 San Fransisco Mint Coin in Box | 4/24/2009 |
Q: I read your information you posted about these coins, but you did not mention the value of the coins ...
A: From 1971 San Francisco Proof Dollar is considered common. It sells for on only $4 to $8 in Mint ...
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| old silver dollar | 4/23/2009 |
Q: I have these old coins. How do I know if they are real< are coins able to be picked up bye a magnet?
A: No coins should be attracted to a magnet except the 1943 One Cent coin. Are they all dollars? The ...
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| coins | 4/18/2009 |
Q: have a department of treasury bronz coin 1789 denver co the front has a old key and two end that ...
A: This is a Denver Mint token. They are made of the same metal as the One Cent coin. They were ...
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| U.S. GOLD COINS | 4/18/2009 |
Q: I HAVE 2 U.S. ONE DOLLAR GOLD COINS DATES ARE 1801-1809 WITH THOMAS JEFFERSON ON THE FRONT OF THE ...
A: Unless you have a proof or otherwise high grade specimen they are not valuable. The Jefferson ...
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| U.S. SHIELD NICKEL | 4/17/2009 |
Q: i have a silvery coin with "united states of america", "5 cents", and thirteen 6-pointed stars on ...
A: You are describing a Shield Nickel. They were made from 1866 to 1883. There were 2 types made the ...
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| Bubbled coins | 4/14/2009 |
Q: I have a 1971 Kennedy half dollar that has bubbled on both side but different areas and I was ...
A: From the mint the coin would have had to be perfectly flat after being struck. The sheer pressure of ...
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| value | 4/12/2009 |
Q: I have a £10 pound note can you please advise me of how much it is worth. Details are as follows~ ...
A: Your Question was misdirected to me at USA Question board at AllExperts.com I am not an expert on ...
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| 1898 coin | 4/11/2009 |
Q: i have a 1898 coin, it has a man on a horse at the front and at the back there is a lady and says, ...
A: I am not an expert on foreign coins and do not catalog much information on them. You should include ...
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| a coin i have | 4/11/2009 |
Q: i have a coin about the size of a half dollar, its a penny i think its a lady on one side and says ...
A: Your Question was misdirected to me at USA Question board at AllExperts.com I am not an expert on ...
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| 1955 Franklin half dollar | 4/10/2009 |
Q: 1955 half dollar that has raised marks protruding from the lip. The card it is in has writing on it ...
A: This is a die variety that is fairly common. The obverse die was deformed and the resulting ...
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| 1943-S ONE CENT | 4/8/2009 |
Q: I have a 1943-s penny it is attracted to a magnet. I wanted to know if it was worth anything or if ...
A: The 1943 Lincoln Cents are 'ZINC COATED STEEL' released only in 1943. And yes there is some value on ...
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| Value of 1983 Philadelphia Mint Coins | 4/7/2009 |
Q: It is in its original packaging and has a plastic chip enclosed that identifies the set and where ...
A: This is a nice find! I paid less than $20 for my set but that was years ago. As you found there ...
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| Value of 1983 Philadelphia Mint Coins | 4/7/2009 |
Q: It is in its original packaging and has a plastic chip enclosed that identifies the set and where ...
A: This does sound like a mint set with a token included but there were none made in 1983 at all. You ...
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| silver dollar | 4/6/2009 |
Q: 1923 silver dollar certificate 1 dollar bill i am trying to find out if this bill is worth ...
A: I do not know if you received this answer previously? I will re-send it to you. Hello Tim, ...
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| silver dollar | 4/6/2009 |
Q: 1923 silver dollar certificate 1 dollar bill i am trying to find out if this bill is worth ...
A: The silver certificates printed before 1935 sell very well in most grades even if it has some folds. ...
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| 1939 Penny | 4/5/2009 |
Q: I found your answer to a question on a miss-sized 1941 Penny. I have the same thing from 1939. ...
A: I am having trouble identifying your question. From the image you sent with this question this One ...
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| the colerful coin | 4/4/2009 |
Q: i have one of those coins with all the different colors i was trying to see if it was worth anything ...
A: I need more information to answer you. What date is the coin? What state of preservation is the ...
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| Help! My 4month old English mastiff's leg may be dislocated! | 4/3/2009 |
Q: I have a 4month old English mastiff. He eats puppy chow now and weighed 271b on January 23rd. I ...
A: I am only an expert on USA Coins. You may be better off sending this question to another experts ...
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| Series 1963 Twenty Dollar Bills | 4/1/2009 |
Q: I received 3 sequential 1963 $20 bills that are completely crisp and "brand" new. There is a star ...
A: Paper Money is not my expertise US Coins are, but here is what I can tell you. These do sell at a ...
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| 500 dollars 1864 | 4/1/2009 |
Q: I'm from Spain. I have got one 500 dollars bank note from 1864. The serial number it's 33546, but I ...
A: I cannot make out details on the image of the note you have sent me with this question. I guess ...
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| 1943 Copper Wheat Penny | 4/1/2009 |
Q: I have a 1943 Copper Wheat Penny that has been in my collection since i was about 10 years old, my ...
A: , I really have to get more information on your piece to help. None of these USA One ...
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| coin value | 3/31/2009 |
Q: wanted to know if any, worth of a 1989 2 pence Elizabeth II coin
A: I cannot answer accurately for this foreign coin. They are not my field. I am not an expert on ...
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| 1854 twenty D coin | 3/30/2009 |
Q: I have a coin from 1854 twenty D and it states copy above the eagle is it worth anything.Where can I ...
A: These reproduction coins are only worth the metal they are made of. Coin collectors only want ...
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| gold coin 1789 | 3/28/2009 |
Q: i have a gold coin the size of a quarter with George Washington on it & around the top PRESIDENT ...
A: The “American Fabius” is another term for George Washington. They usually get less than $20 dollars ...
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| misprinted quarter with no date | 3/27/2009 |
Q: I have a quarter that has a flaw in the metal that covers the date . Also on the back of coin at ...
A: Hard to say what happened to your coin without seeing it. There are coin shops in your area that can ...
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| coins | 3/24/2009 |
Q: I have a few coins that I don't no what country they are from. One says, Deutsches Reich ...
A: I am not an expert on foreign coins and do not have much information on them. These are easily ...
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| 1864 two cent coin- 3 errors??? | 3/23/2009 |
Q: I have a 1864 two cent piece and I'm really curious about this errors. First there is no "S" on ...
A: , I cannot positively help you without seeing the coin in person. ...
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| 1866 2 cent penny | 3/22/2009 |
Q: Could I please get the value on a 1866 2 cent wheat penny please.
A: Coins are valued on a scale from 1 to 70. And on how rare a coin is. With no or little experience it ...
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| 1989 & 1952 Pennies | 3/22/2009 |
Q: I have a 1952 D penny which the 9 looks like a giant comma and the D looks almost like a dot. I have ...
A: This is not by any means normal but that is not to say it does not happen. These coins have been ...
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| value of national currency note | 3/21/2009 |
Q: I have a 1929 National Currency note from the Federal Reserve bank of Cleveland Ohio. It is crisp ...
A: You need more information on the note to look up a value. What denomination is the note? What is ...
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| Old Coin that I own | 3/21/2009 |
Q: 1852 Indian Head Mint error 1/2 cent piece uncirculated. Back of coin reads California Gold. HAS ...
A: This is very likely a copy of a period one California Gold Half Dollar. The coin would have to be ...
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| gold quarter | 3/21/2009 |
Q: I have a 1995 Maryland quarter but it is gold Is it worth anything?
A: These gold plated coins have no added value. As with all modified coins the value is questionable. ...
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| Texas currency 1838 | 3/21/2009 |
Q: I have had some old Texas currency for 25-30 years. I did some research and found photos of ...
A: The New York, Clinton Bank; $100 dated Dec. 2, 1839 is another known replica note. I am asked ...
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| King Edward V11 STRAITS SETTLEMENTS 1904 $1 coin | 3/21/2009 |
Q: My mum found the above coin in an old purse of hers and wondered about its history & whether it has ...
A: I am not an expert on foreign coins and do not have much information on them. I use the "The ...
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| 1998 d- Error Penny??? | 3/19/2009 |
Q: I have a 1998 D Licoln Penny that many have tried to snag up from me. The penny is dime sized not ...
A: This does look like it might be an altered coin. Your picture is a bit blurry. The mint uses a ...
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| SMS coins | 3/19/2009 |
Q: I am seeing more and more Washington quarters with SMS included in the description. What does it ...
A: What date coins are you seeing this SMS designation on? SMS was a designation used for the Special ...
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| 1928 50 cent silver capped bust | 3/18/2009 |
Q: This coin has writing on the edge that say 50 cents or half dollar and is bust left surrounded by ...
A: I need more information on the coin in question. The 1928 USA Half Dollar had a reeded edge. There ...
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| 1863 Exchange Coin | 3/18/2009 |
Q: I have found a coin that I can not find anywhere on the Internet. It is from 1863 and is about the ...
A: Is there any other lettering on the piece? Can you send a high resolution picture? Yours does sound ...
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| trade coin or token? | 3/18/2009 |
Q: I have a coin from 1863 with an indian head on the one side and on the other it has the following ...
A: These are known as “Store Card” Tokens. It sounds like either HARD TIMES TOKEN or a Store card made ...
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| quarter | 3/17/2009 |
Q: I have a 1994 quarter that is ok on the head side but the back side is just copper with a little ...
A: If this is a modified coin, the value is questionable. I expected to see a broken coin blank in ...
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| 1969 Aluminum/Silver Penny | 3/17/2009 |
Q: I noticed that you had a previous question on a 1969 silver colored aluminum penny minted in Denver. ...
A: There were no new records on file showing any experimental metal in the striking of one cent coins ...
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| 1928 b series $20 | 3/17/2009 |
Q: I have a 1928 B series $20. Signed by Woods and Mellon. It has a L, it came from The Federal ...
A: I must start by letting you know U.S. Currency is not my field. We are looking for a 1928B series ...
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| rare coin? | 3/16/2009 |
Q: Dark Yellow coin, not gold, hole in the center, liberty bell on one side and on the other it says ...
A: Sorry I do not collect this type of token they usually are not rare if they were made in the past 60 ...
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| 1893 Commerative Coin | 3/16/2009 |
Q: I read your answer to another question about his coin, by my friend's 1893 coin does not have ...
A: I am sure it is not A Colombian Exposition Half Dollar coin if that is all you are asking. I need ...
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| 1944 medical antique journal to sell | 3/15/2009 |
Q: I know it is not your field, but I don't know otherwise how to go about it. I have an old medical ...
A: Sorry but I have no idea of any value your book may have. You did not mention any of the necessary ...
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| what kind of note this ? | 3/15/2009 |
Q: I recently found a US bank note.It was a smaller bank note.I was unable to make it out.following are ...
A: What makes you think it is a “US bank note”? Can you send a picture? These were issued for a board ...
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| 1855 Blake & Co gold tokens | 3/14/2009 |
Q: What were the tokens used for are they of any value? ANSWER: Hello, Without seeing ...
A: Without seeing the piece I cannot say if it is a modern reproduction or one from last century. The ...
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| DIME | 3/14/2009 |
Q: I have a 1944 dime on the front it says liberty and in god we trust a face like a gorgyle with ...
A: The Winged Liberty Head dime (Mercury head); these were produced in large quantities most years. For ...
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| 1839 large cent | 3/13/2009 |
Q: A short time ago I began collecting large cents. I have a new Dansco album for the collection. There ...
A: My listings show two variety’s that can fill the hole there. Depending on when the album was printed ...
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| 1855 Blake & Co gold tokens | 3/13/2009 |
Q: What were the tokens used for are they of any value?
A: Without seeing the pieces you are asking about I am not sure of the question. There were no tokens ...
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| error quarter | 3/12/2009 |
Q: I have a Massachusetts quarter that only has silver(nickel)? on one side . The imprint is there just ...
A: How clear is the image on the coin? Is the design very strong and detailed? There are many ways ...
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| 500 dollars confederate states | 3/12/2009 |
Q: i have a 500dollars bill from Richmond feb.17.1864 with serial number 33546 twice on the face and on ...
A: The design you describe is used for a Confederate States of America notes. Unfortunately, the ...
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| 1928 peace silver dollar/eisenhower centennial | 3/12/2009 |
Q: my mom asked me to find the worth of these two coins. both in fair to good condition.the 1928 coin ...
A: These values of course have all appreciated in recent years. Some more than others and depending on ...
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| 1913 10.00 Indian head gold coin | 3/12/2009 |
Q: this coin was my father's =he has some things written on it it has EF and Star Rim it is encased and ...
A: The on-line price site has the encapsulated and graded coin listing from $785 to $830. I am sure ...
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| 1872 gold pricess 3$ | 3/11/2009 |
Q: Papajack, Can you tell me what the value of a 1872 gold pricess 3$ coin in AG3-AG4 condition would ...
A: The PCGS site has the encapsulated and graded coin listing for $450. It might be $500 in a solid ...
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| coins | 3/10/2009 |
Q: Is the 1922,liberty dollar,the only year that they spelled trust with a V????
A: This is a Peace Dollar they were made from 1921 to 1935 all with the same design. This Liberty Head ...
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| what to do? | 3/9/2009 |
Q: i have recently inherited a whole slew of US coins from 1887, 1893, 1896, 1906, the 20s through the ...
A: Any coin dealer will usually buy part or the entire collection. The difference is for what price! ...
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| COINS | 3/6/2009 |
Q: as to the 1877 coin i told you early,yes it is reeded like the 10 cent peace of today.it's almost ...
A: As I mentioned in your previous answer this does look like it is a "Love Token". What you describe ...
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| Double backed dime | 3/6/2009 |
Q: I have a dime with no front. Each side is stamped with the back. The coin is half the thickness of a ...
A: The term for this item is an “Altered Coin“! They are not rare and it is not an error coin. I have ...
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| brass coins | 3/4/2009 |
Q: Were there any brass coins made in America
A: I cannot say for all of American coins through history only those made in the UNITED STATES as my ...
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| Identifying US gold coin | 3/3/2009 |
Q: I have a $1 us gold coin dated 1874. I know nothing about grading coins. The coin appears to my ...
A: These are valuable coins at this time since gold is so expensive. There are many variables in ...
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| coin apprasail | 3/2/2009 |
Q: I have a coin that I don't know anything about, I found it in a wall of a old house we were ...
A: I cannot answer accurately for all foreign coins they are not my field. Many of them are common ...
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| hollow nickel | 3/1/2009 |
Q: rodney clark
A: This is fast becoming an urban legend; the hollow coin is nothing new. The Opium trade in the past ...
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| Gorham Mint 13 Colonies Sterling Silver Coins | 2/28/2009 |
Q: We found a set of the Gorham Mint 13 colonies coins and are wondering what you think this would be ...
A: Although there were only 5000 sets issued you would really have to like the artwork on the pieces to ...
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| 1964 Kenndy Half | 2/27/2009 |
Q: I have a 1964 Kennedy half dollar that does not have any reeding on the edge, and is not worn. The ...
A: Sorry I cannot help you much. The coin sounds like the edge was rolled smooth after it left the ...
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| republic of texas currency and brazil currency | 2/27/2009 |
Q: Are 3, 5, 10,20,50,and 100 bills that say republi of texas on them, but they also say copy on them ...
A: The replica Texas notes are not valuable; they are produced for fairs, Currency clubs and for sale ...
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| 1972 Penny with JFk face looking at Abe. | 2/27/2009 |
Q: I have one too. Are you sure that there is no value?? I believe that it is real and is limited ...
A: I do not remember answering this question lately you might have been reading another’s answer. . ...
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| Coin Questions | 2/25/2009 |
Q: I just inherited from my mother a 1897 Silver Dollar (barely circulated); 1922 Silver Dollar; a ...
A: You are already started to “engage your help” by asking this question. It is best to evaluate the ...
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| 1882 one dollar coin | 2/24/2009 |
Q: I just came across an coin dated 1882, on the front of the coin it has E pluribus unum 1882, back ...
A: Collectors AND DEALERS USE a numerical grading system for coins. The scale goes from 1 to 70. With 1 ...
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| selling wheat pennies | 2/24/2009 |
Q: can you tell me where I can sell my collection of wheat pennies. Approx 30,000 coins, 1909 -... many ...
A: You may only realize about 3 cents each for the pre-1958 cents. And no single dealer may want that ...
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| buying a coin | 2/23/2009 |
Q: i'm interested in buying a older coin (mid 1900's or earlier)and was wondering what key date coin i ...
A: I do not see coins as an investment. You really have to want the coins and appreciate them for what ...
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| 1893-s morgan silver dollar | 2/23/2009 |
Q: I have an 1893-s morgan silver dollar. All of the markings are very legible but there are two small ...
A: This is one coin you should get authenticated, or buy already graded by PCGS, NCG or ANACS. There ...
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| 1878 morgan dollar | 2/23/2009 |
Q: I have a cc morgan dollar in excellent condition, and another morgan which has no mint intials. Why ...
A: Collectors AND DEALERS USE a numerical grading system for coins. The scale goes from 1 to 70. With 1 ...
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| 1955D penny | 2/22/2009 |
Q: I found one in my wallet that has "heads" on both sides. Is this a good thing, or no big deal?
A: This is a very common question I have been asked a number of times in the past. There is no USA coin ...
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| 1902 series $20 bill and wheat pennies | 2/22/2009 |
Q: Description of $20 bill: Hugh McCulloch on it and 4087 below his picture. Says National Currency ...
A: National notes are not my strong suit! What you are describing is a National Bank Note. The Bank ...
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| 2006 state quarter | 2/21/2009 |
Q: i have a state quarter that has a large knot protruding outward from both sides ;; looks like ...
A: Does the coin look damaged on the opposite side? Look at the edge of the coin as well. From the ...
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| currency /Paper | 2/21/2009 |
Q: I have 2 dollar bills my mother saved,but they have a post mark and stamp on them. What does this ...
A: For these $2.00 notes the value is always questionable. The 1976 $2.00 Federal Reserve Note with ...
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| copper coin 1863 | 2/21/2009 |
Q: I have a friend who found a coin and asked me to look up. the front has "1863 United We Stand" and ...
A: It is a Hard Times Token. Yours is commercial in nature called a STORE CARD. It served dual purpose ...
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| Miss Printed 1978 Penny | 2/20/2009 |
Q: I have a 1978 penny that was printed fine on the front, but the building on the back was printed ...
A: No this is not common and is usually the result of someone altering the coin. Is the second image ...
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| Backwards 1 | 2/19/2009 |
Q: On my 1981 D penny, the second "1" in the date is clearly backwards. Is this common?
A: No this is not common and is usually the result of someone altering the coin. Is the numeral 1 ...
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| currency /Paper | 2/19/2009 |
Q: I have 2 dollar bills my mother saved,but they have a post mark and stamp on them. What does this ...
A: I have seen a few of these they are collectable as First Day Covers (FDC’s) and some are valuable. ...
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| ? | 2/18/2009 |
Q: My mom has buffalo nickle half horn and very worn horn and tail but no date dosent even look like ...
A: This is an Indian Head nickel also called a Buffalo nickel. Many circulated Indian Nickels have at ...
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| Silver coin | 2/17/2009 |
Q: i purchased this coin thru Sears in 2000. (American Historic Society) Its called an American Eagle ...
A: I have not seen the item you describe but it is not a coin. Coins have to be issued by a government ...
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| 1913 Indian Head gold coin | 2/17/2009 |
Q: I have this coin in a ring setting and wonder what it might be worth these days with gold over $900 ...
A: A coin used in jewelry usually has no collectable numismatic value. So the condition of the coins ...
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| 1976 Silver Coin | 2/17/2009 |
Q: I work at a grocery store and came across a silver 1976 penny. It has a liberty bell and United ...
A: These indeed are real coins but they have been altered. The 1976 USA Lincoln cent weighs 3.11 grams ...
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| odd 1927 D wheat penny | 2/17/2009 |
Q: I found a penny (as described) that is in "Very Fine" to "Extremely Fine" condition as you have set ...
A: This coin would NOT be worth a bundle of money but it sounds like an interesting find. Your coin ...
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| 1883 Indian Head Penny | 2/12/2009 |
Q: My husbands friend has a 1883 Indian Head Penny and it has the I and the T missing in the word ...
A: There is no premium associated with this defect, the coin would sell at the normal price of an 1883 ...
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| Liberty V Nickel | 2/10/2009 |
Q: We are renovating an old house next door. My husband found this coin. It has a ladies head on the ...
A: This coin does not contain any silver. In a low grade it might sell fro a dollar. The nickel in ...
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| polish coins | 2/10/2009 |
Q: I have about 20 Morgan dollars that are polish, I was told they lost the value down to silver value, ...
A: These coins are damaged; polishing removed the metal that was on top of the coins. There is no way ...
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| Liberty V Nickel | 2/10/2009 |
Q: We are renovating an old house next door. My husband found this coin. It has a ladies head on the ...
A: The Liberty Head nickel designed by Barber was made from 1883 to 1912. They have a large range of ...
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| old dollar bill | 2/9/2009 |
Q: I have a SERIES 1935 D one dollar bill in fair condition. Could it be worth more than face value?
A: I do know an older piece of currency in collectable condition is worth more than face value to a ...
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| 1995-W Silver Eagle | 2/9/2009 |
Q: The mintage of the 1995-w, 10th anniversary set, was just over 35000. Is there an estimate as to ...
A: No one can say how many sets exist. I will bet most of them are still together in the original ...
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| coin value | 2/9/2009 |
Q: Sir: I have in my recently inherited collection of old coins a 1903 one centavo (Philippines)It ...
A: No trouble at all, I am always happy answering the questions for you! This issue was indeed made at ...
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| capped bust dollar | 2/8/2009 |
Q: i recently acquired a 1798 capped bust dollar and the more i read -the more questions i have-the ...
A: Can you better describe the edge of the coin to me? Is there any other design? The coin if real is ...
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| 1996 Jefferson Nickel -- Error?? | 2/7/2009 |
Q: I discovered a 1996 Jefferson Nickel that is physically bigger and is thinner than a normal Nickel. ...
A: A coin could not be properly stamped if it is too big in diameter for the coin press or too thin for ...
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| old coins | 2/7/2009 |
Q: sir got your e-mail back and on the old coin 1918 half dollar the girl that has it siad that u can ...
A: There is no problem ever writing you back, I am always happy to help. However I cannot answer ...
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| v nickles | 2/7/2009 |
Q: I have a collection of v nickles dating in range from 1884-1912 and I was wondering how much they ...
A: Do you have a full Collection including the 1912-D and 1912-S coins? These Barber, Liberty Head ...
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| 1870 Spanish 10 peseta | 2/6/2009 |
Q: Is this a gold coin? I picked up three in an antiques shop in Scotland with two British sovereigns. ...
A: I cannot answer accurately for this foreign coin. They are not my field. I am not an expert on ...
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| identify coin/value | 2/4/2009 |
Q: can you help me please.. thank you
A: Apparently this is not a coin but a token. I have limited knowledge on them but I am willing to ...
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| value of quarters | 2/4/2009 |
Q: I have 4000-5000 quarters ranging from the mid 1930's, 40's, 50's, to mid 60's...is there any value ...
A: The value of any coin above any precious metal it contains is based on; 1) How rare it is and 2) the ...
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| early 19th C American money | 2/4/2009 |
Q: I have a 1847 letter in which New York (British born) father writes his son about costs, such as ...
A: Shillings, Pence and Pounds were much more common in the 1700’s as well as many other nationalities ...
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| 1969 Quarter | 2/3/2009 |
Q: I am curious about this 1969 quarter. The front side of the quarter is super smooth, shiny and ...
A: There is no record of the clad quarters having a wrong metal on one side. And I am not able to ...
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| pacific coin of california,1849 $5 Copper | 2/3/2009 |
Q: 1849 $5 Copper and there is a R stamped on it not raised does that mean it is a reproduction? and ...
A: I do think this coin is a copy or more properly called a Replica. They have been made and sold for ...
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| mis-stamped penny | 2/2/2009 |
Q: Hey Papa: I'm the expert over at volleyball, and noticed all your nominations for VOTM!! CONGRATS!! ...
A: I think you are describing an Off-Center-Strike on a coin. When a coin is not seated in the collar ...
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| wheat penny | 2/1/2009 |
Q: , I found today a penny that i never seen before ! i am a canadian citizen,seeing a lots of usa ...
A: They are not rare and it is not an error coin. I have experience with these coins and have seen ...
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| Interesting date on penny | 1/31/2009 |
Q: Found this Indian head penny in a group and noticed it only shows a three digit date. I can't find ...
A: This is one of the most common errors found. For the most common cause of missing letters on coins ...
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| coin | 1/30/2009 |
Q: I have a eagle on the front flying over a shield resembling the U.S. flag. It says United States of ...
A: If there is no denomination on the piece it is not a coin at all, it is a token. They are not sought ...
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| how much is an 1852 california 1/2 cent worth? | 1/30/2009 |
Q: I was given a coin by my grandpa before he passed away it is in a small plastic case and would be ...
A: I am happy to help you with this question. There were no “1852 California 1/2 cent “coins made ...
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| 2 headed kennedy half dollar | 1/29/2009 |
Q: Hi i'm writing for my sisiter she has a 2 headed kennedy half dollar minted 1967 that looks mirrored ...
A: They are not rare and it is not an error coin. I have experience with these coins and have seen them ...
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| 1900 indian head penny | 1/29/2009 |
Q: Bought this penny 10 yrs ago. Would like to know current value. I would say it is a grade 5.What is ...
A: The 1900 Indian Head Cent usually sells for about a dollar to collectors in worn condition and if ...
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| folded 5 dollar bill | 1/29/2009 |
Q: I have a 5 dollar bill that was folded during printing and the image goes across the fold. When you ...
A: I could use a bit more information to get a rough value. Is your not the size of a normal note when ...
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| 1895-O Silver Dollar | 1/29/2009 |
Q: I have kept an 1895-O Silver Dollar that my great-grandfather gave me. I am thinking of parting with ...
A: Sorry if you did not get teh previous answer. I am resending it for you. The 1895 Morgan dollar was ...
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| Buffalo & Indian Nickle | 1/29/2009 |
Q: I have an old Buffalo & Indian Nickle and I would like to know what would an old coin as this would ...
A: Most do not sell for a lot of money but it depends on a couple of factors. The main on being the ...
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| virginia state quarter misprint | 1/28/2009 |
Q: I read your answer to a previous question about a misprint on a Virginia state quarter and thought ...
A: The type of condition can be caused by a number of factors. Without seeing the coin no one can say ...
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| US Lincoln Penny w ith only 3 digits | 1/28/2009 |
Q: I have a US Lincoln Penny with only 3 digits: 197 . There is the letter D under the digits. Is ...
A: This question was in a pool, I was referred your question by the All experts.com team. This is one ...
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| Washington Quarters | 1/28/2009 |
Q: I received $28.00 worth (112) Washington Quarters- with NO mint mark- from a deceased relative. He ...
A: Any coins dated before 1965 are 90% silver coins. And due to the precious metal are worth at least 8 ...
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| indian head pennies | 1/27/2009 |
Q: What is an 1887 indian head penny worth?
A: True value of a coin depends on the state of preservation and how many of the coins are still ...
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| 500 dollar | 1/27/2009 |
Q: My Grandfather gave me half a 500 dollar bill dated 1864. It has the serial number on and I was ...
A: It is great that you have been able to see all this information on your note and return it to me. ...
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| Oregon Exchange Company #10 Coin | 1/26/2009 |
Q: I have recently found an Oregon Territory $10 coin in an old safe while cleaning out a family home. ...
A: Territorial Gold coins are not my specialty. First, do not try to clean the coin in any way! Gold ...
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| what is this old quarter? | 1/26/2009 |
Q: I have an unusual quarter and I hope you can help me identify it since the date has appeared to have ...
A: Glad I could help at all! If there are no stars below the Eagle on the reverse it must be a 1916 ...
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| what is this old quarter? | 1/26/2009 |
Q: I have an unusual quarter and I hope you can help me identify it since the date has appeared to have ...
A: Check your piece with the image I am attaching but this describes the Standing Liberty Quarter ...
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| two faced quarter | 1/26/2009 |
Q: I recently came across a two headed quarter. One side is a 1973 liberty and the other is 1967. The ...
A: It is not an error coin. I have experience with these coins and have seen them in Quarters, Half ...
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| bicentenial Kennedy half dollar no hands in clock | 1/26/2009 |
Q: I have had a bicentennial kennedy half dollar wrapped in cotton since I was a kid. I noticed a long ...
A: If the coin has not been altered missing features like this are usually caused by a filled die ...
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| Responding to your answer RE: 1877 'Token' | 1/25/2009 |
Q: Papa Jack: Thank you for your prompt response to my question regarding my grandparent's coin ...
A: I appreciate all your intricate descriptions of the piece. I would not really say it is a token in ...
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| pennys | 1/25/2009 |
Q: I have about 10 gallon of pennys I have thrown in a a container for about thrty years I know that ...
A: I found your question on the question board; I do not know who you sent it to before I found it. ...
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| 500 dollar | 1/25/2009 |
Q: My Grandfather gave me half a 500 dollar bill dated 1864. It has the serial number on and I was ...
A: I found your question in the pool and do not know how long ago it was posted or who it was posted ...
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| coins | 1/25/2009 |
Q: hey,i have a coin that has a 6-leafed plant on the front and on the back is a thing that says 2 ...
A: I cannot answer accurately for this foreign coin. They are not my field. I am not an expert on ...
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| indian head penny | 1/24/2009 |
Q: I would like to know the value of a 1891 indian head penny
A: , You have an Indian Head Cent. If the date, headband, hair ribbon or the other devices on ...
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| silver certificate | 1/24/2009 |
Q: I have a one dollar silver certificate date 1923 signed by Frank White that is almost twice the size ...
A: No problem always happy to give you the information I have. This was the size all USA Notes were ...
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| 2 1/2 dollar gold piece | 1/24/2009 |
Q: Good evening..I have a question please.I would like to know the worth of a 2 1/2 dollar coin.It ...
A: I need more information on each coin to give you an accurate answer. Coins are valued on a set ...
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| coin value | 1/24/2009 |
Q: I have a silver 1943 wheat penny, a silver 1943-s wheat penny and a silver 1943-d penny and I don't ...
A: There were no US copper cents made on purpose in 1943. Any true copper 1943 cents made (and there ...
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| silver coins | 1/23/2009 |
Q: I have a coin from 1799 it does not have a face value written on it, but it's a dollar size, ...
A: I am happy to help with your question but I need some more information on your piece. How much ...
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| 1922 silver dollar | 1/23/2009 |
Q: I have a silver dollar 1922 with an eagle on the back, it is in mint condition, it has never been ...
A: The 1922 coin is a PEACE DOLLAR. The coin is named for the eagle on the reverse resting on a rock ...
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| wheat penny error | 1/23/2009 |
Q: I was given a 1955 S wheat back penny a few years ago. It is encased in cardboard. On the cardboard ...
A: Without seeing this it’s hard to say. The blank could have been undersize in thickness and it would ...
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| Unknown coin | 1/22/2009 |
Q: As stated in prior mail herewith picture of reverse side of coin.
A: Always happy to help! But I am not a foreign coin collector and do not have a lot of catalogs on ...
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| Unknown coin | 1/22/2009 |
Q: Can you possibly identify this - I'm not sure if it is a coin or a token? Ibelieve the date on it ...
A: Always happy to help! But I am not a foreign coin collector and do not have a lot of catalogs on ...
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| State quarters: proof, clad vs silver | 1/22/2009 |
Q: I am somewhat new to coin collection. The question is how can I tell a silver proof state quarter ...
A: The clad Quarter in proof or uncalculated condition will have the Copper middle layer showing when ...
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| 1995-D penny | 1/22/2009 |
Q: i found a penny that appears to be slightly smaller than a normal penny and i was wondering if you ...
A: The one Cent blanks are made in a factory and brought into the US Mint. The mint has no control over ...
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| silver coin or medal and value | 1/22/2009 |
Q: I have a sliver coin or medal that I can not find anywhere through my intenet searches. The coin ...
A: The silver items with words stating they are .999 pure are “bullion” items and if not actually ...
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| 1986 Walking Liberty Half Proof | 1/21/2009 |
Q: What is the current value of 1986 Liberty Half Dollar Proof in commemorative case? There is no mint ...
A: The grading of a proof coin is very intricate and is better left to the experts. Suffice it to say ...
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| 1986 Walking Liberty Half Proof | 1/20/2009 |
Q: What is the current value of 1986 Liberty Half Dollar Proof in commemorative case? There is no mint ...
A: Are you talking about the Statue of Liberty Proof Half Dollar coin? It has the motto “NATION OF ...
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| value of 1857 flying eagle | 1/20/2009 |
Q: i have a 1857 flying eagle in fine to very fine condition with a repunch on the date and on the word ...
A: The value will vary according to the grade or state of preservation the coin is in. It is not really ...
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| WW11 COINS MADE INTO BRACLETS | 1/20/2009 |
Q: WHEN MY FATHER CAME HOME FROM THE WAR HE BROUGHT A BRACELET WITH HIM, HE SAID GERMAN PRISONERS MADE ...
A: This is most valuable only as a keepsake for you or World War II memorabilia. Once any coins have ...
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| price of these coins please sir | 1/20/2009 |
Q: Price for these coins please. 1795,1799,1804 half dollars.1878 goloid dollar,1873 Trade dollar,1865 ...
A: These dates do have some value but let me give you all the information you need to decide on how ...
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| 2008 dime | 1/19/2009 |
Q: I have a dime that is all shiny but the presidents head is dull. It is a 2008 dime with a S for the ...
A: You seem to have a Proof Dime. The Proof coins are produced on specially polished coin blanks. Some ...
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| Presidential God Coins | 1/18/2009 |
Q: I am sure that this topic has been brought up before. What is the speculative value of the new ...
A: Good Question! Always feel free to ask me about anything you might not understand in my answers. ...
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| penny1957 | 1/18/2009 |
Q: this penny is complete but it has a 1/4 inch ring around the whole penny like it was never cut like ...
A: This does look like a broad strike although the picture has no detail. The coin does have a bit much ...
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| 1000$ coin (might not be worth anything) from mexico | 1/17/2009 |
Q: i don't know if it is rare it has the eagle with the snake in the mouth and it say estados unidos ...
A: I cannot answer accurately for this foreign coin. They are not my field. I am not an expert on ...
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| 1902-S Morgan Dollar | 1/16/2009 |
Q: I just bought and recieved a sharp looking 1902-s Morgan. The seller had a buy it now price of ...
A: Here are some images of the dies used in the San Francisco mint in 1902. As you can see one is ...
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| penny1957 | 1/16/2009 |
Q: this penny is complete but it has a 1/4 inch ring around the whole penny like it was never cut like ...
A: I am sending an image of a Broad struck Coin for you to see. If the coin you have is the correct ...
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| 1902-S Morgan Dollar | 1/16/2009 |
Q: I just bought and recieved a sharp looking 1902-s Morgan. The seller had a buy it now price of ...
A: Was this an eBay sale? What was the seller rating? There were enough of these made (1,530,000 ...
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| cleaning | 1/16/2009 |
Q: What would be the best way to clean my coins without hurting the value of them? THANK YOU
A: If in fact your coin has to have a substance removed from it each case is different. Write me back ...
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| MINT MARKS | 1/14/2009 |
Q: If a coin does not have a mint mark ("P"; "D") where was it made?
A: There are a few answers for this question depending on the year and denomination of the coin you are ...
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| 1922 Peace Coin | 1/14/2009 |
Q: Did U.S. make a one dollar gold 1922 peace coin with lady liberty's head on the front and and an ...
A: These coins were only made in silver alloy. The US mint did not produce any gold coins with the ...
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| penny | 1/14/2009 |
Q: I have 1945 and 1957 wheat penny that i believe is called broadstruck they both have like a rim ...
A: Broad-strikes happen when a coin is struck without the collar to contain and form the rim and edge. ...
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| two dollar bills | 1/13/2009 |
Q: I inherited 70 two dollar bills some printed in the twenties, some printed in the fifities and a few ...
A: Only some of the replacement notes from the 1920’s have extraordinary values. But the 1922 series ...
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| 1955D penny | 1/13/2009 |
Q: I came across a 1955D penny. There is a double D where one D is horizontal, but the coin is not in ...
A: Paul The 1955 D over D Rotated Clockwise is a known variety. Even in lower grades ...
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| 1919 one cent | 1/12/2009 |
Q: I recently found a 1919 one cent coin and the reverse side (Lincoln's bust) is upside down, is this ...
A: Is the Image upside down compared to a modern Lincoln Cent? The U.S. coinage uses what is called a ...
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| 10 dollar bill 1928 | 1/11/2009 |
Q: I have 2 1928 10 dollar bills. Are the worth any more than 10 dollars?
A: I am sure you could sell them for more than the face value if they are in a collectable condition ...
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| Bullion | 1/10/2009 |
Q: I have decide to buy Bullions, however I not sure which one to get Eagle, Maple, Krugerrand or ...
A: If they are not the proof versions and you are not looking at the coins numismatic ally as ...
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| trade dollar | 1/9/2009 |
Q: can an authentic 1872 trade dollar have have inscription of "trade dollar /420 grams/ 900 fine" ...
A: There were no U.S. Trade Dollars made in 1872. Take a look at the date again and be sure it is a USA ...
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| copper 1943 penny | 1/8/2009 |
Q: On a recent visit to the WWII Museum in New Orleans, I learned about the steel pennies made in 1943 ...
A: You have it right on the background of the coins. Owing to a shortage of copper during the War, the ...
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| Lincoln Wheat Coins | 1/8/2009 |
Q: I also have an unopened roll of "30 out of circulation Lincoln Wheat Coins" awarded by the ...
A: Opening this roll would not change the value. I have never heard of this kind of roll and you are ...
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| Quarter? | 1/8/2009 |
Q: I've found what looks like a quarter. Have there been any smooth surface quarters made? This one ...
A: I really need a better description or date. Liberty was pictured on all USA Quarters before 1932. ...
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| 1924 silver dollar | 1/6/2009 |
Q: I have a 1924 silver dollar. perfect condition on front, completely blank on the back. Is it ...
A: I do know nothing is impossible, does the reverse look like it was sanded? There is only the ...
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| 1904 indian head penny | 1/6/2009 |
Q: I have a 1904 one cent penny. On one side it has an indian head & below the head it has the year ...
A: I hang on to many of these Indian Head Cents in lower grades even common date ones. They are ...
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| 1893 Half Dollar | 1/6/2009 |
Q: I appreciated reading your 10/18/04 answer to an inquiry where you described how to best determine a ...
A: Good Question and thanks for writing me. Grading these takes a well trained eye. This may be the ...
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| steel penny | 1/5/2009 |
Q: I would like to know the value of a 1943 S steel penny?
A: The 1943 Lincoln Cents are 'ZINC COATED STEEL' released only in 1943. And there is some small value ...
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| 1960 penny Denver mint | 1/5/2009 |
Q: I have a 1960 penny from the Denver mint with a "gold-like" coating, not the typical copper color. ...
A: It is not a proof coin. Proof One Cent coins were only made at the Philadelphia Mint in 1960. They ...
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| childhood collection rediscovered | 1/4/2009 |
Q: In 1960 I created an album of currency my Air Force father had brought home from around the world. ...
A: This is a great hobby, see how it can be spred over a lifetime! I am not an expert on non ...
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| 1988 Penny | 1/4/2009 |
Q: My mother has a penny that is stamped 19888. It has an extra 8 after the date. We can't find out ...
A: Always happy to help, it is an oddity in the coin world. I have already checked all major sources ...
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| 1861 confederate half dollar | 1/3/2009 |
Q: I have a coin witch appears to be silver it reads confederate states of america it has a shield on ...
A: I do think this coin is a copy or ‘Tribute Coin’ replica made and sold for years. I have heard of ...
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| edge lettering bust dollars | 1/3/2009 |
Q: everyone says lettered edge with various ornaments inbetween but noone has a picture of a lettered ...
A: I am sending a sample of how hard it is to see in a photograph. Feel free to write me back in a ...
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| 1898 gold penny | 1/3/2009 |
Q: Back in June 2008, you asked a question regarding a gold penny dated 1989? I think you meant 1898? ...
A: I am sure that this question was not asked by me, but I may have answered one like it. I do not ...
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| 1988 Penny | 1/3/2009 |
Q: My mother has a penny that is stamped 19888. It has an extra 8 after the date. We can't find out ...
A: I am more than happy to help you solve this question. But since I cannot see your coin I need more ...
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| old coin | 1/3/2009 |
Q: I have a old silver coin that has a soldier or hunter on the front, with liberty across the top and ...
A: Can you see any Date? Is there a small letter on each side of the opening at the bottom of the wall? ...
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| Silver Eagles | 1/2/2009 |
Q: I am a novice collector. Is there a reputable reference guide available for purchase, to determine ...
A: If you did not get my previous answer let me know I will resend it. Some numbers released today ...
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| quarters worth | 1/2/2009 |
Q: Are there any of the 50 state quarters worth a lot of money that the mint has issued? I here there ...
A: Only MINT-STATE Specimens are going to be carrying a large premium. Basically all the states are ...
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| Wheat Pennies | 1/2/2009 |
Q: Papa Jack, In going through my grandmother's things I found an envelope full of Wheat pennies ...
A: Great Question! These later date wheat back Lincoln cents only sell from ten cents to twenty five ...
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| 1 ounce penny | 1/1/2009 |
Q: I Just Bought A 1987 Lincoln Cent Commemorative Copy One Ounce Round. AMC Made in USA. What Is It ...
A: Is your piece About 1.4 inch in diameter? If so it is valued at about $11.60 as of today. This is ...
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| Sasagawea Dollar | 1/1/2009 |
Q: All coins appeared in very good condition except the Sasagawea Dollar. Along the lower right rim, ...
A: Without seeing the coin I cannot say. The experimental finishes consisted of how the blanks were ...
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| quarter | 1/1/2009 |
Q: I was opening a roll of quarters and one of the quarters in the roll wasn't stamped on either side. ...
A: If you are talking about an un-stamped or blank planchet these coin blanks come in two types. The ...
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| silver certificate 50.00 | 12/31/2008 |
Q: i was wondering what the value of the 1934 50.00 silver certificate would be it has a center crease ...
A: What makes you think it is a silver certificate? There were only Gold Certificates issued for a ...
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| Shop-at-home shows | 12/30/2008 |
Q: What is your advice to a novice about what the guy says the value is of mint proof sets sold on ...
A: To my experience there has not been any reasonably priced coin set on the infomercials. This is ...
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| Dime Gold Color | 12/30/2008 |
Q: I also have a golden colored dime dated 2000. Have you heard of any other gold colored dimes minted ...
A: There were no reports of any gold tone dimes made at the USA Mint. This was not made this way at ...
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| State Quarters & Their Value | 12/30/2008 |
Q: I have approximately $600.00 in mixed quarters collected over the last couple of years. I am ...
A: There were 10 years and 50 designs made at three mints. This leaves BILLIONS of coins to be looked ...
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| Proof variations | 12/30/2008 |
Q: How can a 1968 PR69 DCAM Lincoln Cent be also graded as PR69 CAM and/or PR69 RD. If the coin(s) are ...
A: I am not too sure of the question you are asking, but I will do my best. The grading of the coin is ...
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| Shop-at-home shows | 12/30/2008 |
Q: What is your advice to a novice about what the guy says the value is of mint proof sets sold on ...
A: The ones I have seen on the shopping channels are extremely over priced. Sometimes Grossly ...
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| lincoln penny | 12/29/2008 |
Q: A while ago i found a lincoln penny with a clover on it i was wondering if this is a collectable ...
A: The coin you describe is a well-known alteration of a coin. This coin is not an error or an ...
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| Coins | 12/29/2008 |
Q: Hey i was wondering if you could help me identify a coin i had. On one side it has the statue of ...
A: This is not a coin at all. This is one of the countless silver rounds being produced. Its value is ...
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| silver certificate 50.00 | 12/29/2008 |
Q: i was wondering what the value of the 1934 50.00 silver certificate would be it has a center crease ...
A: There were no silver certificates made in 1934 with a 50 dollar face value. Please check your note ...
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| trade dollars | 12/28/2008 |
Q: replicas?
A: You would need more information like the weight of the coin and the mottos, and the surface ...
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| 1971 Kennedy Half Dollar | 12/28/2008 |
Q: I received this coin as change sometime in 1972. I have carried it with me until 2 years ago, when I ...
A: It is not one of a kind, and was not issued by the US Mint this way. This is an altered coin. ...
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| mark on a 1880 dollar | 12/27/2008 |
Q: i have a coin with a "m" On the ribbon under the eagle does that mean any thing ?
A: Did you see it on the front or the back? The letter M found on the coin is the artists initial. ...
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| silver dollar | 12/27/2008 |
Q: I have a good condition 1989 silver dollar. How do I find out it's value? 1901? ANSWER: Hello ...
A: I am glad you could use the quick grading guide as it helps narrow down you values. Thanks for the ...
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| silver dollar | 12/27/2008 |
Q: I have a good condition 1989 silver dollar. How do I find out it's value? 1901?
A: Did you mean another date? You wrote 1989 there were Morgan dollars made of 90% silver from 1878 to ...
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| 1849 usa dime | 12/26/2008 |
Q: i have a dime from 1849 is it worth anything?
A: Nice find! This type coin is interesting. The 1849 Seated Liberty dime was made at 2 mints ...
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| Copper/Steel Penny | 12/25/2008 |
Q: I have a wheat penny in my safety deposit box that has copper and steel on it. It is either 1942 ...
A: I really have to get more information on your piece to help. None of these USA One Cent coins are ...
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| two headed quarter | 12/24/2008 |
Q: my friend found a two headed quarter from 1966 could it be real?
A: This is a very common question I have been asked a number of times in the past. There is no USA coin ...
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| Republic of Texas Paper Bills | 12/24/2008 |
Q: PAPAJACK, I have a similar $100.00 Republic of Texas that "Robert" back in August 08. Where in South ...
A: , I cannot seem to remember a $100 note question are you sure I answered it in ...
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| $50 Silver Coin | 12/23/2008 |
Q: Do you know what the value of a .999 5 ounce Silver Chief Running Antelope $50 dollar coin is?
A: The US mint does not make silver rounds and without seeing the other side I cannot be sure what you ...
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| bills | 12/23/2008 |
Q: I have a couple of 1996 bills with a * at the end of the serial number Do you know approx. what they ...
A: The 1996 $1 Star notes may sell to collectors for up to $5.00 in crisp uncirculated condition. If it ...
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| Leif Ericson commorative coins | 12/23/2008 |
Q: Did Iceland make an uncirculated version of the 2000 Icelandic proof? I have the proof version. I ...
A: I have never seen or heard of an Uncirculated Finish on the silver Leif Ericson 1000 Kronur ...
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| silver ounce | 12/21/2008 |
Q: I closely read this answer: http://en.allexperts.com/q/Coin-Collecting-2297/coin-6.htm I have the ...
A: Sorry to bother you I did not see the image I up-loaded of the original design on a US Dime? Did ...
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| mint marks | 12/20/2008 |
Q: Where is the mint marks on a liberty head half dollar ? If they are plane with none how much is a ...
A: Silver coins made prior to 1965 are trading about 10 times the face value. This is about $5 for a ...
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| quarter | 12/20/2008 |
Q: i have a Florida quarter. the front side is ok. but the back side seems to be smeared and flat in ...
A: Do you mean the design is all missing or just part of the design is missing and blurry? These are ...
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| 100 dollar coin | 12/19/2008 |
Q: when will the 100 dollar coin will be released or minted to the public? How will i purchase it or ...
A: The only $100 coin the USA has ever issued is the one ounce platinum bullion coin. They have been ...
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| quarter doller misprint | 12/19/2008 |
Q: I have a quarter that has the eagal on both sides. It looks real but I have been told that it could ...
A: I do have some catalogs on USA Error Notes. There seems to be a wide range of errors like this and ...
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| 1975 CENT clipped | 12/17/2008 |
Q: I have a 1975 CENT that is clipped from 10 - 12 o'clock around the coin. I was wondering what it ...
A: This clipping is more common than you might think. A coin missing from 10% to 25% yet retaining the ...
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| 2001 Gold Eagle | 12/16/2008 |
Q: My husband and I received a coin for our wedding from a family member. I have no clue how much this ...
A: This is not Dan, I was referred your question by allexperts.com team. Always remember the dollar ...
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| Misprinted Pennies | 12/16/2008 |
Q: a 1979 penney "D" mint mark, very thin but does not appear to be worn or smashed in any way. both ...
A: How high are the rims? Do they extend unusually high from the face of the coin? This coin needs to ...
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| Why I'm dropping out of the rating process at Allexperts | 12/15/2008 |
Q: I want to share with you my decision to drop out of the answer 'rating' process at Allexperts, at ...
A: I can identify with your feeling but no one should judge anyone else. I noticed a lacking in the ...
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| Old Pennies and a Dime | 12/15/2008 |
Q: I have a very worn (or maybe it's just dirty) 1941 dime and several pennies from 1944 on up. I know ...
A: A word of advice, do not try to clean the coins in any way. It makes them non- collectable. ...
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| One Troy Ounce .999 Fine Silver | 12/14/2008 |
Q: My step daughter recently found a coin on the beach and we can find nothing about it anywere. On ...
A: This is not a coin at all. This is one of the countless silver rounds being produced. Its value is ...
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| gold coin | 12/14/2008 |
Q: I recently found a gold 2005 1 pound coin. It has the Menai Bridge on one side. I've found the sets ...
A: I cannot answer accurately foreign coins and currency it is not my field. Many of the circulating ...
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| 1965 washington coin | 12/14/2008 |
Q: how much would this coin be worth i was just going thru some change off mine and found it it has a ...
A: All USA quarters do have a reeded edge and all quarters since 1965 have a pure copper center and ...
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| coins | 12/14/2008 |
Q: How much is a 1916 wheat penny worth?
A: Your Lincoln Wheat cent ranges from .50¢ to $5.50 in circulated grades depending on how worn your ...
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| cleaned slab | 12/13/2008 |
Q: I saw an 1895-S Morgan for sale on ebay but the slab has on it CLEANED so how much do you pay for ...
A: Without looking at a piece it is hard to give you a range of value it would fall between. Write me ...
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| $20 1925 gold coin | 12/12/2008 |
Q: Looking to sell and value: In plastic box "PCGS MS65" Also, 1955-S 1c: "MS-68 RD", I.G.S These are ...
A: The $20 gold coin from the Philadelphia mint graded MS-65 by PCGS has sold at auction consistently ...
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| quarter doller misprint | 12/12/2008 |
Q: I have a quarter that has the eagal on both sides. It looks real but I have been told that it could ...
A: This is a common question I have been asked a number of times in the past. There is no USA coin with ...
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| Coin I found | 12/12/2008 |
Q: 1789 Goerge Washington Coin Writing on coin is 1789 first president USA 1797 Side pic of Goerge ...
A: I need to know how large the piece is. What metal it is made from? (Copper, Silver, Gold?) Are ...
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| Senior Officers in C.S.A. | 12/11/2008 |
Q: you responded to a question concerning a Joseph Eggleston Johnston medal, I recently purchased a lot ...
A: I am afraid I do not remember an answer or the question on "Joseph Eggleston Johnston" medal. If you ...
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| Value????? | 12/10/2008 |
Q: Good Morning, RED Seal $2.00 bill Series 1963? Silver Dollar Series 1957A. Both are in very good ...
A: The main Grades are FINE, EXTRA FINE and CRISP UNCIRCULATED. I am guessing yours are still crisp and ...
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| Silver Medallion Soil Conservation Society | 12/10/2008 |
Q: We have an official silver medallion NO. 1333 that commemorates the 25th Anniversary of the Soil ...
A: , Medals are not my specialty, but the AllExperts.com forwarded your ...
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| 1917 U.S. dollars and old coins | 12/9/2008 |
Q: I have found 4 $1.00 bills from 1917. They have a red treasury seal on them. They have been folded ...
A: There is no real need to authenticate such common coins I have not seen or heard of counterfeits ...
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| Great Seal | 12/9/2008 |
Q: I have enclosed pictures of a piece i have had for some time and would like any information ...
A: Note- I made your answer private by checking a box on this answer form. This hides your coin ...
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| 1917 Liberty quarter | 12/9/2008 |
Q: I have two questions if not too much trouble? I was going through my sons old money given to him by ...
A: glad to help. I cannot tell you anything on the 1936 note you have though I am only an expert on ...
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| 1943 lincoln steel penny | 12/8/2008 |
Q: I have a 1943 steel lincoln penny and the everything is ok except i noticed that the D that is ...
A: There are several reported errors of the D mint mark re-punched into the die off of the original ...
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| new quarter | 12/8/2008 |
Q: I have a brand new quarter that has two heads. I guess it was supposed to have one of the states on ...
A: No bother at all, Thank you. Quarters Dimes and Half dollars are made of a sandwich of metals. The ...
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| Bi-Centenial Quarter | 12/8/2008 |
Q: I received a bi-centennial quarter for change the other day and when I tried to use it in a vending ...
A: I cannot say why a vending machine would refuse the coin. The machine tolerances are set too tight ...
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| Coin collection | 12/8/2008 |
Q: I write to find out from you the real purpose why people engage in this kind of hobbie as I do ...
A: This is a great question but has more than one answer I will only cove some aspect of Coin ...
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| 1886 dollar coin | 12/8/2008 |
Q: i have several silver dollar coins from 1886 to 1925 my question is there such a thing as a platinum ...
A: I have never heard of platinum 1886 USA Morgan Dollar being made. In fact the dies used to produce a ...
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| hawaii quarter | 12/7/2008 |
Q: recently purchased 50 rolls at three different banks here in Hawaii. These coins are uncirculated. ...
A: This is not Mr. Moore, I was referred your question by all experts.com team. Missing letters and ...
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| 1987 non-copper penny with present engraved on it (pictures included) | 12/7/2008 |
Q: Mr. Moore, I recently came across a penny that was dated in 1987 and has a present/gift box ...
A: This is not Mr. Moore, I was referred your question by all experts.com team. These items sell for ...
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| new quarter w/no back | 12/6/2008 |
Q: I'm not sure what state the quarter is or what year but it is one of the newer U.S. quarters. It ...
A: This is not Dan, I was referred your question by all experts.com team. Are you sure there is no ...
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| missing date number | 12/5/2008 |
Q: I just discovered a Liberty Half Dollar of the 50's Era and the date is missing a number! The coin ...
A: This should be a Franklin-Liberty Bell type if it is a half dollar they were often weakly struck and ...
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| new quarter | 12/5/2008 |
Q: I have a brand new quarter that has two heads. I guess it was supposed to have one of the states on ...
A: This is a common question I have been asked a number of times in the past. There is no USA coin with ...
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| Canadian two dollar bill | 12/3/2008 |
Q: I have a Canadian two dollar bill signed by the deputy governor and the governor dated 1986. I ...
A: I cannot answer accurately for foreign currency it is not my field. And I am not sure if you have ...
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| Coin I found | 12/2/2008 |
Q: I have come across a coin, that I am curious about. I think it may be a Japanese coin. It has ...
A: I cannot answer accurately for this foreign coin. They are not my field. I am not an expert on ...
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| Canadian Maple Leaf | 11/28/2008 |
Q: I do not have an image of these coins but I can send if needed. I have a series of "gold" maple ...
A: No one I asked has had one sided Gold Maple Leafs come across their hands. Therefore I suspect you ...
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| Louisiana Purchase nickel misprint | 11/28/2008 |
Q: I know someone that has a 2004 Louisiana Purchase commemorative nickel, and on the back the design ...
A: This sounds like there was a coin stuck in the press at the US Mint and when the next blank landed ...
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| Louisiana Purchase nickel misprint | 11/28/2008 |
Q: I know someone that has a 2004 Louisiana Purchase commemorative nickel, and on the back the design ...
A: I need to know if the normal image was struck on the coin as well. If the original image was not ...
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| information | 11/27/2008 |
Q: i got a silver dollar from 1851 worth somenthing? thank you. it has a head with the lefth ...
A: Without seeing the piece I cannot say what you have. If it is the piece pictured below here is some ...
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| 1983 Penny | 11/27/2008 |
Q: My ex husband told me about a 1983 penny and it was worth over a grand. So, I go home and start ...
A: There were a few Double Die Errors made in 1983 on the Lincoln Cent. The first has the heads side ...
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| old coins | 11/27/2008 |
Q: I have recently found an old coin and was wondering if u can tell me its worth? it is an edinburgh ...
A: I cannot answer accurately for all foreign coins they are not my field. I am not an expert on ...
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| Value of Commemorative coin... | 11/25/2008 |
Q: I have a 1890 - 1969 President Dwight D. Eisenhower Commemorative dollar in mint condition. It ...
A: Is the coin you refer to The Eisenhower Centennial Dollar? If it is not the coin shown in the image ...
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| 1936 mercury dime | 11/25/2008 |
Q: I have an old 1936 mercury dime, facing left, I would guess is in good condition. how much is it ...
A: Nobody throws away money. It seems to continue to change hands and be stored away. Although you ...
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| officialobamacoin | 11/25/2008 |
Q: waht is the value going to be on the new Obama coins? ...
A: Are you talking about the advertisements at the top of the About.Com page? If so you are not the ...
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| copy of 1895 morgan stanley silver dollar | 11/25/2008 |
Q: I would like to find out how much silver is in the copy. On the side with the eagle under the right ...
A: Without examining the piece there is no way to tell how much silver or any metal is in the piece. ...
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| officialobamacoin | 11/24/2008 |
Q: waht is the value going to be on the new Obama coins? ...
A: I have not seen these particular coins but I can tell you the US mint did not produce the coins this ...
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| coins arizona | 11/24/2008 |
Q: i am looking for coin guys in ariszona to sell some coins to. can u help?
A: I need more information to answer this properly. What country are the coins from? What metal are ...
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| 1957A Silver Certificate | 11/24/2008 |
Q: I have a 1957 A one dollar silver Certificate the serial has a star in front of the Number instead ...
A: These small size (current size) notes are similar to today’s Federal Reserve Notes except that they ...
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| lincoln wheat pennies | 11/22/2008 |
Q: My mother owns a roll of 30 out of circulation Lincoln wheat coins awarded by International Home ...
A: Lincoln Head Cents 1909 to 1933 are a bit more valuable than dates after that. For grading the ...
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| 1972 Kennedy half-dollar | 11/21/2008 |
Q: I have a 1972 half dollar. It has Kennedy on the Front and an Eagle on the back but it seems to be ...
A: I am not sure what do you mean by “but it seems to be upside down” ? Are you flipping it top to ...
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| one penny large 1945 | 11/21/2008 |
Q: my sister found this large pennies ive done a little research and haven't found it only half pennie ...
A: Half Penny of 1945 Obverse Shows King George VI - the ‘ship’ halfpenny The reverse was inspired by ...
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| coin identification | 11/21/2008 |
Q: Found a quarter sized copper colored coin during the demo of an old house. Has a date of 1747 and ...
A: My experience is with coins that were issues by the USA Mint. Colonial coins are not my strong ...
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| 1986 P U.S. Quarter | 11/20/2008 |
Q: I have a 1986 P Quarter that is missing the "I": the first half of "N" and the entire "T" are ...
A: They type of defect you describe for this coin exhibits is called a Filled-Die Error. Grease and ...
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| silver dollar | 11/19/2008 |
Q: Is there any great value for an 1829 silver dollar? ANSWER: Hello Jan, Thank you for selecting me ...
A: As for a rough price range on any coin - Collectors have devised a numerical grading system for ...
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| SILVER COINS | 11/19/2008 |
Q: I have a 1963,1964 quarters, 1922,1923 silver dollars, 1942, 1943 silver half dollar and other old ...
A: Good question your silver coins are worth about 10 times their face value in silver content alone ...
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| 1982 lincoln cent "DDR" | 11/17/2008 |
Q: Is the 1982 lincoln cent ddr RARE?how much is the market value of this coin?i haven't seen yet on ...
A: To my surprise there was no record of a Double Die Reverse (DDR) error on the 1982 One Cent coin ...
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| Colorado 2006 Quarter | 11/17/2008 |
Q: I hate to tell you this, but a few weeks ago I thought my eyes where going bad. While standing in ...
A: This type of error is called a CUD; it is caused by the die that strikes the coins having a broken ...
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| $20 dollar bill | 11/16/2008 |
Q: My mother found a couple of 20 and 10 dollar bills. One of the $20 bills says series 1950 A and ...
A: Your 1950-A $20 Federal Reserve Note signed by Ivy Baker Priest and George M. Humphrey were printed ...
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| Misprinted $10.00 Canadian bill | 11/15/2008 |
Q: I have a 2001, misprinted $10.00 Canadian bill. It does not have any signature. The serial number ...
A: I am not an expert on foreign notes and coins. And I do not have much information on them. And ...
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| 1962 paper money | 11/14/2008 |
Q: Were there $1 bills printed in 1962? This is my birth year and i'm working on putting together a ...
A: There were no USA $1 notes issued with the 1962 date! This does not mean there was no note printed ...
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| rare coins | 11/14/2008 |
Q: i have found a coin from the U.S. treasury.it looks like a penny. on one side hasthe logo of the us ...
A: This is a Philadelphia Mint token. They are made of the same metal as the One Cent coin. They ...
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| Liberty Quarter | 11/13/2008 |
Q: I have a silver Liberty Quarter but it has no date, however it does have a "M" on the lower right on ...
A: The Standing Liberty Quarter Dollar was made from 1916 to 1930. Yours is probably a pre-1926 since ...
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| 1950and196920dollarbills | 11/13/2008 |
Q: We would like to know if these 20 dollar bills are worth anything? Thanks.
A: You need to look for specific items on USA Paper Notes; What does it say across the top (above the ...
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| 1861 confederate states of america | 11/10/2008 |
Q: I have a 1861 confederate states of america half dol. It has the shield on the front and back. The ...
A: This double reverse piece was not listed anywhere in the catalogs as a real coin. It may have been ...
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| coin | 11/10/2008 |
Q: I have a our navy coin, no date,head on other side of guy with crown looks like columbus. size of ...
A: Glad one of the sites I mentioned was right for you. You should look at the date again though and ...
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| Mint Error Coin | 11/10/2008 |
Q: Mr Papajack, My father found a mint error coin around 1958 and has held it since. It is a silver ...
A: I want to give you web sites and quotes for your coin only. I always have to make these answers ...
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| pre decimal coins | 11/10/2008 |
Q: I have 2 pennies a 1924 australian penny with a dot beside the lower scroll & a 1912 with a H under ...
A: I cannot answer accurately for all foreign coins they are not my field. Many of them are common ...
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| coin | 11/9/2008 |
Q: I have a our navy coin, no date,head on other side of guy with crown looks like columbus. size of ...
A: It likely is a Hard Times Token. Yours is political in nature. There were many different patterns of ...
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| paper money | 11/9/2008 |
Q: I have a 20 dollar bill and a 10 they do not have IN GOD WE TRUST on the back,just wondering what ...
A: I need a bit more information to give you a range of value for the answer. There are some years that ...
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| 1994 or 1996 p US quarter with missing edges | 11/8/2008 |
Q: i just got this quarter today and i was wondering if this was done by someone that had the quarter ...
A: I just saw this question was sent to the question pool some time ago and thought I may be able to ...
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| Proof coins | 11/7/2008 |
Q: Lets take a 1976S Rose...Dime....This is what confuses me, "1976 S PERFECT PROOF CAMEO ROOSEVELT ...
A: There were no Silver Dimes made in 1976. Although there were Bicentennial Dollars, Half Dollars and ...
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| bill taft medal | 11/7/2008 |
Q: i geuss i want to know what the last guy asked .... basically is this medal of any value? is it ...
A: I found 2 on ebay one sold for a dollar righ away and one for $10 dis not sell yet. This type of ...
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| 1944 Half Penny | 11/6/2008 |
Q: Did you ever find anything out about the 1944 Half Penny with the ship on the back, and the man's ...
A: I do not remember being asked about this coin. Sorry if the question was not forwarded to you by ...
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| Coins - | 11/3/2008 |
Q: I have several coins I have been trying to look up online. 1. Where do I take them to be ...
A: One Dollar Coins: The 1884, 1886, 1896 and 1900 are Morgan dollars Coins are valued on a scale from ...
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| 1943 copper penny | 10/31/2008 |
Q: i have a 1943 copper penny that was hidden by my grandmother behind a window sill. I tried picking ...
A: The coin that is RARE is the COPPER 1943 Cent. Not the Steel Cent. The 1943 copper cent is one of ...
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| Coin | 10/30/2008 |
Q: I found a coin that says Elizabeth II and Bermuda on one side with a picture of a woman with a ...
A: Foreign coins are not my field. The Bermuda Monetary Authority issues the coin you have and I do ...
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| 1969 silver penny | 10/29/2008 |
Q: I found a 1969 silver or aluminum D penny. I have been looking online and can't find any info on ...
A: There was no recorded error in my catalogs of a off metal strike on your cents. How clear is the ...
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| old coins and bills | 10/28/2008 |
Q: have found a gold coin from the U.S. Mint. The coin says The Dept. of The Treasury 1789 on one ...
A: This first item is a token from the Denver mint. They are plentiful and you may only get a dollar ...
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| lincoln penny | 10/28/2008 |
Q: i have a 1972 Lincoln penny that not only is silver or something similar in color but also you see ...
A: I need a bit more information to answer you question. Is the other side of the coin struck ...
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| Confederate States of Am 1981 Coin | 10/27/2008 |
Q: I have some old coins and am slowing going through them to identify them and check their values. I ...
A: This is likely a copy of the Confederate Half Dollar coin. Not all copies were marked as such. There ...
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| buffalo nickel | 10/27/2008 |
Q: i have found a buffalo nickel with what seems like a conquistador on the front. there is not date ...
A: If there is no depiction of an American Indian on the front of this coin it has been altered. ...
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| The value of my coins | 10/27/2008 |
Q: 1# I have a one dollar coin dated 1923 &it has a picture of a like roman lady on the front &a eagel ...
A: , I found this question in the pool of questions other experts had thrown away. I do ...
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| Dads coin collection | 10/26/2008 |
Q: PapaJack, Just read your post as my mom and I are searching for a few answers on my Dads coin ...
A: You did not say how large this collection is or what types of coins it contains. You will get better ...
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| old 20 and ten dollar bills | 10/26/2008 |
Q: I have several old bills they are 1934 some are ten and some are twenty. I have one ten that has a ...
A: I need to Know If there is a letter after the date What does it say across the top (above the ...
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| value of coin | 10/26/2008 |
Q: I have a 1946 Booker T Washington Half Dollar. Can you give me some info about it. Thanks Jason
A: This is a USA Commemorative Half Dollar. It was issued to perpetuate the ideals and teachings of ...
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| buffalo nickel | 10/25/2008 |
Q: I have a buffalo nickel from 1936. Below the date, a capital F is imprinted in the coin. What does ...
A: This is an Indian Head also called a Buffalo nickel. And that you can see all the digits on the date ...
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| coin | 10/25/2008 |
Q: I have a coin in platic and it is very dark. I will try to give best info. The coin is very small ...
A: Can you give me a bit more information? What kind of plastic holder is it in? Is there anything ...
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| 2 dollar bill | 10/24/2008 |
Q: I found among my father's things, a 2 dollar bill that has a post office stamp of April 13, 1976 and ...
A: For the $2.00 notes the value is always questionable. The 1976 $2.00 Federal Reserve Note with out ...
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| AAW | 10/23/2008 |
Q: I have a rare coin passed down from a few generations and I am curious of its worth. It's a 1946 San ...
A: I found no records that mention Weinman personally initialing coins. The 1946 was the second to ...
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| one troy ounce silver trade coin | 10/23/2008 |
Q: I have a silver trade coin with a man face with a headress of some kind of leaves and flower, then ...
A: This is not a coin at all. This is one of the countless silver rounds being produced. Its value is ...
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| old coins | 10/22/2008 |
Q: We just came into old coins upon my grandma's death. They are dimes, pennies, quarters from ...
A: Sorry for the delay this is an involved question. These coins do have more than face value. For ...
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| SILVER CERTIFICATES | 10/22/2008 |
Q: i have a one dollar bill series 1957A M77833170A i was just wondering if it is worth anything. it ...
A: Silver Certificates – these small size (same as the current US size) notes are similar to today’s ...
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| 1926 penny misstamped | 10/21/2008 |
Q: I have a 1926D wheat penny that misstamped. the coin looks fine its just the back is off by about 10 ...
A: I found no record of a rotated die error for the 1926-D US Cent. I do not think the error is worth ...
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| dime/penny | 10/21/2008 |
Q: I have a 1948 dime that when you flip over is a wheat penny. Mom gave it to me with a bunch of ...
A: This 11 cent piece is a trick coin. They are not rare and it is not an error coin. I have ...
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| a penny whitout obverse | 10/21/2008 |
Q: I get a one cent coin that does not have the obverse , I just can see the zinc core. The coin looks ...
A: It may be possible but the coin should exhibit other defects as well. Is the outside diameter still ...
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| 1980 penny | 10/21/2008 |
Q: also the size is slightly larger diameter and the thickness is also larger than a normal 1980 ...
A: It is likely just a novelty not a collector’s item. The US Mint didn’t strike it like this. For ...
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| 1966 Penny that looks like a nickle | 10/20/2008 |
Q: I have a 1966 penny that actually looks like a nickle.There is a trace of copper on the inside of ...
A: It is likely just a novelty not a collector’s item. The US Mint didn’t strike it like this. For ...
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| 1788 Mass. Coin | 10/19/2008 |
Q: I am in possession of a coin that my father found in a century home he was remodeling some time ago. ...
A: I need more information to tell you what you might have. What designs are on the coin? Are there ...
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| 1858 2.50 gold piece | 10/19/2008 |
Q: Do you know the value of the above coin?
A: This date was made at 2 mint facilities and has different values. One had no mint mark and the other ...
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| weird penny | 10/18/2008 |
Q: I recently got this odd penny as change. the Penny is fully struck on the back and from the reverse ...
A: The US Cent is not a laminated coin it is copper plated zinc. If the copper is removed you see the ...
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| value of a coin | 10/18/2008 |
Q: My husband received a 1916 dime in change. It has a head on the front and reads United States of ...
A: This is worth more than a dime the silver in these coins alone is worth more than a dollar. Look ...
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| 1917 penny no mark | 10/18/2008 |
Q: how much is the penny worth
A: Most circulated coins range from Good (grade-G4) to Almost Un-circulated (grade-AU50) on the scale. ...
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| 1921 Silver Cent | 10/18/2008 |
Q: I have a 1921 Silver Lincoln penny and I cannot find any information about it. Do you know anything ...
A: I found no recorded error in my catalogs of an off-metal strike on your cent. How clear is the ...
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| 1935G Silver Certificate star note | 10/18/2008 |
Q: I recently acquired a 1935G Silver Certificate with the serial number *10975770 G with a blue seal. ...
A: Currency collecting is not my field. Your note if worn is worth 1 to 3 dollars over ...
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| Liberia Kennedy proof set | 10/17/2008 |
Q: I have a Kennedy proof set Date 2001 in wooden case with two coins one for John and One for Jackie. ...
A: These are not officially released coins since they are not able to be spent in Liberia. They are ...
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| $20 Bill | 10/16/2008 |
Q: WHAT IS THE VALUE (if any) FOR A UNITED STATES OF AMERICA $20.00 BILL THAT HAS THE NATIONAL BANK OF ...
A: This should state on it NATIONAL CURRENCY in the top middle part on the front. The number 10660 is ...
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| silver certificate | 10/16/2008 |
Q: I have a 1923 series silver certificate H27291005B signed by H.H. Speelman (register of the ...
A: You did not mention what denomination the note is I think there was only the $1 dated 1923 with ...
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| counterfeit penny | 10/16/2008 |
Q: not terribly important, similar to another question you had. a light goldish tan colored penny, ...
A: For an accurate value the coin must be seen. I can give you a range of values for it though. These ...
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| California Fractional Coin | 10/16/2008 |
Q: I have an eight sided gold coin that I believe is a fractional from California. It is 3/8" across ...
A: As you requested here are A.N.A. Dealers near Roseville California: Johnny H. Heleva PO Box 375 ...
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| $20 Bill | 10/16/2008 |
Q: WHAT IS THE VALUE (if any) FOR A UNITED STATES OF AMERICA $20.00 BILL THAT HAS THE NATIONAL BANK OF ...
A: I need a bit more information from you to answer a question like this. There are so many ...
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| Mis-Stamp | 10/16/2008 |
Q: I have a mis-stamped penny. The tails side of it is there but the heads side is ALMOST COMPLETELY ...
A: No coin can be exactly valued without being seen. For the cause of the missing or flattened side on ...
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| Possible Mis-minted 1972 quarter | 10/14/2008 |
Q: My father insists that a 1972 quarter that he acquired is worth a lot of money. It is not the ...
A: There may be some value to the coin but without examining it no one can say. Things like this must ...
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| Cal. gold coins & 1878 silver dollars | 10/14/2008 |
Q: My father gave me his coin collection from when he was young.There are 21 Cal. gold coins - both ...
A: I am not sure of what you want from this appraisal. For an insurance value, replacement value, a ...
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| Uncut 2003 series 2 Dollar Bill eighth note sheets | 10/14/2008 |
Q: I have a few of these and wanted to know if i should hold on to them or just sell them. I have tried ...
A: The series of 4 notes was more popular but has no real premium in the current market, selling for ...
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| gold $2.50 indian head coin | 10/14/2008 |
Q: PapaJack, I have a 1913 $2.50 gold Indian head coin. What type of appraisal price range should I ...
A: These coins are valued on a set scale. Collectors have devised a numerical grading system for coins. ...
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| Proof set opening tool | 10/10/2008 |
Q: Greetings, is there such a thing as a proof set opening tool? How would you get the coins out ...
A: There is no specific tool needed to open USA proof sets. The hard plastic cases may be snapped ...
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| peace dollars | 10/9/2008 |
Q: what is the difference in value between normal and business strike coins
A: Normal coins you handle are business strike. The term BUSINESS STRIKE is a descriptive term used ...
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| 1935 Hawaii dollar bill | 10/9/2008 |
Q: I have a silver certificate 1935 dollar bill that is stamped HAWAII is it worth anything or just a ...
A: These are the Hawaii Wartime Currency Notes that were released during WWII when the U.S. government ...
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| 3 Consecutive $20 Star Notes | 10/9/2008 |
Q: I have 3 chrisp $20 dollar bills that have consecutive numbers with stars at the end, ending numbers ...
A: I thought you may have some older notes these are still being issued. They are listed for $2 to $3 ...
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| 1855 50.00 coin | 10/9/2008 |
Q: In a old box of stamps. it is a wass molitor & co 50.00 dollars. looks like silver and says copy on ...
A: Reproduction coins have a very limited collector base and sell for different amounts depending on ...
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| 2 headed quarter | 10/8/2008 |
Q: I came across a 2 headed quarter made in 1973 one side has the mint stamp and the other side doesn't ...
A: In 1973 Quarters made at the Philadelphia mint did not get any mint mark. So now you can be sure ...
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| weird penny | 10/8/2008 |
Q: hello maybe you can help me i have a 1956 d us penny but it is silver or steal i have not been able ...
A: I found no record of Off-Metal blanks being made into cents for this date but nothing is impossible. ...
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| 3 Consecutive $20 Star Notes | 10/8/2008 |
Q: I have 3 chrisp $20 dollar bills that have consecutive numbers with stars at the end, ending numbers ...
A: I need more information to help you with this. What is the SERIES date (and letter if any) on the ...
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| value of coins | 10/8/2008 |
Q: I have some coins that I wondered the value of,if any. A 1848 one cent coin, a 1877 dime, a 1864 2 ...
A: Coins are valued on a scale from 1 to 70. And on how rare a coin is. With no or little experience it ...
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| double headed half dollar | 10/8/2008 |
Q: Found a double headed 1968-d Kenendy half dollar in my grandfather's/father's (and now my) coin ...
A: This is a very common question I have been asked a number of times in the past. They are not ...
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| silver coin | 10/7/2008 |
Q: I found a 1907 silver coin with what looks like a seated liberty on front, but it has a roman ...
A: This is not a silver coin but the same copper nickel alloy as the modern nickel is made from. ...
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| coins from Palau | 10/6/2008 |
Q: i'd like to buy coins from Palau but i dont know where they are minted i heard that us mint are but ...
A: This country uses the United States Dollar for their currency. There are some commemorative dollars ...
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| 1961 penny | 10/6/2008 |
Q: What is a 1961 DDO ms65 worth? I found one on e-bay, and they say they have never seen one in the ...
A: Is the coin professionally graded? If so Is it written in the plastic holder? There were only 2 ...
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| lincoln cent | 10/5/2008 |
Q: I have a set of lincoln cents that appears to be a commemorative set. Each penny has the state ...
A: These are real cents that have been altered. I have never seen a complete set and do not know what ...
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| $5 1849 gold liberty head | 10/5/2008 |
Q: Is there a variety of the 1849 $5 gold liberty head coin where the "49" on the date is double ...
A: I did not find a variety listed for the coin you mention I cannot say if it is common or unusual ...
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| penny from the 1940s | 10/5/2008 |
Q: I have a copper penny that is a little confusing. The date is 194J. I have compared it to every ...
A: Here are some dealers listed near you as requested. I am pretty sure you have a copy but since I ...
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| Value of Gold | 10/4/2008 |
Q: I have a gold crown that came off of a tooth long, long ago and was just wondering what it might be ...
A: Gold is valued according to the weight and purity of what you have. The value changes each day with ...
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| California Fractional Coin | 10/4/2008 |
Q: I have an eight sided gold coin that I believe is a fractional from California. It is 3/8" across ...
A: This might be a period piece or reproduction and would be considered a TOKEN. The true coins do ...
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| double headed 50 cent piece | 10/3/2008 |
Q: We have a Kennedy 50 cent piece with his head on both sides, but one side is dated 1966 and the ...
A: This is a very common question I have been asked a number of times in the past. There is no USA coin ...
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| wheat penny date missing 4th digit? | 10/3/2008 |
Q: I have a box of coins I got from my mother some time ago and my wife and I were looking through them ...
A: I think this is a filled die type error. Whether it was filled with grease or debris from the ...
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| penny from the 1940s | 10/2/2008 |
Q: I have a copper penny that is a little confusing. The date is 194J. I have compared it to every ...
A: I did not find any other record of this defect in the error sites I searched. The Picture you sent ...
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| Alaska Quarter | 10/2/2008 |
Q: I just received from the mint the Alaska Two-Roll Set (40/P listed as Aisle PA01 Bin OR61. In the ...
A: I think this is a filled die type error. Whether it was filled with grease or debris from the ...
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| 1904 penny silver colored? | 10/1/2008 |
Q: I have a 1904 Indian head penny that is silver in color. I thought it was a dime until I flipped it ...
A: It is likely a novelty item. Many cents have been plated over the years. It may have been ...
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| 1988 silver penny with 3 leave clover | 10/1/2008 |
Q: i found a silver penny with a three leave clover in front of Lincolns face, i can not find anything ...
A: I know your Cent was not made by the mint like this. It was altered after it was made by someone in ...
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| 1863 USA One Cent | 9/30/2008 |
Q: I have an 1863 United States Of America One Cent coin that I was given by my grandmother, and I was ...
A: This 1863 is a common date Indian Head Cent with 49.8 million produced and not overly valuable in ...
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| 1789 Gold Coin from U.S. Mint Denver CO | 9/29/2008 |
Q: I have found in my Father's collection a gold coin in a sealed bag from the U.S. Mint. The coin ...
A: This sounds like a mint token. They are currently made of the same metal as the One Cent coin each ...
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| lincoln penny | 9/29/2008 |
Q: I am a rookie coin collector so bear with me. I have a Lincoln cent but only the back half. Smooth ...
A: These coins were not laminated together but made from an alloy so it would never fall apart. If the ...
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| counterfeit penny | 9/29/2008 |
Q: not terribly important, similar to another question you had. a light goldish tan colored penny, ...
A: This sounds like one of the State Cents not a counterfeit coin! These coins were made for a ...
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| double stampe nickle | 9/29/2008 |
Q: i have found a double stamp faced coin one side has 1985 face and the other side has a 1986 face on ...
A: This is a very common question I have been asked a number of times in the past. They are not ...
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| American Eagle Gold Bullion coins | 9/28/2008 |
Q: 1988 1oz 1/2oz 1/4oz 1/10 oz gold Proof coin set. presentation case. Beautiful. What is it worth ...
A: Gold is hard to follow most dealers do not document the sale they make and the catalog prices all ...
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| Silver Eagle Double Date?? | 9/28/2008 |
Q: My 2008 silver American Eagle appears to have a hub or die-doubled date. It doesn't look like a ...
A: I found no record of any double die error for the 2008 date Silver Eagle. Though there is the ...
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| 1984 Kennedy Half | 9/28/2008 |
Q: I have a 1984-P Kennedy half with no FG on reverse and I've tried to get info about this coin w/o ...
A: The Kennedy Half dollar coin has the reverse using the Presidential Coat of Arms for the motif. This ...
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| Cleaning | 9/27/2008 |
Q: I collect and do not clean my coins. My buddy buffs hers with a dremel but doesn't use any kind of ...
A: Let me first state as a Coin Collector that coins are worth much less to coin collectors after ...
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| MS70 grade & full strike | 9/26/2008 |
Q: Is a full strike, with all the design attributes present, one of the requirements neccessary for a ...
A: Mint State 70 is the highest grade. However all it signifies is that the coin is exactly as it left ...
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| 1849 Pacific Company $5 | 9/26/2008 |
Q: When I was young, I found this coin on the ground. I took it to a coin shop and was told that it ...
A: I do think your piece is a reproduction. This makes it worth the intrinsic value of the metal it is ...
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| 1900 Indianhead penny value | 9/26/2008 |
Q: I have a 1900 Indianhead penny; back is "one cent" in center. Is this something a coin collector ...
A: This is a common coin but there are still collectors interested in them or a new collector could ...
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| william h taft coin | 9/26/2008 |
Q: I found a token or coin of some sort about ten years ago at an old site where a house had burned to ...
A: This is a Medal not a coin. President Taft had had many issued before and after being elected. ...
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| kellogg twenty dollar gold peice 1854 | 9/25/2008 |
Q: I'm asking if you have one that says copy on the back under sanfransisco and every thing else is ...
A: These reproduction coins have a limited collector base and sell for different amounts depending on ...
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| Utah Coin Appraiser and Buyer | 9/24/2008 |
Q: I live near Ogden, UT (84414) and have many coins and some paper from US, Japan, Philippines, and ...
A: I can help by giving you some dealers for your area. For bulk sale of a collection take it to more ...
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| partial date on Roosevelt dime | 9/24/2008 |
Q: I have a Roosevelt dime, P mint, with a partial date. The 2 and the first zero are plain, the second ...
A: No coin can be exactly valued without being seen. For the most common cause of missing letters on ...
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| Off Center $5 silver certificate. | 9/23/2008 |
Q: Recently I recieved a $5 silver certificate, Circulated with a crease though the center. I dont have ...
A: Are both sides the same amount off? If so this is a cutting error when the notes were separated If ...
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| 1955 Penny | 9/23/2008 |
Q: My daughter found a 1955 penny where the back saying one cent is rotated 180 degrees to the front. ...
A: I found no record of a rotated die for the 1955 US Cent only listings of the double date error. How ...
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| 1999 Lincoln Penny | 9/23/2008 |
Q: I just started collecting US coins. I have 1999 Lincoln penny with AM in the AMERICA are closed ...
A: You are referring to the letters A and M in the word AMERICA on the back of a modern One Cent coin. ...
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| Underweight 1972 Kennedy Half | 9/23/2008 |
Q: I have recently found a 1972 Kennedy that is somewhat underweight, it weighs in at 9.9 grams it also ...
A: You really must weigh the coin to decide if it is heavy or light. Many Half dollars I see that are ...
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| 1958 silver penny | 9/23/2008 |
Q: I have a 1958 silver Lincoln penny that I found as a child. I've done searches to explain it, but ...
A: I see these from time to time. It is likely just a novelty or collectors item. The US Mint did not ...
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| 1990 Smooth Edge Quarter | 9/23/2008 |
Q: My son was given a coin collection from his Uncle. In looking through it we found a 1990 Quarter ...
A: How clear is the Obverse of the coin? Is the design very strong and detailed? There are a few ways ...
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| Taft Commemorative Coin | 9/22/2008 |
Q: About quarter size. Bronze/Copper in tone. I cannot seem to find any trace about this particular ...
A: This is a Medal not a coin. President Taft had had many issued before and after being elected. ...
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| scrap silver | 9/21/2008 |
Q: My husband passed away and had some scrap silver coins. ( that what he bought them as) Mostly ...
A: You are right in thinking about going through the coins, but if a “Coin Dealer “ did package the ...
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| 20 Dollar gold coin | 9/21/2008 |
Q: My Great-grandfather had a coin collection of which one is, I think, of particular note. It is a ...
A: You are describing a territorial gold coin. This is rare and would have to be authenticated by an ...
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| quarters | 9/20/2008 |
Q: 1988 quarter that is missing copper around the outside of the quarter it looks like the top of the ...
A: Does the edge still have the straight reeds around it? The 1988 Quarter you describe has no added ...
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| money | 9/20/2008 |
Q: I have a $10 confederate state. The serial number I believe is 6. Colors are black, brownish and ...
A: The serial number on a note is more than one digit. This does describe a well known reproduction ...
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| 1989 State Pennies | 9/18/2008 |
Q: My grandfather has a set of 1989 pennies that all have a different outline of each of the fifty ...
A: I have not seen a set made after 1982 but if your set is 1989 there is a chance they are still being ...
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| Penny Mis-stamping | 9/17/2008 |
Q: I have a penny that looks like it flipped over mid stamping, Lincon's body is there but where his ...
A: This sounds like it could be a Brockage-error! They may sell up to $10 dollars or so. However the ...
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| money | 9/17/2008 |
Q: I have $10 confederate bill. Its 1864 Feb. 17 virginia. The back is printed on bottom says ...
A: What is the serial number for your note? What color(s) are used on the note front and back? Is the ...
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| silver dime | 9/16/2008 |
Q: found a 1919 dime that I cannot find a mint on. The picture on the front looks more like a man with ...
A: The main image on the heads side is lady Liberty. The wings on the cap are symbolizing freedom of ...
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| 1943 wheat penny | 9/14/2008 |
Q: What does the mark just below the 9 & 4 mean on a wheat penny, I have a bunch of wheat pennies but ...
A: The Lincoln Cent was minted at all 3 United States Mints. Only the Denver and San Francisco Mints ...
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| alabama 100 dollar note | 9/13/2008 |
Q: I found a $100 alabama paper note. Itis dated Jan 1 1864 number 834, Itis signed by N or W Greene ...
A: You did supply a great description for your question. This is listed as a modern reproduction or ...
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| Coin Apprasial | 9/13/2008 |
Q: I have a Coin. What is the value of a 1900 One Dollar coin. And I have a 1963 Two and Five Dollar ...
A: This is the Morgan type dollar and there is a heraldic eagle on the reverse they were made at four ...
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| Roll of 30 Out of Circulation Wheat Pennies | 9/13/2008 |
Q: I have a roll of 30 out of circulation Wheat pennies and was wondering if they are worth anything. ...
A: The One cent rolls are usually 50 one cent coins if they are full and sealed. Thirty coins would be ...
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| 1994 quarter no mint mark | 9/13/2008 |
Q: I have a 1994 quarter with no mint mark and am aware no plain ones were issued that year. The coin ...
A: There is no record of this type of error on the die. Therefore it is very likely to be a "struck ...
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| 1971 D Eisenhower silver dollar | 9/12/2008 |
Q: I recently found a 1971 Eisenhower silver dollar, and when I went to find a value for it I saw lot ...
A: This is a common coin but let me give you all the information you may need. Coins are valued on a ...
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| Silver certificates | 9/11/2008 |
Q: My brother has some two dollar bill silver certificates, can you please tell me what they are worth? ...
A: I am happy to help you with this but there are many issues of US paper notes, each has its own ...
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| 1986 gold dime with a "d" on it | 9/11/2008 |
Q: I don't know how to tell if this is a real gold dime or not but it is gold on both sides and around ...
A: It is likely just a novelty or collectors item. The D near the date is just the Mint-Mark letter ...
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| 1813 US silver dollar coin | 9/10/2008 |
Q: I am thinking of selling this coin. Can you give me a range of it's value and a possible buyer. ...
A: I need a bit more information from you on your coin. There were no “1813 US silver dollar coins” ...
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| Old coin Question | 9/8/2008 |
Q: hey Papa, I was relaxing at Yorktown beach and accidently found a coin when walking through tall ...
A: Here is a history excerpt taken from The Coin Site” on-line and I have included a photograph 1829 ...
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| Lewis and Clark nickel | 8/29/2008 |
Q: I have a 2005 Lewis and Clark nickel, with the inscription on it that says "Ocean In View O! The ...
A: These coins are actually trading dealer to dealer at face value. Unless you find a really beautiful ...
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| Republic of Texas $100.00 Currency | 8/29/2008 |
Q: I have been given a Republic of Texas $100.00 bill and would like to find someone in the Fort Worth ...
A: I need a bit more information on this item. It sounds like a replica but I cannot examine it in ...
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| george washington $1 | 8/28/2008 |
Q: I HAVE A FEW UNOPENED $1000.00 UNCIRCULATED BOXES OF THE NEW GEORGE WASHINGTON $1 STRAIGHT FROM THE ...
A: These coins are actually trading dealer to dealer at face value. Unless you find a really beautiful ...
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| US Mint Packaging Error | 8/27/2008 |
Q: I just received two of the Presidential Coin plus First Spouse Medal sets from the US Mint. One was ...
A: I could not find the sets on the US Mints product list? They only had the James Monroe Presidential ...
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| Best way to house collection | 8/24/2008 |
Q: What would be the best way to keep a coin and banknote collection?
A: You should use museum quality storage mediums for all your collectables. I cannot tell you what the ...
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| Silver Dollar Coins | 8/22/2008 |
Q: I have silver dollars that were circulated from the late 1800's into the 1950's. Most are 1900-1934. ...
A: Evaluating a coin for a collection can be quite involved. Let’s go over the basics of valuing a ...
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| 1883 V cent piece | 8/21/2008 |
Q: My father-in-law had a small coin collection. One of the coins is a 1883 nickel. It has the word ...
A: 1883 Liberty Head (Barber) Nickel: There were 2 kinds made some with the word cents below the V and ...
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| coin value | 8/21/2008 |
Q: What is today worth market price for the following coins? 1986 Liberty Gold Five Dollar Coin ...
A: Are they in the original case? Here are the values selling retail to a private collector for the ...
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| Centennial silver coin help! | 8/20/2008 |
Q: I have been going in circles trying to find this coin that I have. Here is a description, hope you ...
A: More information is needed to authenticate your coin; Does your silver piece say 999 fine anywhere ...
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| fact or fiction | 8/20/2008 |
Q: the name cent was first suggested by the revolutionary war patriot gouverneur morris in 1782 and may ...
A: It is a fact that the dollar is the standard basic unit of the United States. The politicians that ...
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| mule | 8/20/2008 |
Q: I have a 1941 dime that appears to have got stuck in the machine and in 1944 when they changed the ...
A: I need a little more information to help evaluate your coin. This coin must be seen by an expert. ...
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| 1747 copper coin | 8/20/2008 |
Q: We have located a 1747 copper coin abouut 1 in diameter, with crossed arrows and "2 O R S M "on ...
A: I am an expert on United States Coins and only dabble in others. I would be happy to answer ...
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| American Revolution Bicentennial | 8/14/2008 |
Q: I looked a bunch of the ARB's[ coins & medals] and I have not yet found another without a date . Is ...
A: Is the picture attached your medal? Although your American Revolution Commemorative Medal was ...
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| a silver penny | 8/14/2008 |
Q: I collect coins and I found a 1976 silver penny with a liberty bell stamp on the left side of ...
A: Since this is a modified coin, the value is questionable. It will still be worth a cent. The amount ...
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| dimes? | 8/13/2008 |
Q: I have a few dimes I would really like to know worth 1939,1942,with liberty facing left and very ...
A: For an accurate value the coin must be seen. I can give you a range of values for it though. these ...
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| silver edge Dime | 8/13/2008 |
Q: hey I have a dime made in 1947 and it has a silver edge, no brown line like the others have, i have ...
A: All dimes, Quarters, Half Dollars and Dollar coins made before 1965 were made of 90% silver alloyed ...
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| unstamped penny | 8/13/2008 |
Q: I have what I think to be an unstamped penny. It is the same size of a penny and seems to be the ...
A: One cent blanks are one of the most common found in circulation. If it is real it should weigh 2.5 ...
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| error- mint mark | 8/12/2008 |
Q: I have a 1893 O barber quarter with the O being directly over the D in Dollar on the reverse of the ...
A: I have not seen the one you are talking about but it is common in those years to have the Mint Mark ...
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| 1922 Silver Peace Dollar | 8/8/2008 |
Q: Ok, i was counting money at work today and i always look for weird coins to give to my dad and today ...
A: The 1922 coin is a PEACE DOLLAR. Named for the eagle on the reverse resting on a rock with the word ...
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| 1846 penny | 8/7/2008 |
Q: We recently found a 1846 penny that has the woman profile on both side of the coin. We are wondering ...
A: There is the possibility that this could have been done at the mint but it has to be examined by an ...
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| $2.00 bills | 8/7/2008 |
Q: My mother has a few uncirculated, first day issued 1976 $2.00 bills. The serial No. of one reads; ...
A: For the $2.00 notes the value is always questionable. The 1976 $2.00 Federal Reserve Note with out ...
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| American Gold Coins | 8/7/2008 |
Q: I am in possession of 20 American gold coins, all in very good condition. The coins are: 2 one ...
A: These are valuable coins at this time since gold is so expensive. There are many variables in ...
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| 1846 penny | 8/7/2008 |
Q: We recently found a 1846 penny that has the woman profile on both side of the coin. We are wondering ...
A: I am tring to get this photo to upload fopr you! this is my third try! Hello Chuck, ...
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| One dollar coin | 8/6/2008 |
Q: I have a one dollar coin, It seems to be a faded gold color. When you look at John Adams on the ...
A: The U.S. coinage uses what is called a COIN turn. Most other country’s use what is called the ...
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| Morgan silver dollars | 8/6/2008 |
Q: 8-5-08 Papa Jack, I have some Morgan silver dollars. What is the best way to price and sell them? ...
A: The easiest way to sell them is to locate a good coin dealer in your area. Let me add that you ...
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| 2000 New Hampshire Quarter | 8/5/2008 |
Q: The print on the quarter is not center and there are no ridges. What would be the dollar value of ...
A: What you describe could be an OUT-OF-COLLAR strike. I have seen Broad-strike errors sell for around ...
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| 1934 seris C ten dollar bill | 8/4/2008 |
Q: I got a 1934 series C ten dollar bill for a tip at work. I just like to know if it is worth ...
A: What does it say across the top (above the portrait) United States Note, Federal Reserve Note? The ...
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| 1988 Dime imperfection | 8/3/2008 |
Q: I recently came across a 1988 dime that looks like it was stamped twice. The coin was minted in ...
A: Since the second impression is a depressed and backward design it is from another coin being pressed ...
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| 1906 dime? | 8/3/2008 |
Q: I have what I though was a liberty head dime, 1906. However, it does not look like any of the ...
A: This sounds like a Liberty Head Nickel designed by Charles Barber. I am attempting to attach an ...
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| error lincoln penny | 8/2/2008 |
Q: The planchet of the penny that I have is the same diameter but the thickness is less than half of a ...
A: From your description it does seem the coin blank your coin was struck on was too thin. Any value ...
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| indian head us penny | 8/2/2008 |
Q: I found a 1907 in really good condition. it looks like it was only handled a little bit and has a ...
A: I cannot tell much from your picture but the coin may have been cleaned it seems like an unnatural ...
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| 2002 state quarter Indiana | 7/31/2008 |
Q: I have a Indiana quarter that is missing the IN in Indiana, leaving Diana, and the statehood date is ...
A: The letter was not missing from the die that made the coin. Are there any scratch marks, or is the ...
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| 1942 Silver 5-cent without mint mark? | 7/30/2008 |
Q: I have a 1942 nickel that has all the visible cues of the "silver" coins in my collection ...
A: I found your question in the question pool at this site and thought I could at least help for part ...
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| walking liberty dollar | 7/29/2008 |
Q: I have several coins that are from 2000 and 1987. They only say fine silver and do not have the .999 ...
A: Do these coins have other mottoes and denominations on them? Does it have a weight listed? Do they ...
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| 2007 dime DDO | 7/29/2008 |
Q: I found a definite DDO on a Rosevelt dime. Its on the liberty, date, mintmark, and the head looks ...
A: I must say I am not an error coin collector. I did not find a record for a DDO on a 2007 Roosevelt ...
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| coins | 7/29/2008 |
Q: I am sorry to bother you again but can you please tell me what you think is better to collect a 20th ...
A: It is no bother to help someone with a coin question. If this is your first attempt at a coin ...
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| 2007 dime | 7/28/2008 |
Q: Sending a picture of 2007 dime that looks like it has a crack through the face and also a pony tail ...
A: This photo is not very clear but this is a production error not a die error and would sell for less ...
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| copper coins | 7/28/2008 |
Q: can you please tell me if copper coins change tone and get ruined easily. I need to know this ...
A: The coin holders used by the grading company are archival quality and will not cause any change in ...
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| coins | 7/27/2008 |
Q: I found a 1927 silver dime. A lady head with some type of wreath in her hair. What is the possible ...
A: For an accurate value the coin must be seen. I can give you a range of values for it though. In ...
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| thick 1978 quarter | 7/27/2008 |
Q: This 1978 quarter is about 1 1/2 times as thick as a regular quarter. Neither the images or the ...
A: I do believe the coin has been altered but without seeing it in person no one can say for sure. I ...
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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: Copper coins do easily discolor. Copper is very reactive to a lot of elements. But with the proper ...
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| coin | 7/17/2008 |
Q: I came across a 1973 penny that looks normal except that on the front there is what looks like a ...
A: The coin you describe is a well-known piece. This coin is not an error or an official issue, but ...
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| 1918 dime? | 7/15/2008 |
Q: i have this old dime from 1918 that on one side says united states of america but on the other side ...
A: I think I sent this answer from the Question Pool but I am re-sending it to be sure. Please ...
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| old u.s. dime | 7/13/2008 |
Q: i have this old dime from 1918 that on one side says united states of america but on the other side ...
A: This issue was indeed made at the U.S Mint. It is a Philippine one tenth Peso coin. It may seem odd ...
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| Definition | 7/10/2008 |
Q: I'm new to the world of coins and I want to start my collection. I just bought some coins, and I ...
A: KM stands for Krause-Mishler. Chester L. Krause and Clifford Mishler are the authors of very large ...
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| coin | 7/9/2008 |
Q: I have a 1955 no mint mark wheat penny. However, it is not double struck. Is it still rare and what ...
A: Any post 1940 date one cent issue can retail to collectors from .10 to .50 cents in circulated ...
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| 1974 Penny with Wisconsin | 7/9/2008 |
Q: A have a 1974 Lincoln penny that has the outline of the state of Wisconsin embossed just above the ...
A: These are real cents that have been altered. I have never seen a complete set and do not know what ...
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| pennies | 7/9/2008 |
Q: What's the value of a 1986 double strike penny on the heads side going through the "in god we trust"
A: An error like this is not as rare as people think. It does have to be seen to be evaluated and ...
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| Where to find coins | 7/9/2008 |
Q: I was wondering where i can find coins in general in a rural area. I would like to know both where ...
A: I am not sure what you mean by "where I can find coins in general in a rural area" but here is some ...
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| 1992 p dime | 7/9/2008 |
Q: on the back of the dime it says one dim the e is missing is it worth anything
A: , No coin can be exactly valued without being seen. For the most common cause of ...
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| coins | 7/8/2008 |
Q: I have a one cent lincoln coin that has white metal embedded in coin face , I'd like to kow if ...
A: An error like this is not rare as you think. It does have to be seen to be evaluated and decide what ...
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| silver penny | 7/7/2008 |
Q: i have a 1975 penny on one side its silver and the back side is copper, what gives?
A: I think there is a chance your coin might have been altered. There was no recorded error in my ...
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| 1871 gold? seated liberty | 7/7/2008 |
Q: I have a 1871 no mint, seated liberty "ONE DOL.", with "IN GOD WE TRUST" motto coin, but I can't ...
A: Is the coin pictured below the one you are asking about? If so, it is a US One Dollar 90% silver ...
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| 1937W dime | 7/5/2008 |
Q: I can't find any information about my 1937W Mercury dime. It's in VF condition at least. Your ...
A: The Winged Liberty Head dimes (Mercury head) were produced in large quantities most years. There are ...
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| silver coin | 7/3/2008 |
Q: This coin is 1 and 1/8 inch in dia, has a bust of Geo. Wash. and the dates 1786 1st president 1797 ...
A: This is not a coin but likely a medal. It comes under a listing as WASHINGTONIA being on of the many ...
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| World war II pennies | 7/3/2008 |
Q: My question is about a commemorative collection of my moms that has,(along with stamps)a World war ...
A: All these coins are common and still available in mint state from dealers. They were made in the ...
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| error coin | 7/2/2008 |
Q: I have a bicentennial quarter that is far enough of center a blind man could see it but not even ...
A: This coin may have been altered. It may have been enlarged after it left the mint. If it is an "out ...
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| 1861 seated liberty confederate half dollar | 7/2/2008 |
Q: I observed a question and answer from yourself about said coin - you sent the questioner three links ...
A: I am not sure of your question or the answer you are refering to. The coin image I have attached ...
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| Coin restoration | 7/2/2008 |
Q: Expert: PAPAJACK Date: 6/22/2008 Subject: flood contaminated coins Regarding your response to the ...
A: There are many, many opinions on this subject. All say that a cleaned coin is worth less than an ...
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| 1800 and 1843 dollars | 7/1/2008 |
Q: My relative in Europe has these two dollars and is interested in selling them in the US. Do you ...
A: Both of these coins, if authentic, are valuable. Many fakes are reported especially in parts of the ...
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| Coin | 6/30/2008 |
Q: i want to know if 1971, 1972 and 1978 eisenhower silver dollars-copper nickel, ef40 worth anything? ...
A: Collectors have devised a numerical grading system for coins. It goes from 1 to 70. With 1 being ...
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| lincoln Penny | 6/30/2008 |
Q: I am want to know if a Lincoln Penny with an engrave of previous President John F. Kennedy would be ...
A: The coin you describe is a well-known piece. This coin is not an error or an official US issue, ...
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| Coin Identification | 6/29/2008 |
Q: I was given a coin that I know nothing about. It is silver in color, about the size of a 1/2 dollar, ...
A: This is not a coin at all. All coins must have a denomination on them, either written or in symbols, ...
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| 1864 civil war token | 6/29/2008 |
Q: i have a coin i found in my grandma's drawer of old stuff. it has the word liberty on front with 13 ...
A: What you describe does indeed sound like a Civil War Token. Tokens are not normally used as coins ...
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| 1869 & 1875 seated liberty coins | 6/28/2008 |
Q: I have an 1856 seated liberty "QUAR. DOL." coin. One side has a seated liberty with a sheild and a ...
A: I am not sure of how close you wanted the value of the coins. All coins must be seen to be appraised ...
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| dirty flood coins | 6/28/2008 |
Q: Would heating a coin in water to kill bacteria damage or take away from the value.
A: I have never tried anything like this. I am sure that boiling for a length of time would kill ...
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| Coin dealers in Springfield MO area. | 6/27/2008 |
Q: Are there any reputable coin dealers (including gold coins and some paper monies) in the Springfield ...
A: There is no site better than the yellow pages for finding coin dealers. I guess some are more ...
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| 1990s penny missing 4th digit | 6/27/2008 |
Q: I have penny that 199 I do not see a 4th number? Is this worth anything? thanks. mich
A: Missing letters or digits are usually caused by a filled die error. Grease and debris commonly get ...
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| Peace dollars and lincolns | 6/27/2008 |
Q: what do you think is better to collect PCGS certified Lincoln cents or PCGS certified Peace dollars? ...
A: There are many Lincoln Cent collections already available to be purchased. There are 100 years of ...
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| 1893-S Morgan | 6/26/2008 |
Q: I read your answer about what to look for in an 1893-S Morgan silver dollar to determine its ...
A: I do not remember the answer you are referring to but I will do my best to better describe this ...
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| coin value | 6/26/2008 |
Q: what's the coin value on this?
A: Without seeing the piece I cannot identify it for you. The main design is very similar to the USA ...
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| 1910 penny | 6/26/2008 |
Q: I just emailed a question about the penny with the lines from Lincoln's mouth. I just wanted to ...
A: As I said I would think a Megaphone has been reported by others to me. Such as the ones used by ...
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| 1910 penny | 6/26/2008 |
Q: We recently found a 1910 wheat penny at a site we've been working on. Normally this wouldn't be all ...
A: I have not seen your particular coin but I can tell you the mint did not produce the coin this way. ...
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| Peace dollars and lincolns | 6/25/2008 |
Q: what do you think is better to collect PCGS certified Lincoln cents or PCGS certified Peace dollars? ...
A: The Lincoln design is actually more intricate than the Peace Dollar. Both are great coins and ...
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| silver pennies | 6/24/2008 |
Q: i have 1943 silver pennies why are they silver and are they worth anything
A: The 1943 Lincoln Cents were made of 'ZINC COATED STEEL' released only in 1943. And yes there is some ...
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| double headed 2002 D mint mark | 6/24/2008 |
Q: I think I found a double headed Jefferson nickle where should I take it to see if it's the real ...
A: This is a very common question I have been asked a number of times in the past. They are not ...
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| gold magnetic | 6/23/2008 |
Q: I have a 2001 gold penny that is also magnetic. Is it worth anything?
A: The US Mint did not produce any coins like this. For other plating to adhere better the coin is ...
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| 1965 Washington quarter | 6/23/2008 |
Q: My husband has had a 1965 quarter in his family for many years. It is worn. It appears that the i in ...
A: This sounds like it may be a fake coin. Since you stated both the weak lettering and how maliable ...
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| value of 1957 washington quarter | 6/23/2008 |
Q: I would like to know the value of a l957 washington quarter in fairly good condition
A: In each series of coin type there are some quick reference points of wear to be seen on the high ...
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| flood contaminated coins | 6/22/2008 |
Q: Every thing I have read says only experts should clean coins. That being said,we have suffered a ...
A: A friend and conservator added; You are correct in being worried about the toxicity issue with the ...
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| quarter question | 6/20/2008 |
Q: I have a 2000p mass quarter witho no copper edging. The coin is in great shape. I thought it might ...
A: The US Mint does not make silver plated quarters. A normal quarter will weigh 5.67 grams and many ...
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| 1943 steel penny | 6/20/2008 |
Q: could you send me a pic of what a genuine 1943 penny that is worth thousands of dollars would look ...
A: The valuable 1943 US One Cent coin looks exactly the same as the Steel ones issued the same year. ...
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| ?coins | 6/19/2008 |
Q: I have two unusual coins.One is dated 1864 and on one side says "our navy"and on the other side has ...
A: This is not a USA coin it is token. Sorry I cannot narrow this down for you, it is one of the many ...
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| red seal 1928 five dollar bill | 6/18/2008 |
Q: i have a red seal 1928 five dollar bill thats in practically uncirculated condition its still crisp ...
A: These United States Notes are not rare and common in circulated condition. Only after the grade is ...
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| About that Indian Head... | 6/17/2008 |
Q: Here is a quote out of the answer you gave me: "The 1908 Indian cent with no mint mark sells from ...
A: Only the 1859 US Cent did not have a shield on the reverse at the top of the wreath. And only the ...
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| Value of Rare Coin | 6/17/2008 |
Q: I have what I believe to be a Morgan Type 1921 Silver Dollar. It has "E.Pluribus.Unum" at the top, a ...
A: I see only a partial answer came through to you for this question. Here are the dealers you asked ...
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| gold penny 2000 | 6/17/2008 |
Q: i found a gold one cent piece that appears to be gold. is there any value or is this just a token?
A: It is likely just a novelty item. The US Mint buys its coin blanks for the One Cent from outside ...
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| 1908 penny | 6/17/2008 |
Q: how much does a 1908 penny worth?
A: Coins are valued on a scale from 1 to 70. And on how rare a coin is. With no or little experience it ...
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| penny | 6/16/2008 |
Q: i have a penny that only half of the penny is printed on both sides.it cuts off lincoln's head and ...
A: This sounds like an off center strike. It should be seen by a dealer to decide its value. If it is a ...
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| nikel | 6/16/2008 |
Q: I have a gold coloured 1943 nikel and it is non magnetic is it worth more the 0.05$.
A: This should have a letter P, D, or S on the reverse above the dome of Monticello. It is nick-named ...
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| 1989 yellow penny | 6/16/2008 |
Q: Blake, today I found a very strange coin. It is a 1989 penny that is yellow. I am not sure if it ...
A: It is likely just a novelty item. The US Mint buys the coin blanks for the One Cent coin from ...
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| old penneys | 6/14/2008 |
Q: I have some very old pennys would like to sell them - how do I go about this I live in Phoex Az. and ...
A: You did not tell me what date the coins are you want to sell! Off hand it does not sound like the ...
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| 1943 silver penny | 6/14/2008 |
Q: I have a 1943 silver penny. I did the magnet test, and it does stick to the magnet. My question is . ...
A: No copper/bronze cents were officially made that year, although a few do exist. And through a ...
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| 1942 nickel | 6/13/2008 |
Q: I was wondering if this nickel is rare and if it was worth anything. I recently came up on one of ...
A: The wrong answer was sent to your question! here is the updated answer. This coin was made at all ...
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| blank penny | 6/12/2008 |
Q: I found a penny the other day in circulation, both sides are very smooth with no images on either ...
A: They do hold interest to Error Coin Collectors but the premium is low as error coins go. One cent ...
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| 1908 Indian Head Penny | 6/11/2008 |
Q: Ok, heres another question...I found a 1908 Indian Head Penny in ?very fair? condition. There is a ...
A: All values I may quote you are estimates for collectors at retail levels. The 1908 Indian cent ...
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| Coin Appraisers | 6/11/2008 |
Q: Please refer me to a few coin appraisers in the Ft. Lauderdale or Hollywood, Florida areas. I ...
A: The book is in the reference section of the library titled "the Standard Catalog of World Coins" and ...
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| Coin Values | 6/11/2008 |
Q: I have some old coins [inherited], like 1814 dime and others. How can I best determine their value? ...
A: Each type of coin has to be seen to get a proper evaluation. Each coin can range greatly in value ...
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| Question about quarter | 6/11/2008 |
Q: I have found a two-sided quarter in my change. It has George Washington stamped on both sides, with ...
A: These are not rare and there are no error coins like this. The process the US Mint uses makes it ...
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| confederate coin | 6/11/2008 |
Q: I have been reading online for hours about this coin that I was given by my great grandmother. It is ...
A: I do not know what picture you were looking at. I am asked occasionally about these coins. All so ...
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| 1964 Quarter | 6/10/2008 |
Q: I have a 1964 MS UNC (NMM) quarter, I believe to be machine doubled, it has about a 10-15% rotation, ...
A: Only an error collector really seeks out and pays a high price for this type of coin. Since it is ...
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| 1942 Nickel | 6/9/2008 |
Q: I have a very shiny 1942 nickel with an "S" above Monticello. Can you tell me what the "S" stands ...
A: The S mint mark is for the San Francisco Mint in California. These are nick-named War Nickel's ...
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| 2005 California Quarter | 6/9/2008 |
Q: I have a 2005 California Quarter that has been stamped deep and has a smooth edge rather than the ...
A: Here are a few trusted dealers as requested they will help directly or be able to send you to a ...
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| re;gold coin (john adams)gold dollar | 6/9/2008 |
Q: i have a gold dollr printed in 2007 (john ADAMs)i was wondering if there is posibility that there ...
A: As for the edge lettering I have not seen any hard evidence from the mint about which is correct. ...
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| 1972 misprinted penny | 6/8/2008 |
Q: I have a 1972 penny that has about 1/3 of the face printed on the front side and about the same on ...
A: This sounds like an error! It would be an off center strike error and this does happen regularly at ...
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| 1973 s penny | 6/8/2008 |
Q: I was recently going through some change when i happened upon a 1973 penny with an s for the mint ...
A: The S mint mark is for the San Francisco Mint in California. All Three US mints used to ...
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| 1863 Indian Head coin | 6/8/2008 |
Q: i recently found this looks like copper coin in an old house. I tried to research it via the web ...
A: What you describe sounds like a Civil War Token not a coin. Tokens are not coins but this issue was ...
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| coin value | 6/8/2008 |
Q: my grandmother is interested in selling her coin collection. we have some questions about the value ...
A: Happy to help! I need a little more information from you though. You did not say what Country, ...
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| 2 headed 1964 Kennedy Half dollar | 6/6/2008 |
Q: I have a 1964 Kennedy half dollar that has the bust of kennedy on both sides. Is there something ...
A: I just saw you question put into the question pool for anyone to answer. This is a very common ...
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| Double tailed stamped penny | 6/6/2008 |
Q: I own a penny that has been stamped with a tail on each side, therefore having no head on one side. ...
A: I just saw you question put into the question pool for anyone to answer. This is a very common ...
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| 1864 coin found | 6/5/2008 |
Q: My friend found a coin in the garden of her parendts Wisconsin home. A coinwas found several years ...
A: Copper pieces are not my specialty. But from your description it may be a Civil War Token piece. It ...
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| never seen this kind of coin | 6/2/2008 |
Q: I found a coin-It has no date...it has a side of a penny(tail) and the other side a (dime's) tail ...
A: These so called 11 cent pieces are fake coins made for magic tricks. They are produced ...
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| 1886 Morgan dollar no mint letter | 6/1/2008 |
Q: I've had this coin for 60 years. My father gave it to me. It appears to have no wear marks. All the ...
A: The 1886 Morgan Dollar is common here is a guideline for higher a grade coin; This is the Morgan ...
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| strange penny | 5/31/2008 |
Q: I recently found a penny that appears to be only half. It has the "tails" side and the other is ...
A: A cent would not comeapart as you say. There are two possibilities. If the coin was made after ...
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| 1976 penny | 5/30/2008 |
Q: I have a 1976 penny with a stamp of Maine with ME inside the state, it is to the right side facing ...
A: They are only collected as a novelty item. These are real cents that have been altered. Most people ...
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| Los Angeles Olympic .999 Silver Coin | 5/29/2008 |
Q: I have a coin that has the seal of the city of Los Angeles and the words City of Los Angeles and ...
A: This is one of the countless silver rounds being produced. It is currently worth about 17 dollars. ...
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| 1910d Wheat cent | 5/28/2008 |
Q: I have three 1910D cents each of which appears to have a subtly different location for the "D" ...
A: I found no listing for an rpm or mis-placed mint mark on the 1910 D cent. RPM is an abbreviation for ...
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| Coin | 5/27/2008 |
Q: I have a coin, though I believe it is a reproduction...On one side it says "Silver Pillar Dollar" ...
A: I cannot answer accurately for foreign coins they are not my field. Most of them are common ...
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| appraisal for coin collection, inheritance | 5/25/2008 |
Q: Our dad kept an extensive coin collection, including but not limited to Morgan and Peace Dollars, ...
A: For a start a US silver coins are 90%, this makes the value of even an extremely worn coin still ...
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| silver dimes and quarters | 5/23/2008 |
Q: I have inherited over 500 silver dimes and quarters. i would like to cash them in. What's the best ...
A: Since silver is so high right now many dealers will buy them from you. They are offering from 11 ...
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| Have a coin question? | 5/23/2008 |
Q: I have a coin US Second centennial constitutional One ounce 999 fine silver coin 1776-1976. It is ...
A: This is one of the countless silver rounds being produced. It is currently worth about 17 dollars. ...
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| Roosevelt dimes and pennies | 5/22/2008 |
Q: I have a set of Roosevelt dimes, 1946 through 1964,also assorted pennies from 1909 through 1962. I ...
A: If you are only looking to list the value for an inheritance you could use the face value, this is ...
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| 1943-S wheat penny | 5/22/2008 |
Q: After going through a 5 gallon water jug of pennies that my dad saved for 40 years, I think I found ...
A: The 1943-S US Cent is not a rare coin at all; there were more than 900 million made at all three ...
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| Silver Dollars | 5/21/2008 |
Q: I have 80 silver dollars given to me many years ago by my grandfather. They have been out of ...
A: Just as you requested here are A.N.A. Dealers near zip 33325 Broward County Coins And Collectibles ...
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| Silver Dollars | 5/21/2008 |
Q: I have 80 silver dollars given to me many years ago by my grandfather. They have been out of ...
A: I may be able to help, send me some Postal Zip Codes for your location. I will look for some ...
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| appraiser | 5/20/2008 |
Q: My Husband and I have a collection of old coin & currency. We would like to locate an appraiser ...
A: Here are two American Numismatic Association Member\dealers in good standing and they abide by a ...
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| 2007 Washington Aluminum Quarter | 5/20/2008 |
Q: I acquired a newer quarter that appears to be "different". I did a search for aluminum quarter and ...
A: I am curious as to why you think it is aluminum? What is the mint mark on the coin? The weight of ...
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| california gold coin | 5/18/2008 |
Q: Well I have a coin that I found.It Has a date of 1858.In the front it has a lady facing to the ...
A: There are a lot of fakes in this area of collecting. Yours looks like a reproduction or fantasy coin ...
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| 88 OLYMPIC | 5/14/2008 |
Q: Can you tell me what the cost was from the US mint for the 88 Olympic coins?I had bought some and ...
A: I do not have the information my self and asked around for the information for you. Here is as ...
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| trying to find a coin | 5/13/2008 |
Q: Papa Jack - can you tell me where i might find a 2006 silver dollar - a friend of mine always gives ...
A: The only thing I can think of is what is called the Silver Eagle One Dollar Bullion Coin. It is ...
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| 50 cent dbl tail | 5/12/2008 |
Q: I received as change a 50 cent piece that has a double tail, it looks like it is real the edges are ...
A: They are not rare and it is not an error coin. I have experience with these coins and have seen ...
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| Two head s on one side | 5/12/2008 |
Q: I have a penny with two heads on one side the regular head that we always see and one smaller right ...
A: These cents are made as a novelty and souvenir. The mint did not make any like this. What date is ...
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| misstamped US quarter (probably NY) | 5/8/2008 |
Q: Is there any value to what I assume was supposed to be a NY quarter that has been misstamped so the ...
A: If the reverse still has the nickel layer on it the piece must be seen by an experienced coin ...
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| 1975 quarter | 5/5/2008 |
Q: why can`t i find a 1975 quarter?
A: All were dual dated 1776-1976 for the bicentennial celebration. All the 1975 and 1976 Half ...
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| $100 Alabama Bill | 5/4/2008 |
Q: My mother has an 1800's $100 Alabama Money Bill. We're trying to get a professional quote on its ...
A: I would need more information to find this in a catalog. Most states (including Alabama) had banks ...
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| Location of D mint mark on 1957 pennies | 5/1/2008 |
Q: I have approx 80 pennies from 1957 with the Denver mint mark. There seems to be several variations ...
A: Since you have gone through so many Cents with such scrutiny I am sending you to a page that can ...
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| coins | 4/30/2008 |
Q: I have several coins, silver certificates, I have inherited & would like to sell, but do not know ...
A: If you can please give me some postal zip codes and telephone area codes I will refer you to an ...
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| .50 cent confederate? | 4/30/2008 |
Q: I have a half dollar which on one side is a sheild with a bee hive like emblom at the top of the ...
A: There were so few made that there are still replicas sold as souvenirs as well as token pieces made ...
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| 1928 B $20, 1934 $20, both from boston, ma | 4/29/2008 |
Q: I recently obtained 2 bills, neither in mint condition. One is a 1928 B signed by Woods and Mellon; ...
A: Paper money is not my field but I can give you some information on these notes. 1928 B $20 signed ...
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| strange quarter | 4/28/2008 |
Q: I have a 1964 quarter that appears to be made of aluminum - at first I thought it was a fake because ...
A: I found no record of any off metal strikes being found from 1964. Why do you think you have an ...
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| Cleaning Coins | 4/25/2008 |
Q: I am a begining Lincoln cent collector. Is there any accepted and non-devaluing way to clean coins? ...
A: Let me state as a Coin Collector that coins are worth much less to coin collectors after having been ...
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| 1922 silver dollar | 4/22/2008 |
Q: i would like to know which letter goes with which mint. i have a coin i think the letter is A but ...
A: The Mint-Mark will be on the reverse (back) of the coin between the suns rays and below the letter ...
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| Thickness of Classic U.S. Coins | 4/22/2008 |
Q: Can you point me to a source that lists the thicknesses of all classic US coins? ANSWER: Hello ...
A: There is no one place I could find showing the exact dimensions for each coin. The fact that the ...
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| coin | 4/22/2008 |
Q: can you tell me how much this is worth and wear i can get the money for it? please email me back ...
A: What you describe is a novelty piece. The 1877 US Cent is a rare coin with only about 852,000 made ...
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| Thickness of Classic U.S. Coins | 4/21/2008 |
Q: Can you point me to a source that lists the thicknesses of all classic US coins?
A: Not too sure what you mean by “classic US coins” but here is the listing for the size the USA uses. ...
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| value of a penny | 4/21/2008 |
Q: I have 2 pennies. both 1943, both steel (silver looking), 1 has a "S" & 1 has a "D". Any ...
A: The 1943 Lincoln Cents are 'ZINC COATED STEEL' released only in 1943. And yes there is some value on ...
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| Misprinted half dollar coin? | 4/21/2008 |
Q: Recently I received a old 1858 S Half Dollar Silver coin. I found that on top of the eagle beak has ...
A: There were no listed die errors for this defect. So the die was not created with this spike in it. ...
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| miss stamped coin | 4/20/2008 |
Q: I have two pennys one has a part of the stamp you can read liberty on left side of the front and on ...
A: I am not an error coin collector but I will tell you what I can. The offset strike is les common ...
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| 1976 Penny | 4/19/2008 |
Q: I found a 1976 penny and on the right beside Lincoln face their is the initials OH with what looks ...
A: These are real cents that have been altered. Most people have never seen a totally complete set with ...
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| Silver dollars | 4/19/2008 |
Q: I recently received an offer of $500 for a modest collection of silver dollar coins. I would like ...
A: Without seeing the coins I cannot judge what a fair offer may be for them. I usually send people to ...
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| standing liberty 1930 .25 cent coin. | 4/18/2008 |
Q: I recently found a 1930 Standing Liberty twenty-five cent piece. There is a marking of "M" in the ...
A: Herman MacNeil is the designer of this coin and it is his initial M is located above and to the ...
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| coin collecting | 4/17/2008 |
Q: I am collecting US pennies and have a question about the 1982 series. I am stuck at buying an ...
A: You can trust most dealers on this if you buy the 1982 4 piece set from one of them. It is not too ...
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| gold dollar misprint question | 4/16/2008 |
Q: i just got 5 gold dollar coins from the post office and as i was looking at the edges of them where ...
A: These trick coins have no value except as a novelty no matter hoe well made they may be. All the ...
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| Lincoln Penny double strike | 4/16/2008 |
Q: PapaJack, I have a 1975 D Lincoln penny that looks like if may have flipped when struck and part of ...
A: Something like this is better evaluated when seen in person. There are too many variables not ...
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| Off center stamped | 4/15/2008 |
Q: I saw your previous answer about the mis-stamped pennies. Unlike your previous subject. I have one ...
A: It sounds like it is a more desirable OFF-CENTER-STRIKE error than some others. But the value ...
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| foreign coins | 4/13/2008 |
Q: i have come across some old foreign coins...1776 - 1890's....can you advise me as to how to find ...
A: I am not a foreign coin collector and do not have catalogs on them. Complete information can be ...
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| gold dollar misprint question | 4/12/2008 |
Q: i just got 5 gold dollar coins from the post office and as i was looking at the edges of them where ...
A: The US mint has no definite direction of what side is the right direction for printing the ...
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| two date penny | 4/7/2008 |
Q: I received a penny today that is was little light in color which drew my attention to the date. ...
A: I have seen this done for other dates as well. Any time you have engraved digits they are added to ...
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| 1969 Cent | 4/6/2008 |
Q: I saw the below question and answer as I was browsing the website and it reminded me of a 1969 D ...
A: This coins is probably plated. It may be plated in silver, chrome or nickel or another metal, but to ...
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| Date Defect | 4/6/2008 |
Q: I have a 1936 Lincoln penny that is missing the "1" and a raised line that lies 90 degrees to the ...
A: Without seeing the coin it is hard to say what happened. The missing digit '1' is caused by the die ...
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| Mercury dimes | 4/5/2008 |
Q: I have 15 of these dimes with the head facing left all minted in the 1940's.Any idea if they have ...
A: Collectors have devised a numerical grading system for coins. It goes from 1 to 70. With 1 being ...
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| 1849 coin | 4/3/2008 |
Q: It's gold with an Indian w/ headress on the front and stars and back has 'California Gold 1849' a ...
A: There are a lot of fakes in this area of collecting. Here is some starter information: There are ...
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| Lincon Nickel | 4/2/2008 |
Q: i just ordered some nickels from morgan mint and i was wondering they are from 1883-1986, are they ...
A: With out any specific date, mint mark and denomination I cannot give you a range of values. Each ...
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| Kennedy Half Dollar Off-Center | 4/1/2008 |
Q: I have a 1971-D one that is slightly (approx 1/16") off center on head side, but still all inside ...
A: This does sound like a true error coin. But it seems to be less than 10% off center from your ...
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| George washington gold coin | 3/28/2008 |
Q: I have this one sided gold coin and i cant quite figure out what its value is or any info on it. On ...
A: This is one of the countless bullion pieces produced. Its actual value is tied to the current ...
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| US state Quarter | 3/27/2008 |
Q: I have a 2000 New Hampshire State quarter with no Mint mark. There is'nt any wear to the naked eye ...
A: Missing letters and weak strikes are usually caused by a filled die error. Grease and debris ...
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| silver art bars | 3/25/2008 |
Q: i just purchased a 1974 hamilton mint norman rockwell 1000 grain each, set of the four freedom ...
A: This is one of the countless silver bullion pieces produced. Its actual value is tied to the ...
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| 1999 Georgia state quarter | 3/13/2008 |
Q: We came across a 1999 P Georgia state quarter that appears to be all silver possibly. It doesn't ...
A: I found no record of silver quarters from the Philadelphia mint being found. To be sure yours is ...
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| indianhead pennies | 3/13/2008 |
Q: i just got indianhead pennies from a very close friend that died they date from 1900 to 1907 i dont ...
A: In each series of coin type there are some quick reference points of wear to be seen on the high ...
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| Selling my uncles coin collection | 3/13/2008 |
Q: I have no base of knowledge for this. I read in your last answer to get something called a RED ...
A: Grading coins is quite involved depending on how exact you want to get the grade number. But here is ...
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| 1825 coronet liberty cent | 3/13/2008 |
Q: I have an 1825 coronet liberty 1 cent piece. It is in probably 6 to 12 condition. On the reverse ...
A: For coins of this vintage having a die rotation of only 15 degrees in not unusual, the mint was ...
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| 1900 penny | 3/12/2008 |
Q: I gave my son a penny that was given to him by my father. The penny is in one of those square cover ...
A: The 1900 Indian Head Cent you have usually sells for about a dollar to collectors in worn condition ...
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| Penny collection | 3/12/2008 |
Q: I have just purchaced a penny collection with the dates ranging from 1909 to 1959.All of them in ...
A: Each coin has a value assigned; they are not all the same. Some years are harder to find or more ...
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| Selling my uncles coin collection | 3/11/2008 |
Q: I have no base of knowledge for this. I read in your last answer to get something called a RED ...
A: 1922 Peace Dollar (he enclosed it in plastic, has good shine) The shine on a coin does not always ...
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| NEW $1 PRESIDENTIAL COINS | 3/11/2008 |
Q: I NOTICED THAT THE PRINTING ON THE SIDE OF ONE WASHINGTON DOLLAR IS UPSIDE-DOWN WHEN COMPARING IT TO ...
A: As for this edge lettering I have not seen any hard evidence from the mint about which is correct. ...
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| Morgan cc | 3/11/2008 |
Q: I have recently inharited a Morgan $ which I believe is an 1889 CC. Though I'm no expert, it appears ...
A: There are reports of fakes for this coin as well as many reproductions that have been doctored by ...
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| 1963 quarter | 3/11/2008 |
Q: I have a 1963 Quarter that feels and sounds different than a newer quarter. Reading one of your ...
A: The coins where you have no mint mark letter were made at the Philadelphia mint. This was common ...
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| Morgan silver dollars | 3/10/2008 |
Q: I am a early beginner. I recently went to a antique store to hunt for coins. In the glass display ...
A: Morgan dollars are very beautiful coins and always interested me as well. The coins you saw might ...
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| $50 gold necklace | 3/10/2008 |
Q: I have a $50 gold coin (St Gaudens double eagle) that has no date other than mcmlxxxvi; it is ...
A: If you have written the date correctly in your question it is a 1986 Fine Gold One Ounce Bullion ...
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| gold colored quarter | 3/7/2008 |
Q: I got a 1981 quarter in with other change the other day....this quarter is gold colored...otherwise ...
A: This is not a mint error. This is usually due to contamination from different elements. Many ...
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| value of coin | 3/7/2008 |
Q: I have a 1950s Booker T.Washington half dollar what is the value of this coin?
A: The 50 cent carver coin is a commemorative Half dollar and very common. They are valued from $14 to ...
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| double headed coin | 3/6/2008 |
Q: It has George Washingtons head(the heads protrude) on both sides made of silver looks to be hand ...
A: This is not the first commemorative coin. In fact with out a date, denomination and country name on ...
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| Large Coin Collection | 3/1/2008 |
Q: I inherited a large coin collection. Should I sell each one as individuals or should I sell as a ...
A: I can only help you with the coins. A grade or state of preservation is needed to decide a value ...
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| 1904 MS 64 silver Morgans | 3/1/2008 |
Q: The grading company is NGC. Thank You Janet
A: Are these dollars marked 1904-O, this is the lowest in value due to the large supply available in ...
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| found coin | 3/1/2008 |
Q: I have recently found a 1936 indian head nickel with the date stamped on the left hand side is this ...
A: The date is supposed to be on the coins left bottom area below the neck on the bust of the Indian. ...
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| gold-tinted 1982 penny | 3/1/2008 |
Q: PAPAJACK - I was recently looking at my bowl of change in anticipation of finding a few quarters for ...
A: Here is one Member/Dealer I found right away. I need a few more zip codes and cities to look closer ...
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| Proof Coins | 2/27/2008 |
Q: Are all proof coins graded at either 70 or 69
A: Most Modern Proof Coins will grade 68 or 70 depending on the company you have grade them. The mint ...
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| morgan silver dollar | 2/25/2008 |
Q: i have several 1885 morgan silver dollars and they are in bu conditiona look practically brand new. ...
A: Coins are valued on a scale from 1 to 70. And on how rare a coin is. With no or little experience it ...
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| 1944 US Coin - Unknown Denomination | 2/25/2008 |
Q: I have a 1944 US coin that is brownish in color and about the size of a Washington quarter. ...
A: Without seeing it is hard to say. I can tell you no US Coin was made that year that you would not ...
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| Lincoln penny | 2/24/2008 |
Q: I have a 2002-D Lincoln penny that has a raised line going through it. Kind of like the speared ...
A: I must tell you I am not an error coin collector. I did not find this error listed in my catalogs. ...
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| rare or average | 2/23/2008 |
Q: I have a 1901 U.S. coin, silver, with a capital V on the back and a lady on the front surrounded by ...
A: You have a U.S. "Liberty nickel", although silver in color it is a copper/nickel alloy. This is ...
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| 1799 Liberty Siver Dollar | 2/23/2008 |
Q: I have a 1799 Liberty Silver Dollar Coin in good condition and I am curious about its value.
A: The coin if real is valuable. Many fakes are reported especially in the Middle East. These coins ...
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| 1943 white penny | 2/21/2008 |
Q: i have about 10 penny's of these white ones , what should i do whit them and cant you tell ...
A: The 1943 Lincoln Cents are 'ZINC COATED STEEL' released only in 1943. And there is some value on ...
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| 1986 Lady Liberty Silver Uncirculated | 2/12/2008 |
Q: I would like to know the rate that I could sell a number of these coins. I would like to know if it ...
A: Both the 1986 Statue of Liberty Dollar (90% silver) and half Dollar (copper and nickel) are common ...
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| Indian Head Penny | 2/12/2008 |
Q: i have an Indian head penny and i want to know how much money it is worth. it is a little beat up ...
A: I can only give you a range of value just so you can see the difference in pricing as the grade ...
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| coin collection | 2/10/2008 |
Q: Where can I go to have a coin collection of my deceased fathers appraised/evaluated in the Phoenix ...
A: A big ANA Show is in Phoenix this year. From March 7th to 9th. National Money Show Phoenix ...
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| penny | 2/8/2008 |
Q: my husband found a 1973 penny on the back it has lincoln memorial and on the front it has Lincolns ...
A: These cents are novelty souvenirs. The Lincoln-Kennedy cents were made many years after 1964 as a ...
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| 1983 Quarter | 2/7/2008 |
Q: We found a 1983 Quarter that appears to be gold in color. Did they make some of these or is this a ...
A: How clear is the Obverse of the coin? Is the design very strong and detailed? I have heard of a few ...
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| 1986 liberty coin set(3 coins) proof | 2/6/2008 |
Q: What is this set worth? It is in the velvet box and protective cardbord box.
A: The Statue of liberty 3 coin set with Ellis Island on the reverse sells from $174 to $250 at auction ...
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| large cents | 1/30/2008 |
Q: I have two large cents in containers marked BU.Should i be sending them somewhere to be graded and ...
A: What Date are the Large Cents? Some collectors like graded coins and some do not. Usually if you ...
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| kennedy half-dollars | 1/30/2008 |
Q: can you tell me how to find the mintage for circulation of Kennedy Half Dollars (by mint) for ...
A: The Coin Production figures represent all of the "circulating" coins produced by the United States ...
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| 2007 - James Adams - gold Dollar | 1/29/2008 |
Q: I was passed three dollar coins the other day at a local store. Being this was the first time I got ...
A: The US mint has no definite direction of what side is the right direction for the edge printing on ...
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| dime with no p/d/s... | 1/29/2008 |
Q: My sister found a dime with no marking above the date. I was wondering if it was worth anything. ...
A: You did not say what year your dime was? The Mint Mark on a Roosevelt Dime is above the date since ...
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| Misprint John Adams Dollar Coin | 1/27/2008 |
Q: I have a $25 roll of John Adams Dollar coins. On the top you can see the front of the coin (John ...
A: Just a side note that the coin rolling machines do not put all the coins face-up or tails side up ...
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| 1975 quarter | 1/26/2008 |
Q: is there a 1975 quarter
A: No! In 1975 the bicentennial quarter was made having the dual dates. All the 1776-1976 ...
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| Statehood quarters and Presidential Silver dollars | 1/25/2008 |
Q: Are any of the above worth more than face value? Thanks
A: There were many millions of each of these coins made at all 3 of the U.S. Mints. There is no gold in ...
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| 1990 lincoln coin | 1/25/2008 |
Q: Papajack, I have come across a 1990 lincoln coin with no mint mark and I am having a hard time ...
A: I am not sure of your exact question but here is some clarification. Mint Mark and Proof are ...
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| 1942 Liberty Half Dollar | 1/24/2008 |
Q: I have a 1942 Liberty Half Dollar that has written on the coin cover 1942 D/S. I looked on the coin ...
A: These are called Re-punched mint marks, or RPM's for short. I did not find a D over S in my ...
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| $ 1.00 coin | 1/23/2008 |
Q: i have a 1862 silver dollar it is in good shape is it worth anything
A: There is a wide range of value assigned to these dollars. The mintage was only about 12,000 pieces ...
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| 1855 penny | 1/21/2008 |
Q: I have an 1855 Penny with slanted 5's in the date and a glob of something on the ear...my father had ...
A: It is not particularly rare but in collectable grades sells for about 20% to 30% more than other ...
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| coin capsuals | 1/19/2008 |
Q: i have a set of The 1984 Olympic set Two silver Dollars and Ten dollar gold peice. the capsules on ...
A: Your question was "where or how can I replace these capsules?” I do not know how close the capsules ...
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| 1906 dime | 1/18/2008 |
Q: I have a 1906 dime in great condition....is this worth anything? Thank you amber
A: This should be a Barber Head or Liberty Head dime. The Liberty Head Dime has its mint mark on the ...
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| an old dime i recived as changed | 1/18/2008 |
Q: i received an 1920 something coin today.i belive it is a 1920 Mercury dime B/c it matches the pic of ...
A: This should be a Winged Liberty Head or mecury dime. The Winged Liberty Head Dime has its mint mark ...
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| half dollar coin | 1/17/2008 |
Q: i have one of the same questions you have got before about the 1917 half dollar. i have looked all ...
A: This is one of the most beautiful coins ever produced. Its image is presently being used on the USA ...
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| real or fake | 1/17/2008 |
Q: I read a couple of your answers and believe i have some fakes 1872 trade dollar, 1795, 1799, 1800 ...
A: Sorry, the only way to know a coin is a fake is to study what the real ones look like. I will give ...
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| coins | 1/16/2008 |
Q: Hello my names nick i have a 1879 one dollar coin and i was wondering how much it would be worth
A: Coins are valued on a scale from 1 to 70. And on how rare a coin is. With no or little experience it ...
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| 1994 Doubled D mintmark | 1/15/2008 |
Q: PapaJohn, Thanks for taking my question. I have a friend that has been looking through a magnifier ...
A: I must say I am not an error coin collector. I did not find this error listed in my catalogs. This ...
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| Coin storage | 1/14/2008 |
Q: I am considering moving my coins from their current 2x2 mylar holders to dansco coin albums. But I ...
A: I have noticed peripheral toning on coins in many of these albums. If your coins are circulated ...
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| double headed nickel | 1/14/2008 |
Q: I have a dbl headed nickel on one side dated 1994/mint/m-p on other side dated 2004/mint/m-p:is ...
A: They are not rare and it is not an error coin. I have experience with these coins and have seen ...
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| 1982 one cent coin | 1/13/2008 |
Q: How do you know whether the coin is copper or Zinc? What is meant bye Dt?
A: There is no easy way to see the difference between the copper and zinc types on the coins. I start ...
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| Morgan Silver Dollar | 1/9/2008 |
Q: First, thank you in advance for your time! I have done a little bit of research to try and help my ...
A: "1899-O worth $5.00 to at most $20.00, am I close in my guess?" These coins are 90% silver and at ...
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| Gold dollar coin with no writting | 1/9/2008 |
Q: My Dad called me saying he bought 3 gold dollars at the bank and none of the have any edge writing, ...
A: Only the newer Presidential dollar coin is supposed to have a lettered edge. The Sacagawea Dollar is ...
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| Coins and silver cert | 1/8/2008 |
Q: Since i am less then a novice i need to seek advice before i sell what i have. 2 $1 Silver ...
A: 1935 series E Silver Certificates – These small size (current size) notes are similar to today’s ...
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| liberty dollar | 1/8/2008 |
Q: i have a pure silver liberty dollar made in 1921. it is in very good condition. i do not know where ...
A: In coin description terms "Very Good condition" is only a grade of 8 on the scale which is low ...
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| Proof Sets Value | 1/7/2008 |
Q: PAPAJACK, THANK YOU FOR YOUR QUICK RESPONSE TO MY INCOMPLETE QUESTION. I APOLOGIZE FOR MY LACK OF ...
A: No Apology is needed; I should have guessed it was the modern set. I believe this is the 1986 ...
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| pennys | 1/7/2008 |
Q: I have a 1920 Lincoln penny with what looks like an S stamped under the date. What does that mean? ...
A: The Lincoln Cent series is made at 3 mints. If there is no mint mark letter below the date it is a ...
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| Silver Dollars | 1/6/2008 |
Q: My grandfather left me about 70 silver dollars after his passing. I have both extremely good ...
A: Without seeing the collection I cannot say. Coins are valued on a scale from 1 to 70. And on how ...
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| Value of a One Dollar Bill | 1/5/2008 |
Q: I have a 1935D Silver Certificate $1. I know from my limited research that it may not be a, "Hey, ...
A: 1935 series D Silver Certificate – These small size (current size) notes are similar to today’s ...
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| 2001 P Rhode Island "silver?" quarter | 1/5/2008 |
Q: I was rolling my change, and saw a "silver" quarter in one stack. It is a 2001 P Rhode Island state ...
A: Only some of the S mint quarter proof coin was made using 90% silver alloy weighing 6.25 grams. All ...
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| 1852 coin | 12/17/2007 |
Q: I don't know much about coins, but I had found a coin which I have tried to figure out numerous ...
A: There are a lot of fakes in this area of collecting. Here is some starter information: There are ...
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| coin value | 12/16/2007 |
Q: this is a very old coinand is difficult to read. the front shows a female head surrounded by stars. ...
A: From 1793 to 1857 the U.S. mint did make a Large Cent. It was about Quarter size and all copper with ...
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| Hollow Nickel | 12/15/2007 |
Q: We have a hollow (only the head side) of a 1974 nickel. I did a little research and discovered that ...
A: Although it may be a smugglers coin for microfilm it is very unlikely. The way coins are produced ...
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| 3 inch indian head penny | 12/14/2007 |
Q: about 25 years ago i found a 3 inch penny with a bunch of arrow heads what time we were turning ...
A: There are many coins copied as counterfeits and reproductions. The hobby protection act law states a ...
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| 1999 new jersey state quater | 12/14/2007 |
Q: I have a 1999 New Jersey state quarter that is stamped off center. Does this coin have any value or ...
A: This sounds like an off center strike. It should be seen by a dealer to decide its value. If it is a ...
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| coin | 12/13/2007 |
Q: I have a two headed 1974 jefferson nickel that I just found in circulation. Can you give me an ...
A: This is a very common question I have been asked a number of times in the past. They are not ...
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| U. S. State Coins | 12/11/2007 |
Q: I purchased several bags and rolls of State coins from the mint. 100 Coins to the Bag 40 coins to ...
A: Only you can decide if you made a mistake. Depending on what you paid for the coins and how badly ...
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| 1909 indian head penny and silver 1910 dime | 12/10/2007 |
Q: How do I find out how much they are valued or if they are counterfeits 1-Indian head copper wheat ...
A: I doubt these are counterfeit coins. They are very common coins and not overly valuable in ...
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| 1890 Silver Dollar (Morgan) | 12/7/2007 |
Q: I have a 1890 Morgan Silver Dollar, not in the best condition, but every feature is clear and still ...
A: In 1890 the USA made Morgan type dollars. Look for any mint mark on the back of the coin between the ...
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| need the value of this penny | 12/5/2007 |
Q: I have a United States penny from 1837, it's about the size of a current half dollar and copper. On ...
A: This is a US Large Cent showing the young head Lady Liberty wearing a coronet. The reverse has a ...
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| Pennies | 12/5/2007 |
Q: I have a bunch of old pennies from 1909 to 1940's. Are they worth anything?
A: Most circulated coins range from Good (grade-G4) to Almost Uncirculated (grade-AU50) on the scale. ...
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| THE NEW GOLD DOLLAR | 12/4/2007 |
Q: THE NEW GOLD DOLLAR COIN HAS "IN GOD WE TRUST" ON THE EDGE. I'VE HEARD THAT SOME OF THESE COINS DO ...
A: The New 2007 dollars have the inscriptions moved to the edge. This is not the first time the motto ...
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| 1982 Lincoln Penny--Zinc or Copper? | 12/1/2007 |
Q: I read your answer to Christian about the date size and it was great help. Do you know of way to ...
A: I do not remember the question and answer you are referring to. There is no easy way to see the ...
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| 25cents | 11/28/2007 |
Q: My wife is collectying the new states quarters an d bot the big book to store them in. I heard the ...
A: The Melt value of a coin is a starting point in the intrinsic value of the piece. They are not ...
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| one cent coin | 11/27/2007 |
Q: I have old coin one cent and I hardly see the end of year 37 but i don't know is this 1937 or ...
A: There is a big difference between these two dates for a One Cent Coin. In 1837 the One Cent Coin ...
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| Republic of Texas currency | 11/27/2007 |
Q: Where can I find out about paper currency from the Republic of Texas. I have a $20 bill from 1838.
A: You need a bit more information on this item. Many of the original items are reproduced for ...
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| Mintmarks on Quarters | 11/26/2007 |
Q: I have a "strictly for fun" collection (not worth much, but I love it). I'm pretty new and still ...
A: Good Question! Your coins are not fakes the quarter did not use the P mint mark until 1980. They ...
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| State quarters | 11/25/2007 |
Q: As a gift, I received about 25 rolls of uncirculated state quarters - one or two from each of the ...
A: Coins are valued on a scale from 1 to 70. And on how rare a coin is. These coins are not rare at ...
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| 1863 coin | 11/24/2007 |
Q: Correction: this is a 1863 coin. "Papajack I found an 1863 coin in excellent condition in my ...
A: This piece is a Civil War Token. They sell from $8 to $12 dollars depending on the issue. The Drums ...
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| 1 dollar silver certificate | 11/21/2007 |
Q: I have a 1935E one dollar silver certificate missing the "In God we Trust". What is the value of ...
A: Currency collecting is not my field. Your note if worn is worth 1 to 3 dollars. These ...
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| Broken Penny | 11/18/2007 |
Q: I recently found a 1974 D penny taht is missing its back. It's the front & sides & hoolow because ...
A: This was likely done by a machinist after it left the US Mint. There have been a slew of double ...
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| 1844/81 Braided Hair Large One Cent | 11/18/2007 |
Q: Why was or what is the story behind the 1844/81 Braided Hair Large One Cent? The year of **81 seems ...
A: Good Question! You are right, but this blunder is not a true over date error, is a bit odder that ...
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| New President Dollar Coins | 11/18/2007 |
Q: I have 2 George Washington dollar coins . One has the lettering on the edge of the coin upside down ...
A: As for this edge lettering on the new dollar series, I have not seen any hard evidence from the mint ...
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| penny | 11/14/2007 |
Q: I'm sorry if i didn't specified the grade of the coins. i have a 1943 or 1945 penny and I'm not sure ...
A: It was not the grade of the coin I needed to know it was the denomination you did not say it was a ...
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| 1863 Coin | 11/14/2007 |
Q: I have inherited a coin collection. One of the coins in this collection has me stumped. I have ...
A: This is not a coin but a token. What you describe is a Patriotic Civil War Token. Tokens are not ...
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| misprinted nickel | 11/13/2007 |
Q: I have a 2006 Return to Monticello nickel that has Jefferson of 1800 on both sides. I am interested ...
A: Double headed or two tailed coins are not a mint product and therefore not valued by collectors. ...
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| 2 headed quarter | 11/9/2007 |
Q: My son found a quarter with Washington on both sides, The date is 1992 on one side and 1994 on the ...
A: This is a very common question I have been asked a number of times in the past. They are not ...
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| 1921,1922 silver dollars | 11/5/2007 |
Q: I have 4 1921 Morgan silver dollars and 1 1922 Morgan silver dollar. I know that they are pretty ...
A: To get approximate values: First look for a mint mark letter they were made at three mints. ...
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| 2007 error penny | 11/3/2007 |
Q: I found a 2007 penny with a small bubble in the flat area above the date. It also looks like some ...
A: Missing letters are usually caused by a filled die error. Grease and debris commonly get caught in ...
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| missing seal on $20 bill ser 2004A | 11/3/2007 |
Q: i have a $20 bill that looks all normal except it's missing the green seal that should be on top of ...
A: You may have an error note. This is not my specialty. An error note missing the first printing is ...
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| US Quarter oddity | 11/2/2007 |
Q: I'm not much of a coin collector but I hang on to the occasional "silver quarter" and "wheat ...
A: This coin has been altered in some way. The minting process might leave a smooth edge but could not ...
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| Omaha Bank Hoard Roosevelt Dimes | 11/1/2007 |
Q: I'm collecting a set of silver Roosevelt dimes from the Omaha Bank Hoard. In your opinion, will ...
A: Sometimes at auctions the origin or provenance of the coins comes into play. Some will pay higher ...
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| silver dollars | 10/31/2007 |
Q: What is the value of a 1990 liberty silver dollar? ANSWER: Hello Eric, ...
A: This is called a US Silver Eagle. Although the coins states One Dollar on it is worth the current ...
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| two headed quarter - different years | 10/31/2007 |
Q: I have a two headed quarter - on one side the date is 1992 and the other side the date is 1995. Is ...
A: This is a very common question I have been asked a number of times in the past. They are not ...
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| 1960 Quarter -no mint strike | 10/30/2007 |
Q: I have a 1960 quarter with no mint strike. I believe these are mostly silver. What is the value of ...
A: The U.S. coins Dollar, Half Dollar, Quarter and Dime made 1964 and before are 90% silver coins. They ...
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| dime imperfection | 10/29/2007 |
Q: I found 2007p dime that has a line down the back. Part of it is raised slightly on the one side but ...
A: Here is a list of the American numismatic Associatiion member/dealers in your area. Any of these ...
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| silver dollars | 10/29/2007 |
Q: What is the value of a 1990 liberty silver dollar?
A: I need more information to help you. There were no silver dollars made in 1990 for circulation. ...
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| 1902 Liberty Nickel | 10/29/2007 |
Q: I have a 1902 Liberty nickel, which has been pretty well worn, but still has all the major features ...
A: This is a common date nickel. This Barber Liberty Head Nickel can be roughly graded by the headband. ...
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| dime imperfection | 10/28/2007 |
Q: I found 2007p dime that has a line down the back. Part of it is raised slightly on the one side but ...
A: This may be what is called a DIE CRACK. Due to the hardness of the materials the hardened die ...
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| 1964 Quarter | 10/26/2007 |
Q: I have a 1964 quarter it looks weird it has a tiny D below the eagle and i was wondering what its ...
A: A 1964 Washington Quarter should weigh 6.25 grams. Yours was made at the Denver Mint as designated ...
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| 2001 rhode island state quarter | 10/24/2007 |
Q: This was printed in Philadelphia and it has a head that is silver and the tail is cooper looking the ...
A: It was likely the coin is a coin struck on a defective planchet. The U.S. Mint buys strips of metal ...
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| multiple coins | 10/23/2007 |
Q: I have coins, 24 in total about 1/2 from the 1800's and the balance from the 1900's. I am looking ...
A: This first dealer on the list is part time but is the closest. Dave & Bill's Numismatics Billy ...
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| Unusual 25 cent piece | 10/22/2007 |
Q: I received a U.S. quarter that appears to be mostly the inner copper layer. The coin has only ...
A: If the coin seems to be acceptable weight, it should be 5.67 grams, and the thickness does not seem ...
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| expanded question on 1918 half dollar | 10/18/2007 |
Q: I happen to read your response to someone's question about a half dollar from 1918. I have one ...
A: These are Walking Liberty Half dollars and are widely collected. They are valuable in high grade but ...
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| unstamed quarter | 10/13/2007 |
Q: so i was at work yesturday and u unrolled a brand new roll of quarters, one of them didnt have a ...
A: It does indeed seem like a quarter blank. Almost all bank sources use rolling machines on large bags ...
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| unstamed quarter | 10/13/2007 |
Q: so i was at work yesturday and u unrolled a brand new roll of quarters, one of them didnt have a ...
A: Without actually seeing the piece no one can say for sure. It is very likely a coin blank but ...
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| 1955 penny flawed date | 10/12/2007 |
Q: I have a 1955S penny with what appears to be a mint flaw in the first 5 of the date. The bottom ...
A: This is most likely caused by a broken die. The center of the digit five must have broken off. ...
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| 1934 five non silver cert | 10/5/2007 |
Q: can you tell me what a 1934 A five dollar bill is worth not a silver cert got it as change from the ...
A: The main Grades are Very FINE, EXTRA FINE and CRISP UNCIRCULATED. I am guessing yours are ...
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| 1951D cent | 10/4/2007 |
Q: This 1951 d cent is rather unusual. It seems very thin and is the size of a dime. I had it weighed ...
A: If it is not a silver metal it was not made on a US Dime blank which is known to happen. If it is ...
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| Found 1877 coin | 10/3/2007 |
Q: I have found an 1877 coin that I cannot seem to locate information on. I will scan it and email it ...
A: Is there any other writing on the coin? What are the other image designs? Is there an eagle on the ...
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| $20 bill | 10/2/2007 |
Q: I have 1928 $20 bill , "B" series. The signatures are: Treasurer of the US is N.O. WO... something ...
A: Then the values listed though higher than those usually obtained are correct. United States Paper ...
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| 1962 pennies | 9/29/2007 |
Q: My grandmother moved into a nursing home recently and she gave me her big jar of pennies she used to ...
A: If you can borrow or get a copy of "A Guide Book of UNITED STATES COINS" by R. S. YEOMAN has ...
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| Rare Coins | 9/28/2007 |
Q: I have several coins that I have collected thinking they were worth something... So I guess my ...
A: Feel free to ask me any question on USA Coins. By limiting the question to single coins or single ...
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| What is this? | 9/28/2007 |
Q: i found a 1970-S penny but there is a second head on the right side of the lincoln head facing him. ...
A: The most common is a small likeness of President Kennedy. For the 1970 Lincoln-Kennedy Penny, these ...
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| Wheat pennies | 9/27/2007 |
Q: What is the value of a 1901 Indian Head Penny (not so good condition),1994 uncirculated walking ...
A: I do suggest you borrow or get a copy of "A Guide Book of UNITED STATES COINS" (Red Book) by R. S. ...
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| dime misprint | 9/27/2007 |
Q: I have a dime from year 2000 that is off center. The last zero in the "2000" is halfway cut off and ...
A: This sounds like an off center strike. It should be seen by a dealer to decide its value. If it is a ...
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| Rare Coins | 9/27/2007 |
Q: I have several coins that I have collected thinking they were worth something... So I guess my ...
A: 1) 1943 Steel and other post war Lincoln Wheat Back Cent These cents are not old enough or scarce ...
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| Large P and S Nickels | 9/27/2007 |
Q: I have an 1944 Nickel with a large P on the Back' I have two 1943 nickels with Large P on the back ...
A: Yes these are known as Silver Nickels or War Nickels. The 1942-P is the first coin ever to have a ...
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| Morgan Dollar | 9/27/2007 |
Q: I found a 1921 gold Morgan dollar. Is this worth anything or just a pretty coin?
A: There were no gold Morgan Dollars made. Yours may have been plated with gold this decreases the ...
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| Wheat pennies | 9/26/2007 |
Q: What is the value of a 1901 Indian Head Penny (not so good condition),1994 uncirculated walking ...
A: The 1901 Indian head cent is a common coin valued from $1 in good (grade-4) to about $10 in Almost ...
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| $20 bill | 9/26/2007 |
Q: I have 1928 $20 bill , "B" series. The signatures are: Treasurer of the US is N.O. WO... ...
A: The main Grades are Very FINE, EXTRA FINE and CRISP UNCIRCULATED. I am guessing yours are ...
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| copper dime | 9/26/2007 |
Q: I looked closer at the dime, it does not have the rods on the edge. The only problem with it being ...
A: I found no record of an off metal error or being made on the wrong coin blank for your coin. There ...
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| 1957a Silver Certificate $1 notes | 9/25/2007 |
Q: Papa, I was just wondering if you happened to know what these bills might be worth, in excellent ...
A: The main Grades are FINE, EXTRA FINE and CRISP UNCIRCULATED. I am guessing yours are Uncirculated. ...
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| 1877 indian one cent peice | 9/25/2007 |
Q: just trying to find out how much this piece is worth.
A: P.S. If you can send an image of the back of the coin It would help. Hello Mary, ...
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| Gold coins | 9/25/2007 |
Q: I found a penny that has a star on the back of it and has written on the front Common Wealth of the ...
A: I am not an expert on foreign or ancient coins. If it is a foreign coin I use the "Standard Catalog ...
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| Look what i found | 9/23/2007 |
Q: I don't no what type it is. It Has Like these drawings on it they kind of look like heiroglyphics.do ...
A: Sorry, I can only tell you this is not a USA coin. I am not an expert on foreign coins. If it is a ...
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| 1863 coin | 9/22/2007 |
Q: today at work i found an old coin, dated 1863, the front has the head of a caucasian, im unsure of ...
A: Is there a single star under the words New York? What you describe is a Civil War Token. Tokens are ...
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| Coins | 9/21/2007 |
Q: I was wandering how much my silver dollars ranging from 1880 to 1923 would be valued.
A: I need more information to get a better value for any one coin. These are Morgan from 1878 to 1921 ...
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| dyed half dollars | 9/21/2007 |
Q: I found a Bicenntenial Kennedy half dollar that is red instead of silver. It looks more of a copper ...
A: This coin if struck properly would have to be seen by an expert. I doubt it is a 'set-up' piece ...
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| Old US Copper Coins | 9/21/2007 |
Q: A friend has 2 coins that I told her I'd help research for value. The first is a large copper US ...
A: I can only give you a range of values for these coins. They cannot be accurately appraised without ...
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| 1968 d kennedy half dollar | 9/20/2007 |
Q: I know nothing about coins but found what i think is a repunched mintmark on the kennedy 1968d. ...
A: This is an error worth looking at. If it is Mechanical doubling it has not added value but if it is ...
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| Morgan Collection | 9/18/2007 |
Q: My family has recently had a collection of Morgan silver dollars with a date range of 1878 through ...
A: Part 1) Certification by a Third Party Company is wise when you have a rare coin and of course the ...
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| 2000 Sacagawea | 9/18/2007 |
Q: 2000 Sacagawea P with no inscription on the outside circumference is it worth anything. Thanks
A: There was no edge lettering used on modern dollar coin until the presidential series in 2007. ...
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| 2004-p dime | 9/18/2007 |
Q: but I hope you have a simple answer--I sure can't find one. I am trying to find out the mintage (or ...
A: In 2004 the US Mint produced dimes at Philadelphia and Denver. Below is the information from the US ...
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| wheat back panny | 9/17/2007 |
Q: I have a 1914 wheat back penny and wondered if it had any worth. It is quite worn. Thank you for ...
A: If it has a D or S mint mark near the date it would be a great find. But if there is no mint mark ...
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| kansas quarter | 9/16/2007 |
Q: how much would a kansas quarter with a die crack extending from the last A in America to the ear of ...
A: These die crack found in coins although interesting, do not add value to the piece. Die Hard ...
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| 1851 Dollar | 9/16/2007 |
Q: I recently found a large silver coin. On the front there is an Indian looking left with a headdress ...
A: It did help. No one I asked seems to know where the piece originated or how long they have been ...
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| loads of questions. | 9/16/2007 |
Q: Okay I was recently going throught my things and found the following and want to know how much they ...
A: 1. 6 1980 silver dollars and 2. 1 1979 silver dollar - These Susan B. Anthony Dollars are traded at ...
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| 2002 quarter | 9/16/2007 |
Q: I have a 2002 Louisiana state quarter shiny silver on one side (George Washington side) and appears ...
A: This is not a mint error unless it is made from the gold colored dollar blank. This is usually a ...
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| 1940 Australia Penny | 9/16/2007 |
Q: I found in my coin collection from about 35 years ago a 1940 Australia Penny. How do i know what it ...
A: I am not an expert on foreign coins and do not catalog much information on them. Most of them are ...
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| 1851 Dollar | 9/16/2007 |
Q: I recently found a large silver coin. On the front there is an Indian looking left with a headdress ...
A: Without seeing the piece I cannot say what you have. The USA did not issue any silver dollars with ...
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| partial date on penny | 9/15/2007 |
Q: Going through my deceased fathers belongings I found a US penny that has a date of "196" with the ...
A: Is the rest of the coin properly struck? Missing letters are usually caused by a filled die error. ...
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| 1893 Indian Head Penny | 9/14/2007 |
Q: I have an 1893 Indian Head Penny that I received in my change today. I noticed that in front of the ...
A: Are the letters etched or pressed into the surface? None were made at the mint this way. The ...
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| silver certificates misc silver coins | 9/14/2007 |
Q: i have 4 silver certificates 2-$1, 1-$5, 1-$10 they are from 1934,1935 and 1937, is there any value ...
A: These notes can possibly have some value above face. But condition and rarity for the condition are ...
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| 1856 Lady Head Penny | 9/14/2007 |
Q: The penny in question is between the size of a nickle and a quarter. Excellent condition. Could you ...
A: In 1856 the United States used the Large Cent they were made until 1857. It shows Liberty with a ...
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| rare dime | 9/14/2007 |
Q: Do U know anything about a 1/2 dime that was made in the middle 1800's?
A: There was no provision for a modern nickel in the early days of the USA. The HALF DIME was made ...
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| liberty dollar, no date, different lady? | 9/14/2007 |
Q: I have a liberty dollar that has no date. The lady on the front looks alittle like she has wings on ...
A: This is not a coin at all. This is one of the countless silver rounds being produced. Its value is ...
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| unc pennies | 9/13/2007 |
Q: I have several thousand unc pennies in the 60s & 70s. Any value. Most of these pennies are in books ...
A: Are they in coin folders or books? If so selling them as partial sets with the folder is probably ...
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| World's Columbian Exposition Chicago 1893 half dollar | 9/12/2007 |
Q: I have three coins re: above description. One is quit clean, the other 2 are a little dark but very ...
A: This may be the most common Commemorative coin issued. They made it for two years, 1892 and 1893. ...
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| One sided penny | 9/12/2007 |
Q: I have a 1968 D that is blank on the reverse. Coin is in good condition and the back is completely ...
A: I do know nothing is impossible. So you could have an error but is would not sell for too much if it ...
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| Coin Set | 9/12/2007 |
Q: I have a coin set made in 1997. It comes in a cherry wood case and is # 515. it consist of a ...
A: Are these the one ounce proof bullion coins? Other groups have distributed three coin sets like ...
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| sliver dolars | 9/11/2007 |
Q: how much is these silver dollars worth dates. 1878 , 18779 ,1886 , 1883 1897
A: I could use more information to answer this question properly. For a start they are worth in ...
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| 2 headed quarter | 9/9/2007 |
Q: i received a 2 headed quarter with the date 1966 on both sides. is it worth any value besides 25 ...
A: This is a very common question I have been asked a number of times in the past. They are not ...
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| 1964 Aluminum Quarter | 9/8/2007 |
Q: I have an quarter that appears to be aluminum or a lighter metal as well. Vending machines will not ...
A: What date is your quarter? Prior to 1965 the Washington Quarter was an alloy of 90% Silver and ...
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| misprint dollar | 9/7/2007 |
Q: i have a 2006 one dollar bill that is missing the mint seal and the 4 numbers in each corner. i ...
A: It sounds like the note is missing the third printing or overprint. On current U.S. paper money this ...
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| 2006 nickel | 9/7/2007 |
Q: this coin is stamped on the front but smooth on the back of it..is it of any value ?
A: Your coin has likely been altered. check the weight to be 5 grams and check rims for the same ...
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| please help | 9/7/2007 |
Q: I have a 1976 dime, that appears to have been pressed way too much. It has all qualities of a ...
A: The coin from your description does not seem extraordinary. It just sounds like it is well struck. ...
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| No e on dime | 9/7/2007 |
Q: I have a 1993 dime. On the reverse where it says one dime the e is completly missing as well as half ...
A: Paper notes are not my specialty. I think they use the letters to define a run (of up to ...
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| 1909 VDB Penny - No mint mark - Phil | 9/7/2007 |
Q: I have a 1909 vdb, no mint mark, penny which I believe to be in good shape... other than being ...
A: Does your coin have the initials V.D.B. on the back below the wreath? In each series of coin type ...
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| possible error in kennedy half dollar | 9/7/2007 |
Q: I was wondering if you could tell me what this is. I have a 1996 Kennedy half dollar, that when ...
A: This sounds like an altered coin. There are not any sales records I found of a rotated die 1996 ...
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| coins | 9/5/2007 |
Q: My mother-in-law has collected coins and stamps for years. Recently we moved her into an assisted ...
A: If you do not want to do the work yourself there are many coin dealers and appraisers available to ...
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| 1963 aluminum quarter?? | 9/3/2007 |
Q: i seen that you have had a question already about this but i to have came upon a 1963 quarter that ...
A: There were no aluminum Quarters made purposely by the US Mint. In 1963 the Washington Quarter was ...
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| 3 SETS OF 100 $2 BILLS | 9/3/2007 |
Q: I HAVE 3 SETS OF CRISP UNCIRCULATED 1976 $2 BILLS. THEY ARE IN SEQUENTIAL ORDER AND I HAVE THE ...
A: I am not sure of what you mean by "3 SETS OF 100" $2 dollar bills but here is information on the ...
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| mis print vermont coin | 8/30/2007 |
Q: tail side of vermont quarter is slightly off and half way around the edge is very smooth. what is ...
A: This coin sounds like it is an off center strike error. This is only a slight off center condition ...
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| coins | 8/29/2007 |
Q: I was wondering if you knew the worth of, one of many old coins I possess it is a penny indian head ...
A: It sounds like you have an Indian Head Cent. If the date and the devices on the coin are worn the ...
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| 1973 Lincoln Penny 5000 Coin bag | 8/28/2007 |
Q: I was given a sealed, never opened 5000 coin US Mint bag of 1973 Lincoln Pennies. Does it have any ...
A: This does not make it necessarily more or less valuable. It just means it is still sealed from the ...
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| found a quarter | 8/28/2007 |
Q: This quarter has a 1992 on one side with and a 1997( i think- my daughter has the coin) on the ...
A: They are not rare and it is not an error coin. I have experience with these coins and have seen ...
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| 1855 Calif gold periods 1 & 2 | 8/28/2007 |
Q: What is the gold content, quality of the gold in these two periods? Thank you for your time ...
A: If you are asking about a USA One Dollar Gold piece the gold content on these is .04837 of an ounce ...
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| 1973 Lincoln Penny 5000 Coin bag | 8/27/2007 |
Q: I was given a sealed, never opened 5000 coin US Mint bag of 1973 Lincoln Pennies. Does it have any ...
A: There may or may not be anything too collectable in the bag making it worth face value or a bit more ...
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| lincoln / kennedy penny | 8/26/2007 |
Q: i have a 1972 penny with a small profile of Kennedys head facing Lincoln. with Kennedy engraved ...
A: These cents are novelty souvenirs. For the 1974 Lincoln-Kennedy cents were made many years after ...
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| coins | 8/26/2007 |
Q: my name is Linda Aponte and i have i lot of old coins that i will like to find out if it worth ...
A: Nobody throws away money. It seems to continue to change hands and be stored away. Although you ...
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| Dollar 1800 | 8/26/2007 |
Q: First I'm not an expert. I like silver dollars. I've just got silver dollar from 1800 (draped bust/ ...
A: Coin facts has great images to compare your coin with for identification. None of the 1800 dollars ...
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| 1887 dime | 8/25/2007 |
Q: what is the the design of intrtwined h's in the field on the obverse of an 1887 liberty seated dime ...
A: What you describe may well be a fantasy piece or a Love Token, without seeing it I cant be sure. ...
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| rare coins | 8/23/2007 |
Q: my mom was wondering about a george washington gold dollar that she thought was a misprint. it does ...
A: This is not a misprint. The normal Motto's, Date and Mint Marks were moved to the edge of the coin ...
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| Gold Coin | 8/22/2007 |
Q: I have a 1/4 oz. fine gold 10 dollars gold coin dated 1997. Would you have any idea of the value? ...
A: Proof coins are made on special polished blanks. They are like a mirror and the raised image is ...
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| 1977 Kennedy Half | 8/20/2007 |
Q: The location is where it should read "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" AND "HALF DOLLAR". Have you heard of ...
A: Does the coin look damaged on the opposite side? Or is the copper seen more over a larger area? Look ...
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| Gold Coin | 8/20/2007 |
Q: I have a 1/4 oz. fine gold 10 dollars gold coin dated 1997. Would you have any idea of the value? ...
A: You have a 1997 bullion gold coin. "Modern Gold Eagle" It is a bullion coin; in 1986 the US started ...
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| 1989 Misprint Nickel | 8/15/2007 |
Q: I have a 1989 (I believe it is 1989, all that is printed is the "89") standard nickel. The portions ...
A: I am happy to take a look at the coin. If the coin is an off-center-strike there will be a crescent ...
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| 1931 penny with "18" on it | 8/15/2007 |
Q: I’ve researched 1931 pennies and have found a lot of info on S & D, I know they have some value. I ...
A: The lack of a mint mark letter on the USA One Cent coin designates it is from the Philadelphia mint. ...
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| 1963 C. Douglas Dillon $1 misprint | 8/14/2007 |
Q: Papajack, Question for ya. My Father recently passed and I found a miscolored 1963 one dollar bill ...
A: I doubt this is a misprinted note. The control the mint uses for inks is incredible. There was no ...
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| 1989 Misprint Nickel | 8/13/2007 |
Q: I have a 1989 (I believe it is 1989, all that is printed is the "89") standard nickel. The portions ...
A: If the coin is round and has a raised rim on the edge there are a couple of things that it could be. ...
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| 1914 D St. Gaulden Twenty Dollar Gold Coin | 8/12/2007 |
Q: I have a 1914 D St. Gaulden Twenty Dollar Gold Coin. I was just wondering what the value of the coin ...
A: In each series of coin type like you’re "St-Gaudens" there are some quick reference points of wear ...
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| penny that's blank on two side's | 8/12/2007 |
Q: I was looking in my old Penny box when i saw that i have a penny that's blank on two side. I have no ...
A: Good news, It may not get you more than five dollars but if you want to sell it or authenticate it ...
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| The 1986 (D) Lincoln Cent | 8/11/2007 |
Q: I was going in my box just for fun when i saw that i hade more copper cent's, And saw some coin's ...
A: I found no record in my catalogs for a '1986 D doubled die cent'. Or a die error for the 1957 cent. ...
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| misprinted quarter | 8/10/2007 |
Q: I have a Virginia quarter made in 2000 that looks copper on the face side and normal on the other. ...
A: If the coin seems to be acceptable weight, it should be 5.67 grams, and the thickness does not seem ...
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| penny that's blank on two side's | 8/10/2007 |
Q: I was looking in my old Penny box when i saw that i have a penny that's blank on two side. I have no ...
A: You’re not missing anything when you are able to weigh the piece you will find if it is just a ...
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| penny that's blank on two side's | 8/9/2007 |
Q: I was looking in my old Penny box when i saw that i have a penny that's blank on two side. I have no ...
A: If the blank is 2.50 grams or 3.11 grams and 19 mm in diameter it is likely a one cent blank. Check ...
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| selling coins | 8/8/2007 |
Q: I have been collecting mint coins and many others for a number of years including some ancient roman ...
A: As a collector you should have an idea of the current value of your coins. You should also know ...
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| Buffal Nickel - no visible date(rubbed smooth) | 8/8/2007 |
Q: I have a buffalo Nickel that is worn smooth where the date would be. The buffalo on the back is ...
A: These no date Nickels have very little value. The date on the raised portion of the coin is the ...
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| us coins | 8/7/2007 |
Q: I have some coins that my grandmother past on to my family. Can you give me a general value ...
A: Collectors have devised a numerical grading system for coins. It goes from 1 to 70. With 1 being ...
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| 1960 d franklin half dollar0 | 8/6/2007 |
Q: This half has doubled usoa,half dollar ,part of the Eagle wing and the wooden part of the bell. The ...
A: RPM is an abbreviation for re punched mint mark. I found no listing for an rpm on the 1960 half. ...
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| "maybe a strange question" LOL | 8/6/2007 |
Q: And thank you for answering my question in advance. I purchased from the United States mint the 2007 ...
A: I have asked a few others about this and in their opinions it will not affect the coins or their ...
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| 1957 Silver Certificates | 8/6/2007 |
Q: I have 24 1957 silver certificates. They have the following series: 1957, 1957A, 1957B.Some of the ...
A: Silver Certificates – these small size (current US size) notes are similar to today’s Federal ...
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| another golden penny ? | 8/6/2007 |
Q: I've been looking online for awhile now and recently found this site. I found a 1991 penny that was ...
A: How clear is the Obverse of the coin? Is the design very strong and detailed? I have heard of a few ...
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| 1929 Mercury Head Dime | 8/6/2007 |
Q: I have a dime dated 1929 with the Greek God Mercury on the front and what appears to be a hatchet or ...
A: For an accurate value the coin must be seen. I can give you a range of values for it though. In ...
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| possible error penny | 8/5/2007 |
Q: I have a penny that is about twiced as thick as it should be and probably three quarters of the ...
A: It sounds as if someone has rolled the edges of the coin in a machine. I have seen this done in the ...
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| 2002 US penny | 8/4/2007 |
Q: My son found a 2002 us penny that is perfect on the face side, but does not have a back on it at ...
A: The way cents are produced the Anvil or bottom die is stationary below the collar that holds the ...
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| Encased Indian Head Penny | 8/4/2007 |
Q: I just came across this encased Indian Head Penny from the 1901 Pan American Exposition in Buffalo. ...
A: I know a lot about coins but your piece is a specialized field. It does sound like an authentic ...
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| Kennedy Half-1973 | 8/3/2007 |
Q: I think I included the wrong e-mail address in my previous question. I am including the correct one ...
A: I am sending this to both emails you gave. I have heard a few ways of this look happening on clad ...
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| 1973 Kennedy Error? | 8/3/2007 |
Q: I recently found (in a roll of half dollars) a 1973 Kennedy half that appears to be missing the ...
A: I am sending this to both emails you gave me. I have heard a few ways of this look happening on clad ...
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| 1943 Silver Penny Coin | 8/3/2007 |
Q: How can I tell if it's worth anything? It's silver in color and it stuck to a magnet. Look forward ...
A: The 1943 Lincoln Cents are 'ZINC COATED STEEL' released only in 1943. And yes there is some value ...
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| Silver Penny | 8/3/2007 |
Q: I just cracked open a roll of pennies at work and came across a Silver penny. It is Sooo shiny and ...
A: Here is an error dealer fight in your neck of the woods. Jim's Coins 702 N Midvale Blvd B-2 ...
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| 1939 Mercury Dime | 8/3/2007 |
Q: I have a 1939 Mercury Dime and I wanted to know why I see some people selling them for more then ...
A: Coins are valued on a scale from 1 to 70. And on how rare a coin is. In 1939 the dimes were made at ...
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| RE: Confederate Half Dol feb 22 1862 | 8/2/2007 |
Q: I read were you gave information on this item I dug one up on our property when we were tearing down ...
A: I am not sure what your piece is from the description you gave. There are many fakes made of the ...
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| 2006 Silver Penny!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! | 8/2/2007 |
Q: earlier today I asked about a silver penny that I found in a roll of quarters at work...... i just ...
A: None were made at the mint this way yours must have been plated with a magnetic metal as shown by ...
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| Silver Penny | 8/1/2007 |
Q: I just cracked open a roll of pennies at work and came across a Silver penny. It is Sooo shiny and ...
A: There was no recorded error in my catalogs of an off metal strike on your cents. How clear is the ...
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| penny | 8/1/2007 |
Q: i have a 1949 penny how much do you think it's worth and were can i sell it
A: Lincoln Wheat back Cents 1909 to 1958: For grading the Cent Lincolns bow tie and ear wear first. ...
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| OLD CURRENCY VALUES | 8/1/2007 |
Q: I have some old currency of all denominations $100 and under from about WWII on. How do I find out ...
A: A star note is printed when due to a mishap at the Bureau of Printing caused a serial number to be ...
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| 1899 V cent coin good condition | 7/31/2007 |
Q: My father found a 1899 5 cent coin while doing the lawn yesterday. It is in good condition. I was ...
A: This is a common date nickel. This Barber Liberty Head Nickel can be roughly graded by the headband. ...
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| OLD CURRENCY VALUES | 7/31/2007 |
Q: I have some old currency of all denominations $100 and under from about WWII on. How do I find out ...
A: I can't help you with potential buyers. I can direct you to dealers in your area. They would not ...
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| 1743 georgius II silver coin | 7/31/2007 |
Q: I've been searching for the approx. value of this coin and a picture to see if that is what I have. ...
A: Your more than welcome ! Always glad to help. Thanks for using me for your question. Please ...
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| lincoln memorial penny | 7/31/2007 |
Q: I have a penny my granfather gave me and ive never seen anything quite like it. Thought maybe you ...
A: This is not considered a mint error although it could have happened there if another cent was stuck ...
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| 1743 georgius II silver coin | 7/30/2007 |
Q: I've been searching for the approx. value of this coin and a picture to see if that is what I have. ...
A: I am not an expert on foreign coins. I do use the "Standard Catalog of World Coins" for information. ...
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| "copy" 1916 Half-dollar | 7/30/2007 |
Q: I have a 1916 silver half dollar. On the back of the coin under the motto it has a stamp that says ...
A: The 1916 Walking Liberty Half Dollar can be an expensive coin. Many collectors do not have one in ...
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| Filipinas coins | 7/29/2007 |
Q: I have a 1918 one centavo filipino coin and i was wondering how much is it worth?
A: This issue was indeed made at the U.S Mint. It is a common issue and sells for about fifty cents a ...
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| aluminum | 7/29/2007 |
Q: I have acquired what appears to be a aluminum quarter from 1964 do you know if it is a rare coin
A: Why do you think it is aluminum? The normal 90% silver quarter is not rare. One made on another ...
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| 2003 illinois quarter | 7/29/2007 |
Q: i received a quarter which clearly one could tell was different from other Illinois quarters. ...
A: Without seeing this it’s hard to say. The blank could be undersize in thickness and it would cause ...
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| 1809 bust half dollar | 7/28/2007 |
Q: I have just purchased a very nice coin from an auction. After looking at it out of its flip case I ...
A: I am not able to determine the distance for you. There was not much information available for those ...
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| One Dollar Siver Certificates | 7/28/2007 |
Q: Can you tell me the dates $1 Silver Certificates were issued? I have one and the dates appears to ...
A: Sorry I missed this part of your answer. The issue dates on US Notes remains the same regardless of ...
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| 1974 Double Headed Quarter | 7/27/2007 |
Q: A friend of the family had asked me to find out some information about a quarter he had recieved in ...
A: These are not real and it is not an error coin. I have experience with them and have seen them in ...
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| One Dollar Siver Certificates | 7/27/2007 |
Q: Can you tell me the dates $1 Silver Certificates were issued? I have one and the dates appears to ...
A: The small size (the Size of todays modern notes) Silver Certificates have been issued since 1928. ...
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| 1809 bust half dollar | 7/26/2007 |
Q: I have just purchased a very nice coin from an auction. After looking at it out of its flip case I ...
A: I have not handled enough of the 1809 Fifty Cent coins to say they have a warping problem. Weak ...
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| kennedy half dollar | 7/25/2007 |
Q: I have a Kennedy half dollar that has the reverse image (eagle) on both sides. Both sides are the ...
A: Depending on the date they are worth more than face value. The 1964 Half Dollar is 90% silver making ...
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| 1919 Lincoln Penny | 7/25/2007 |
Q: I recently received a 1919 Lincoln Penny, that has the Lincoln face on the front but nothing on the ...
A: I do know nothing is impossible. So you could have a real error here. The Anvil or bottom die is ...
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| Determining Estate Value Safely | 7/25/2007 |
Q: I have an extensive collection (not cataloged) from an estate. What is the safest way to get the ...
A: Sorry for its length but this is an involved question. It would help to let me know what series and ...
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| side lettering on gold dollar coin | 7/24/2007 |
Q: I have two gold dollar coins in which the side lettering is upside down(in respect to the face of ...
A: The US mint has no definite direction of what side is the right direction for printing the ...
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| kennedy half dollar | 7/24/2007 |
Q: I have a Kennedy half dollar that has the reverse image (eagle) on both sides. Both sides are the ...
A: These are not real and it is not an error coin. I have experience with them and have seen them in ...
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| Value of coins found in safety deposit box | 7/24/2007 |
Q: Could you tell me the value of the following coins? 1924 Liberty Peace Silver Dollar. 1936 Buffalo ...
A: These are all common coins most collectors already have the in their collection. Here is a range of ...
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| 1955 penny error | 7/24/2007 |
Q: I have a 1955 penny that has a chunk of copper in the 3rd number of the date. No other part of the ...
A: I have not seen exactly what you describe on the date. I have seen excess material matted down on ...
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| Not Sure What Coin This Is... | 7/24/2007 |
Q: I found a coin in my penny jar and I'm not sure what it is. On the front it says * United States ...
A: I thought it may be a bridge token but here I found someone else with 2 pieces he believes to be ...
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| silver dollars; 1800 to 1906 | 7/23/2007 |
Q: I have acquired 27 coins while working abroad. they are in very good condition for the most part ...
A: Are all these U.S. Silver dollars? There are too many variables to list here for you but borrow or ...
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| US Goverment war payment certificuts | 7/23/2007 |
Q: I have some US government payment war certificates they have numbers on the face left hand side 66, ...
A: This sounds like Military Script. I am not an authority on script but I see it all the time at the ...
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| 1990 no mint mark penny uncirculated mint cet | 7/23/2007 |
Q: I have inherited some coins, and my grandfather had a newspaper article attached to a couple of 1990 ...
A: It is correct that only the 1990 PROOF CENT missing the S mint mark is expensive. It is also ...
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| Taisho Emperor coin | 7/22/2007 |
Q: During WWII I acquired a Japanese coin commemorating the ascension of Hirihito's father to the ...
A: I think this is a great collectable! Your medallion may be rare. It is an example of the time that ...
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| 1866 penny | 7/22/2007 |
Q: i have an 1866 Indian penny with the name J.T Murphy stamped on the front. On the back it is totally ...
A: This is a token not a coin. What you describe may well be a fantasy piece or a Love Token, ...
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| Imperfect Strike on Kennedy Half Dollar?? | 7/22/2007 |
Q: I have a bicentennial Kennedy half dollar, mint mark D. On the reverse the letters "DE" are missing ...
A: Is there a ghost of the missing item or any scratches where it should be? Is the rest of the coin ...
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| blake and co. assayers | 7/22/2007 |
Q: i have in my possion coins that on one side says blake & co. assayers with a 20 in the middle and on ...
A: What date is the piece? Blake and Co. were assayers in 1854 in California. It is also the year the ...
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| TX penny marking | 7/22/2007 |
Q: I have a 1976 penny that the state of Texas etched into it to the right of Lincoln, just above the ...
A: Yes you would be able to sell the coin at a coin show. The value is very limited as it is a novelty ...
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| 1990 no mint mark penny uncirculated mint cet | 7/22/2007 |
Q: I have inherited some coins, and my grandfather had a newspaper article attached to a couple of 1990 ...
A: Proof sets and Mint Sets look different and are packaged differently. The proof 1990 no S ranges ...
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| 2005 Nickel | 7/20/2007 |
Q: I have a 2005 nickel the 5 in the date visible under magnification. Have you seen this before?
A: I am not sure of the question. Is there a ghost of the missing number or any scratches where it ...
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| gold plated | 7/19/2007 |
Q: i have a gold plated 1999 Connecticut quarter it is 24k.I would like to know the value.
A: These gold plated coins have no added value. Since this is a modified coin, the value is ...
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| DIME .. | 7/19/2007 |
Q: I have a dime from 1898 .. How much do you think it's worth?
A: Coins are valued on a scale from 1 to 70. And on how rare a coin is. With no or little experience it ...
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| i have questions | 7/19/2007 |
Q: do pennies from the 1940s have value
A: Yes US one cent coins from the 1940’s can be collectable. But trade at low prices. Only never ...
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| TX penny marking | 7/17/2007 |
Q: I have a 1976 penny that the state of Texas etched into it to the right of Lincoln, just above the ...
A: These are real cents that have been altered. I have never seen a complete set and do not know what ...
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| 1990 d US Washington Quarter | 7/17/2007 |
Q: The reverse is upside down. I have checked a bunch of 1990 d quarters and this is the only one with ...
A: An error like a rotated die, of more than 45 degrees, on a coin is a good find and would be ...
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| Coins with missing chunks | 7/16/2007 |
Q: I have several coins that have chunks missing from when there were struck. Is there a market for ...
A: I must say I am not an error coin collector. Error collecting is a branch outside of coins ...
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| 1987 nickel ?delaminated? | 7/16/2007 |
Q: I have a 1987 P Nickel that is in really good shape on the front, but is coompletely missing the ...
A: This sounds more like the image was removed since the whole side is blank. A delaminated coin is ...
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| Morgan Dollars | 7/16/2007 |
Q: I have several Morgan Dollars in MS-63 condition. What is the best way to preserve my collection? I ...
A: Whatever you use make sure it is archival quality. Depending on budget there are many ways to store ...
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| about coins | 7/15/2007 |
Q: WOULD YOU TELL ME WHAT VAULE DOES A 1931d penny worth and a 1909 dime thanks
A: Coins are valued on a scale from 1 to 70. And on how rare a coin is. With no or little experience it ...
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| two headed qaurter | 7/14/2007 |
Q: my dad found a 2 headed qaurter printed on one side is the date 2000 on the other 2002 it is the ...
A: This is a very common question I have been asked a number of times in the past days. They are ...
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| wheat back pennies | 7/14/2007 |
Q: I haVE A 1941 PLAIN, AND A1951P AND A1954P WHEATBACK IN GOOD SHAPE COULD YOU TELL ME IF THEY HAVE ...
A: If only lightly circulated they sell from a quarter up fifty cents each. Most sell for less than ...
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| Misstamped Penny | 7/13/2007 |
Q: I am in possession of a wheat penny stamped with only 3 numbers 195 (d). Do you have any ...
A: Missing letters are usually caused by a filled die error. Grease and debris commonly get caught in ...
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| Old Coins | 7/12/2007 |
Q: Yes, I have One Buffalo nickle,one lady dime 1945,4 wheat pennies 1929,42,50,57 then i have a set of ...
A: Coins are valued on a scale from 1 to 70. And on how rare a coin is. With no or little experience it ...
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| Double Struck 1983 Penny | 7/12/2007 |
Q: I have a 1983 Lincoln penny that on the reverse side has 2 Lincoln Memorials struck on it. One seems ...
A: This is not a mint error and has no added value associated with it (although it may have happened at ...
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| 1816 LIBERTY | 7/12/2007 |
Q: COIN IS IN GOOD CONDITION BUT SAY'S ON REVERSE SIDE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 1OZ FINE SILVER-ONE ...
A: This is not a coin at all. All US coins must have the denomination on them, either written or in ...
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| 1849 and 1852 pennies | 7/11/2007 |
Q: Noticed you previously (maybe a year ago) answered questions about these pennies speciafically thge ...
A: Collectors have devised a numerical grading system for coins. It goes from 1 to 70. With 1 being ...
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| Prices of Coins | 7/11/2007 |
Q: I was wondering since there are no good coin dealers in the Central PA area, if you could tell me ...
A: Coins are valued on a scale from 1 to 70. And on how rare a coin is. With no or little experience it ...
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| 2 cent coin from the year 1900 | 7/11/2007 |
Q: I have a 2 cent piece from the year 1900, I have been searching the Internet for a week and cannot ...
A: Sorry I cannot help you with this question. Token collecting is not my specialty. The USA did not ...
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| old penny | 7/10/2007 |
Q: I have found a 1918 wheat penny in good shape. Is this worth anything?
A: No one can give you an exact value without seeing a coin but I can give you a range of values for a ...
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| 1955 wheat penny | 7/10/2007 |
Q: I have a wheat penny from 1955. It is in very fine or extremely fine condition,was minted in ...
A: US Lincoln Cents are collectable. Most of these modern cents sell for less than a dollar in ...
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| 1922 American Silver Dollar | 7/10/2007 |
Q: Interested to know why they used a v in In God We Trvst instead of a u in all other spellings of the ...
A: The 1922 coin is a PEACE DOLLAR. Named for the eagle reverse resting on a rock with the word PEACE ...
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| UNKNOWN STATE QUARTER ERROR | 7/9/2007 |
Q: I am new to the world of error coins and was hoping you could help me with identifying this ...
A: I must say I am not an error coin collector. Error collecting is a branch outside of coins ...
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| John Adams Presidential Error | 7/9/2007 |
Q: I purchased a box of 1000 John Adams Presidential Dollar coins. I have gone through about 25 rolls ...
A: Without actually examining the coins I cannot say for sure. But the way they are produced leads me ...
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| 5 dollar bill missing markings | 7/9/2007 |
Q: I have a 1995 5 Dollar Bill with only a zero printed as the serial number and the right side seal ...
A: I do not personally know any dealers there but as requested I can give you a general list for St. ...
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| Standing Liberty Quarter | 7/8/2007 |
Q: I recently found a Standing Liberty Quarter. It is badly worn in that no detail is seen on body of ...
A: Even without the date this is worth about 9 times its face value due to the silver content. The ...
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| dimes | 7/8/2007 |
Q: i have 2 dimes, in fair condition. 1934 & 1941 mercury dimes. Any value to them? Thanks, Debra
A: As in your previous question neither of these dates is rare. The coins are not old enough yet to be ...
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| 1944 - 1946 quarters | 7/8/2007 |
Q: i have 2 quarters, in fair condition. 194 & 1946. Any value to these? Thanks, Debra
A: Neither of these dates is rare. They are 90% silver and sell at about 9 times their face value. They ...
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| unknown coin | 7/8/2007 |
Q: I found a coin/medal in a parking lot. I can not find one like it on the internet. It is about the ...
A: What color is it? Does it have any oyher markings? All coins have to have a denomination on them ...
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| fractional california coins | 7/8/2007 |
Q: I have an uncirculated 1861 1/4 dollar California gold coin which was given to me. I cannot find ...
A: I can give you information on the piece but not really tell you if it is authentic. There are a lot ...
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| 1955 sliver penny with copper banding | 6/28/2007 |
Q: its 1955 and looks as if the copper banding is not on straight. i don't belive the its all silver ...
A: Sounds strange from the description you have given. U.S.A. one cent coins were solid bronze in 1955 ...
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| U S Oriental Trade Dollar | 6/28/2007 |
Q: I have a Trade Dollar that my Grandfather brought back from China after the Boxer Rebellion and the ...
A: Your library should have material on them. The United States Trade Dollar by John M. Willem is one ...
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| 2002 Indiana State Quarter | 6/27/2007 |
Q: My question is about a 2002-D Indiana State Quarter. It is one of the defect quarters I've seen on ...
A: I am not sure of the error you may have. If this error is the silver layer had delaminated from the ...
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| Two questions | 6/27/2007 |
Q: 1. I need a description of the defect on a 1964 D Roosevelt dime double die. While the red book ...
A: It seems I can only help with the first part of your question. I have not heard of a piece you ...
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| Mis-sized Penny | 6/27/2007 |
Q: I have a 1984 penny that is about the size of a dime. It is has a gray look to it in spots. I ...
A: Because it’s the size of a dime it is puzzling. Dimes weigh 2.27 grams and measure 17.9 mm with a ...
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| 1855 1/2 California Gold Coin | 6/27/2007 |
Q: Years ago,a friend of mine gave my son a coin that had been found underneath the floorboards of an ...
A: I can give you information on the piece but not really tell you if it is authentic. There are a lot ...
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| 1955 D penny | 6/26/2007 |
Q: my question is about a 1955D penny. i know if the dates doubled it has value. what can you tell me ...
A: This is sometimes referred to as the POOR-MANS 1955 cent. This is a defect common to the die wearing ...
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| American 1 dollar coin | 6/26/2007 |
Q: I have a 1922 american one dollar coin. It has an american eagle on the front and the head of the ...
A: Collectors have devised a numerical grading system for coins. It goes from 1 to 70. With a grade of ...
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| Mis-stamped Nickel | 6/25/2007 |
Q: Papajack, I recently got a nickel back in my change that seems to have had a problem in the ...
A: The process at the mint is "Upset Milling" it rolls the coin blank with rough edges to the diameter ...
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| 1904 Bronze Indian Head Penny | 6/25/2007 |
Q: I recently posted a question about a 1902 Indian Head penny that went like this. "I have a 1902 ...
A: The 1904 only had about 61.3 million cents made but still trades at the same level to collectors and ...
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| 1941 dime | 6/24/2007 |
Q: I have a 1941 liberty head dime facing left.On the back is wheat it says ONE DIME UNITED STATES OF ...
A: Since 1982 the cent coin is made of all zinc with a plating of copper. Your coin might be missing ...
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| how much its worth | 6/24/2007 |
Q: i have two 1900 silver dollar coin and one 1898 silver dollar coin can you tell me how much it ...
A: First look for a mint mark letter they were made at three mints. Philadelphia has no mint mark but ...
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| Franklin dollars | 6/23/2007 |
Q: I have some Franklin dollars dated "1972", "1978", and "1776-1976". Can you tell me the silver ...
A: These are EISENHOWER dollars. They are only collected at present in Brilliant Uncirculated ...
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| Quarter with no reeds | 6/22/2007 |
Q: I have a 1983 quarter with no ridges or reeds on the side. It also does not have a D or P printed ...
A: If the coin diameter is on the small side it does not get the reeding of a normal coin. Also it ...
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| 1943 copper penies | 6/21/2007 |
Q: how much does 1943 copper penies cost?? ANSWER: Hello Maria, There were no US copper ...
A: These 2 coins you say are 1943 copper are likely fake coins! But if you want to pursue it and find ...
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| 1943 copper penies | 6/21/2007 |
Q: how much does 1943 copper penies cost?? ANSWER: Hello Maria, There were no US copper ...
A: These 2 coins you say are 1943 copper one cent pieces are likely counterfiets or joke coins! But if ...
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| 1943 copper penies | 6/21/2007 |
Q: how much does 1943 copper penies cost?? ANSWER: Hello Maria, There were no US copper ...
A: These 2 coins you say are 1943 copper are likely fake coins! But if you want to pursue it and find ...
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| 1848 misprint? | 6/21/2007 |
Q: I have an 1848 one cent penny, but it says one cunt instead of one cent on the back. Other than that ...
A: I do not necessarily think yours is fake. Although there is a "Small Date" variety that is a ...
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| 100 1934 | 6/21/2007 |
Q: I have 1934 100 dollar bill it is in good condition just wondering if it would be worth more than ...
A: If it is the 1934 Federal Reserve Note signed by Julian and Morganthau, you may get $120 for it from ...
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| penny with no mint mark | 6/20/2007 |
Q: I don't know the first thing about coin collecting but a friend of mine found one of my pennys that ...
A: There is nothing special about this cent. Lincoln cents were minted from 1909 to present at the ...
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| One Dollar coin gold | 6/20/2007 |
Q: I would like to know how much is a one dollar coin gold is valued right now. This coin I have it is ...
A: I am not Brad, and there are no emails exchanged at this site. AllExperts sends the answers to your ...
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| 1848 misprint? | 6/20/2007 |
Q: I have an 1848 one cent penny, but it says one cunt instead of one cent on the back. Other than that ...
A: There were no misprints of this type. I do not know how the E in CENT was changed but it was not ...
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| 1837 $10.00 government of texas currency | 6/19/2007 |
Q: how much do these normally go for?
A: I need a bit more information on this item. Many of the original items are reproduced for historical ...
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| US Coins | 6/18/2007 |
Q: I inherited a collection of Silver Dollars from 1889 to 1927. How do I find the value of these ...
A: To get approximate values: First look for a mint mark letter they were made at three mints. ...
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| 1902 Bronze Indian Head Penny | 6/18/2007 |
Q: I have a 1902 bronze indian head penny and I can't find anything about it. Do I have a real coin or ...
A: I do not think it is a fake. The 1902 Indian Head Cent is only valued from $1 to $10 dollars in ...
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| one cent penny | 6/18/2007 |
Q: I have come acrossed a 1976D one cent penny that has a liberty bell stamped on the left on the ...
A: This is a modified cent. Since this is a modified coin, the value is questionable. It will still be ...
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| Coin Collection | 6/17/2007 |
Q: I recently inherited a coin collection from my mother. I want to catalog the collection and would ...
A: This is an involved question. By having you get a bit of information on the coins you have you ...
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| 1978 Lincoln Head Penny with blank back | 6/16/2007 |
Q: I read the answer to the same question on another site where the expert said not to discard the coid ...
A: I am not an expert on error coins, but here is what I can tell you. Error collecting is a branch ...
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| 500 dollar bill, confederate | 6/15/2007 |
Q: this bill is in excellent condition, the backside is blank., on the front it ...
A: This $500 Confederate note you have is not. real if it has one of the following serial numbers: ...
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| 1990 no mint mark penny | 6/15/2007 |
Q: I was wondering if all the 1990 no mintmark pennies are worth something? Or should I be looking for ...
A: There is nothing special about this cent. Lincoln cents were minted from 1909 to present at the ...
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| i have a quick question about a penny | 6/14/2007 |
Q: as if it was skiped from being printed on. i was wondering if it was worth anything or not. thank ...
A: I am not an expert on error coins, but here is what I have experienced. Blank coins for all ...
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| Coins & jewlrey found with metal detector | 6/12/2007 |
Q: I was wondering if you know what to use to clean coins and jewlrey found that have been buried deep ...
A: Great question. I cannot answer for the jewelry you find it would depend on the Metal content and or ...
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| how much???? | 6/10/2007 |
Q: I have a pennys from 1919,1923,1945 there is any special price for those coins????? maybe I'm rich ...
A: Coins are valued on a scale from 1 to 70. And on how rare a coin is. With no or little experience it ...
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| 1885 Liberty Head Nickel | 6/10/2007 |
Q: Hey, I have a very near mint condition 1885 liberty head 5 cent piece, and I was wondering what it ...
A: 1885 Liberty Head (Barber) Nickel: This coin has to be seen by an expert to be properly evaluated. ...
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| 1884 and 1899 Morgan Silver Dollars | 6/9/2007 |
Q: I have an 1884 Morgan which has been heavily worn, but haven't had a chance to really look at it to ...
A: The dollars are 90% silver. This makes the value of an extremely worn coin still worth 8 or 9 times ...
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| 1976 state pennies | 6/8/2007 |
Q: I have the complete set of 50 novelty state pennies. All 1976's with penny board and letter from ...
A: I do come across the sets occasionally at coin shows. I know of no one currently selling or ...
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| 20 Dollar Gold Certificate | 6/8/2007 |
Q: I was wondering what a 20 Dollar Gold certificate would be valued at in good shape. Thanks papajack.
A: The condition and rarity for the condition are the big factors.I must start by letting you know U.S. ...
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| Trade Dollars | 6/8/2007 |
Q: I recently acquired some key trade dollars. in AU And MS conditions. They are 1873-s, (2) 1874-cc, ...
A: I myself have had no dealing with the businesses listed. The search returned the following ANA ...
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| used 1904 50 centavoz filipinas | 6/7/2007 |
Q: I would like some information on this coin, any type. thanks Michelle
A: It is a Philippine Half Dollar coin. It may seem odd that a coin from an Asian country would bear a ...
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| 1776-1976 mint proof set of three silver coins | 6/6/2007 |
Q: I have the 3peice set of 1776-1976 quarter, 1/2 dollar, and Kennedy silver dollar. they are all in ...
A: Currently these sell about $9 to $15 for the mint set and for the Proof set $9 to $16 dollars. (It ...
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| 1960 US quarter | 6/5/2007 |
Q: I have a 1960 washington quarter that is missing the copper edge and is a lot lighter than any other ...
A: These quarters made before 1965 are a 90% silver and 10% copper alloy. The metals are melted ...
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| Trade Dollar Value | 6/5/2007 |
Q: I just bought a trade dollar on ebay for $100 dollars. I jumped on it because it seemed like a ...
A: It sounds like a good deal to me as long as it was not cleaned or tampered with. It would have been ...
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| 2006 double stamped front and back penny | 6/4/2007 |
Q: I have found a 2006 penny that is double stamped on the back with the memorial and has the same ...
A: Some one has to see the coin to determinem if it is genuine or fake. It should weigh 2.5 grams as ...
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| $10 Bill Misprint | 6/3/2007 |
Q: I have a $10.00 bill, I believe has a misprint of black ink on it so that it looks like Hamilton is ...
A: I have not heard of this error but paper money errors are often one of a kind. Without seeing the ...
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| 1972 MISPRINT DIME | 6/2/2007 |
Q: I HAVE A 1972 DIME ON THE REVERSE IT SAYS ONE D INSTEAD OF ONE DIME IS THIS WORTH ANY THING?
A: Missing letters or digits are usually caused by a filled die error. Grease and debris commonly get ...
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| Quarter value? | 6/1/2007 |
Q: I have a quarter dated 1776-1976. I was wondering if it was valuable or anything? Have a good day ...
A: The quarters were made in the multi-millions in 1975 and 1976, they are only collected in Mint State ...
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| i have lots of coins wondering how much there worth? | 5/31/2007 |
Q: i have a 1928,1929,1930,and so on till 1990s coins from portugal from my great grand pa and it says ...
A: I am not an expert on foreign coins. From what I see at the coin shows the coins from Portugal sell ...
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| unusual penny and examination | 5/31/2007 |
Q: Was interested in your response to a question about a 1983 "silver penny". I came across a 2006 D ...
A: Here are some ANA Members near you as requested. All About Coins Inc 1123 E 2100 S Salt Lake City ...
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| 2000 wide AM | 5/31/2007 |
Q: I have a 2000 S with a wide AM still in the proof package. Is this coin worth having graded?
A: I would not get it graded. It is the normal proof coin. To my knowledge all the modern proof Lincoln ...
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| errors | 5/31/2007 |
Q: I have a speared bison that runs from the F to the left hoof. It is a full spear graded ms65 by pcgs ...
A: The error found was indeed a die gouge error. Having been made by human error and in the die itself ...
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| Quarter | 5/30/2007 |
Q: My quarter has two faces on it.. Like heads on both sides. One side is dated 1966 and the other ...
A: These are not rare and it is not an error coin. I have experience with them and have seen them in ...
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| 1983 penny | 5/29/2007 |
Q: I have a 1983 penny in which the number 8 is smaller than the other numbers. Is it something ...
A: I do not think your coin is something special. There are many variables in the minting process but ...
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| Face value of coin | 5/29/2007 |
Q: I have 4 One Dollar coins minted in 2000. I think they took the place of the Susan B. Anthony ...
A: Sounds like the Sacagawea Dollar. They are a brassy gold color with a smooth edge and the same size ...
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| 1975 quarter | 5/28/2007 |
Q: i heard they made 10 quarters in 1975 , stamped 1975 not 1776-1976 and each one is worth about ...
A: This is most likely just a rumor! I have never seen or heard of a Quarter Half Dollar or Dollar ...
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| 1887 Dime | 5/28/2007 |
Q: I have an 1887 dime. It is pretty worn except for the year is clearly visible as is 'one dime' on ...
A: In 1887 the USA issued Seated Liberty Dimes. Most were made at the Philadelphia Mint but over 4.4 ...
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| 1943 copper penies | 5/28/2007 |
Q: how much does 1943 copper penies cost??
A: There were no US copper cents made on purpose in 1943. The true copper 1943 cents made (there are ...
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| Buffalo Nickel | 5/26/2007 |
Q: I have a Buffalo Nickel with the Indian head on front and a buffalo on back. There is no date on the ...
A: These no date Nickels have very little value. The date on the raised portion of the coin is the ...
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| Indian head penny | 5/26/2007 |
Q: I have a number of Indian head pennies from my grandfather. Two are 1863 and he has noted that they ...
A: In 1859 the USA started the Indian Head Cent. Originally Copper Nickel composition until April of ...
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| 1935 penny | 5/25/2007 |
Q: I found a 1935 penny with the lincoln memorial on back. We have looked at it with a magnifying glass ...
A: You probably do have a real wheat cent. These are always exciting to find. They were made from 1909 ...
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| i have....... | 5/24/2007 |
Q: i have these french coins that have been taken out of circulation, what can i do with them?
A: I am not an expert on foreign coins. I do use the "Standard Catalog of World Coins" for information. ...
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| Coins worth anything | 5/23/2007 |
Q: I, like most people, think I have valuable coins. I know the chances are slim, but I thought I'd run ...
A: None of these coins are special but the 1934 if it has an S mint mark and they all do have ...
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| wide AM | 5/23/2007 |
Q: got "strike it rich'says 92 close is the good 1.97-2000 A M with aspace is the best.says all 94s and ...
A: On-Line auctions are fine for selling but there are fees involved. You should know about the item ...
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| miss print coin | 5/21/2007 |
Q: I have a 2006 us mint 50 state silver proof set with a miss stamped colorado quarter sealed in the ...
A: There is no steadfast price list for error coins, the value is decided by the buyer and/or the ...
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| 1854 $20 Coin | 5/19/2007 |
Q: I have a $20 coin dated 1854 with the name Kellogg Company printed on the crown; there is a dot or ...
A: If you want I am happy to direct you to a trustworthy coin person in your area. If you write back ...
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| unusual 1990 penny | 5/17/2007 |
Q: This 1990 (no mint) penny is just slightly smaller than a nickel, but not as thick. All the features ...
A: Here are some near you as requested, AAA Coins And Bullion 2313 Randleman Rd Greensboro , NC ...
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| wide AM | 5/17/2007 |
Q: got "strike it rich'says 92 close is the good 1.97-2000 A M with aspace is the best.says all 94s and ...
A: Welcome to the hobby ! If you are referring to the letters A and M in the word AMERICA on the ...
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| Presidential Dollar | 5/17/2007 |
Q: The new presidential "golden" dollar apparently has no gold at all in it, getting its color from ...
A: The coins are more collectable for "sentimental reasons" as you put it. They are being released into ...
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| unusual 1990 penny | 5/16/2007 |
Q: This 1990 (no mint) penny is just slightly smaller than a nickel, but not as thick. All the features ...
A: It is impossible to tell without seeing the coin but this sounds like it has been squeezed unevenly. ...
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| 2004 P Keelboat error | 5/15/2007 |
Q: I've found a Westward Series nickel with an error. It had a coin or blank covering part of the ...
A: A photograph does not usually help in valuing a coin. If the coin is authenticated and encapsulated ...
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| state quarters | 5/15/2007 |
Q: I have been collecting sets of the state quarters for a year or so now, and I have every denver mint ...
A: I used to use this site to connect traders to each other with some success. You cannot do it for ...
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| coin grading services | 5/15/2007 |
Q: I have been reading about various coin grading companies and I am wondering about a service which ...
A: These mass marketing outfits are always over selling their coins. I am not saying what you ...
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| coin appraisal | 5/15/2007 |
Q: I am in the process of appraising my grandmother-in-law collection. Can you give me an ethical and ...
A: I am not sure how far these coin men are from you, but here is a listing of Numismatic association ...
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| 1983 steel penny | 5/14/2007 |
Q: I have a silver penny that I assume is steel that is dated 1983. I want to find out all I can about ...
A: Does this cent stick to a magnet? Most of these Silver cents dated after 1982 are actually damaged ...
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| 1983 steel penny | 5/14/2007 |
Q: I also have a penny with the year 1983 on it. I want to find all the info I can on this. Thanks a ...
A: Does this cent stick to a magnet? Most of these Silver cents dated after 1982 are actually damaged ...
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| 2004 P Keelboat error | 5/14/2007 |
Q: I've found a Westward Series nickel with an error. It had a coin or blank covering part of the ...
A: Hard to say without seeing the coin myself. On a multiple struck error - the coin has an additional ...
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| coin grading services | 5/14/2007 |
Q: I have been reading about various coin grading companies and I am wondering about a service which ...
A: This is questionable! I have not seen the set sell at the price you mention. Was it at auction? ...
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| miss stamped | 5/14/2007 |
Q: I founf a denver mint 2000 dime that is miss struck-about 1/8 in off to the right as you look at the ...
A: Are both sides of the coin off-center in the same direction? This Off-Center strike type is valued ...
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| slick coin | 5/14/2007 |
Q: my dad found what looks like a gold dollar coin, same size and color, but it's slick. No head or ...
A: The new dollar coin is the same metal since 2000, so a coin blank could come from any of these ...
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| wheat pennies | 5/12/2007 |
Q: I have a modest collection of american coins, mostly gathered in change from my youth in the 60's. ...
A: ALL collectors are looking for the coin they do not yet have. Also most look for the coin in a ...
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| wheat pennies | 5/11/2007 |
Q: I have a modest collection of american coins, mostly gathered in change from my youth in the 60's. ...
A: As I said a dealer will pay less than a collector and virtually all circulated common date cents ...
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| wheat pennies | 5/10/2007 |
Q: I have a modest collection of american coins, mostly gathered in change from my youth in the 60's. ...
A: You may be familiar with this book, I do suggest you borrow or get a copy of "A Guide Book of ...
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| 2002 Error Coin | 5/10/2007 |
Q: ANSWER: Hello Sue, In the minting process, the blanks that coins are minted from are cut ...
A: I can direct you to a trustworthy coin person in your area. With out seeing the coin it is only a ...
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| double stamped Eisenhower on front...white house on back | 5/10/2007 |
Q: Just curious what exactly I have. It is double stamped with Eisenhower on the front and has the ...
A: All US coins must have the denomination on them, written or in symbols. If this piece does not have ...
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| 1925 Peace Dollar | 5/8/2007 |
Q: My daughter has a 1925 peace dollar she found. She just wanted to know how much it could be worth ...
A: The coin is named for the eagle reverse resting on a rock with the word PEACE below. Most of our ...
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| double stamped Eisenhower on front...white house on back | 5/7/2007 |
Q: Just curious what exactly I have. It is double stamped with Eisenhower on the front and has the ...
A: I am not sure what you may have, You did not say what denomination it is. Eisenhower was on the ...
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| 2002 Error Coin | 5/7/2007 |
Q:
A: In the minting process, the blanks that coins are minted from are cut from long strips of metal made ...
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| V nickle | 5/6/2007 |
Q: I have V nickel i would like to know how much it is worth
A: These Barber, Liberty Head nickels were made from 1883 to 1912. They have a large range of values ...
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| new gold dollar | 5/6/2007 |
Q: i just got five new GEORGE WASHINGTON dollars and three of the five have upsidedown writing on the ...
A: The US mint has no definite direction of what side is the right direction for printing the ...
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| misprinted $1 gold coins | 5/5/2007 |
Q: I'm looking for some information on the 2007 dollar coins that are missing " in god we trust" where ...
A: The New 2007 dollars have the inscriptions moved t the edge. This is not the first time the motto ...
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| 1975 quarter | 5/4/2007 |
Q: Was there a 1975 quarter minted? That has 1975 on it?
A: No! All the 1776-1976 bicentennial Half Dollar, Dollar Coin and Quarter Dollars were produced in ...
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| MINT ERROR QUARTER | 5/3/2007 |
Q: I HAVE A QUARTER, 1983, THAT LOOKS LIKE IT WAS STAMPED TWICE ON EACH SIDE. ANY IDEA HOW I CAN GO ...
A: This is an error worth looking at. If it is Mechanical doubling it has not added value but if it is ...
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| Dime with bumps | 5/1/2007 |
Q: I have a dime with bumps on either side of the coin at the same location. May have been an air ...
A: I do not think this is a mint defect. Any raised areas or bumps would have been pressed smooth at ...
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| quarter | 5/1/2007 |
Q: i have a 1922 american quarter--what is the value? thanx ANSWER: Hello Annie, I need a bit ...
A: For the Quarters you still could get $2.00 each even in very worn condition. The 1923 is still in ...
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| quarter | 4/30/2007 |
Q: i have a 1922 american quarter--what is the value? thanx
A: I need a bit more information for the answer. There were no Quarter Dollar coins issued in the USA ...
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| 1859 Liberty Seated dollar | 4/28/2007 |
Q: I have a 1859 Liberty seated dollar, which has the die orientation reversed from normal US coins, ...
A: You did not say in your question what type of an expert you may need. (Authenticate, grade, sell to ...
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| Value of special notes | 4/27/2007 |
Q: Hey Jack: I have a collection of over 100 bills from many different countries, covering all ...
A: There is not much of a premium in post world war II notes. The demonetized notes like those of ...
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| 1987 Quarter with no print on back | 4/27/2007 |
Q: I have a 1987 Quarter with the head and everything printed correctly--as far as I can tell--on the ...
A: It is very un-likely this is an error from the US Mint. It is collectable as an oddity but not to a ...
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| reply | 4/25/2007 |
Q: papajack that you for all the info on coins, i just received the red book for 2007, my question is ...
A: These are common dates but let me give you all the information you may need. During the dialog some ...
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| coin value | 4/25/2007 |
Q: I have a 1881 Morgan Dollar. It is in excellent condition. It is like a gold color. Can you tell me ...
A: First look for a mint mark letter they were made at three mints. Philadelphia has no mint mark but ...
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| wheatie pennies | 4/25/2007 |
Q: I have inherited a jar of what we called wheaties when I was a kid. I am starting to sort them and ...
A: First divide them into groups sorted by Date and Mint where they were made. Never, Never clean or ...
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| reply | 4/25/2007 |
Q: papajack that you for all the info on coins, i just received the red book for 2007, my question is ...
A: Pick a coin you are interested in and I will go over the grading method as described at the front of ...
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| Collection of Coins | 4/25/2007 |
Q: I have recently inherited a collection of coins from my uncle who collected a variety of coins over ...
A: Here are some American Numismatic Assoc. members in your area, as requested. Bill Fivaz PO Box ...
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| parsons&C. | 4/23/2007 |
Q: Parsons$C. Assayers Col. 1860 twenty dolls I have one of this coins
A: I am not quite sure of what information you are requesting. Feel free to write me back if this ...
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| Cleaning coins | 4/23/2007 |
Q: I know that the consensus is "don't clean coins", but I have two cloth bags of coins. Both bags ...
A: Good idea using the detergent, but other than the distilled water cleaning and pat dry I haven’t ...
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| I have a pair of 1944D pennies | 4/23/2007 |
Q: The pair of 1944D pennies have the D stamped in two different locations. One has the D under the 9 ...
A: This is common. The Philadelphia mint made all the master and working dies for the coins. They were ...
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| 1946 Wheat Penney | 4/22/2007 |
Q: I have a 1946 lincoln wheat. The words "In God We Trust" appear to be struck in error. The word ...
A: Error coins are not my specialty. And no coin can be exactly valued without being seen. There are ...
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| 1773 Virginia Colony Coin | 4/21/2007 |
Q: I have a 1773 coin listed above (Half-Penny) from what I have found on the web. This coin was given ...
A: None of the members below deal strictly in colonial coins, but if they do not know enough about the ...
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| 1979 US dollar | 4/20/2007 |
Q: One side has the eagle and "One dollar" and the other side is the head of a woman and says 1979. ...
A: Sounds like the Susan B. Anthony Dollar. If so it may only be worth face value. They are still ...
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| Silver Dollar | 4/19/2007 |
Q: Hey, I found your page by luck. I have a friend who inherited 42 silver dollars most are Morgan ...
A: Here are some dealers listed near you as requested. Remember dealer buy price and actual market ...
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| 1773 Virginia Colony Coin | 4/19/2007 |
Q: I have a 1773 coin listed above (Half-Penny) from what I have found on the web. This coin was given ...
A: I don't have much information on this coin. One listing has it valued from $70 to $500 US in ...
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| 20$ 1904 liberty head | 4/18/2007 |
Q: I was given a $20 liberty head gold coin and need to have it appraised.I live in the NW area of Las ...
A: This is a general listing since you only gave me just your nearest large city. Here are some ANA ...
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| 1859 Liberty Seated dollar | 4/17/2007 |
Q: I have a 1859 Liberty seated dollar, which has the die orientation reversed from normal US coins, ...
A: This is a general listing since you only gave me the nearest large city. Buy here are some ANA ...
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| new gold dollar | 4/16/2007 |
Q: I wanted to know if you have found any evidence that would suggest that the upside down edge ...
A: As for this edge lettering I have not seen any hard evidence from the mint about which is correct. ...
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| 1859 Liberty Seated dollar | 4/15/2007 |
Q: I have a 1859 Liberty seated dollar, which has the die orientation reversed from normal US coins, ...
A: The Seated Liberty design was used from 1840 to 1873. There are re-strikes of the Gobrecht Dollar ...
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| strange old quarter | 4/15/2007 |
Q: . i hope you can give me some info on a strange quarter i have found... on one side it has an eagle ...
A: What you describe may well be a fantasy piece or as you found a Love Token, without seeing it I cant ...
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| misprint coin | 4/14/2007 |
Q: Sir,i have a v nickel that looks like the date is 1863 but i know that is not correct is there a way ...
A: You are very welcome. Feel free to ask me for more information on any one type of coin at a time ...
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| coin appraisal | 4/14/2007 |
Q: I have inherited alot of coins and paper money and would like to have them appraised. Please any ...
A: If you know the collection is very valuable you can have the dealer come to meet with you. These ...
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| Kennedy half-dollar | 4/13/2007 |
Q: I have this Kennedy half dollar with the date (1776.1976) on it and I was just wondering if it was ...
A: This is a Kennedy Bicentennial Half dollar and it is a common coin. Only the San Francisco mint mark ...
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| strange old quarter | 4/13/2007 |
Q: . i hope you can give me some info on a strange quarter i have found... on one side it has an eagle ...
A: I need a bit more information on the design you have. Are you sure there is there any date on the ...
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| coin appraisal | 4/12/2007 |
Q: I have inherited alot of coins and paper money and would like to have them appraised. Please any ...
A: Yes separating the foreign and U.S. coins are the way to go. Some dealers specialize in foreign ...
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| coin appraisal | 4/12/2007 |
Q: I have inherited alot of coins and paper money and would like to have them appraised. Please any ...
A: If you know the collection is very valuable you can have the dealer come to meet with you from ...
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| strange penny | 4/11/2007 |
Q: I have a 1988 D Lincoln penny. It looks like a regular penny but instead it silver in color. Is this ...
A: Is the design very strong and detailed? Is the flat surface very shiny and smooth? there are a ...
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| 2 dollar bills | 4/11/2007 |
Q: I have a 1928 G series two dollar bill and was wondering if you know how much it is worth? Thank ...
A: This should be a United States Note. It is written in the ribbon above the portrait of Jefferson. It ...
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| coin appraisal | 4/11/2007 |
Q: I have inherited alot of coins and paper money and would like to have them appraised. Please any ...
A: This can be daunting task if there are many coins of different types. And then there is the grading ...
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| misprint coin | 4/10/2007 |
Q: Sir,i have a v nickel that looks like the date is 1863 but i know that is not correct is there a way ...
A: Follow Up to Your PICTURES: Hello Larry, Thank you for sending the pictures, I did get your ...
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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: 1939-D Winged Liberty Head (Mercury dime) Any of these Dimes that look Uncirculated with absolutely ...
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| SILVER CERTIFICATE | 4/9/2007 |
Q: I HAVE A 1935 ONE DOLLAR SILVER CERTIFICATE SERIES F. IT IS IN VERY GOOD CONDITION. I HAVE NOT HAD ...
A: For this One Dollar denomination, this note is not rare and rather plentiful in circulated ...
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| 1943 PENNY | 4/9/2007 |
Q: I HAVE A 1943 WHEAT PENNY THAT DOES STICK TO A MAGNET. DO YOU KNOW WHAT IT WOULD BE WORTH? THANK YOU ...
A: The 1943 Lincoln Cents are 'ZINC COATED STEEL' released only in 1943. And yes there is some value on ...
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| 1983 Steel Penny | 4/8/2007 |
Q: I am a student who is currently a cashier at Wal-Mart and I found a Steel Penny from 1983 and was ...
A: Is your cent attracted by a magnet? If not it contains no iron or steel. Is the design very strong ...
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| 1804 COPPER COIN | 4/8/2007 |
Q: I have an 1804 coin it is either copper or gold.Question is! Can copper be polished to a mirror ...
A: This is likely a souvenir piece since the originals is so rare. All U.S.A. coins have a denomination ...
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| 1980 Silver Penny | 4/8/2007 |
Q: I have come across a silver colored penny dated 1980, not magnetic. Any idea?
A: I found no recorded error in my catalogs of a off metal strike on your cent. How clear is the ...
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| 50 cent piece | 4/7/2007 |
Q: I have a 1984 50 cent piece that is the size of a quarter and twice as thick. Do you know if it is ...
A: I have not seen this type of defect and cannot give you a value without seeing it. Is the image ...
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| DOUBLE HEADED QUARTER | 4/5/2007 |
Q: I HAVE A DOUBLE HEADED QUARTER THAT HAS THE COPPER AND NICKLE ON THE SIDE. IT HAS THE DATE ON BOTH ...
A: This is a very common question I have been asked a number of times in the past days. They are ...
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| 1917 Walking Liberty Half Dollar | 4/4/2007 |
Q: I recieved this coin 12 years ago as payment for gas in a gas station and I cannot find a mint mark ...
A: The first and only mint in the USA for many years was at Philadelphia. All coins were made there and ...
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| 1917 penny | 4/3/2007 |
Q: I have some old pennies,mostly wheat pennies, are they worth anything or just a few cents
A: Most circulated coins range from Good (grade-G4) to Almost Uncirculated (grade-AU50) on the scale. ...
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| Identify coin | 4/3/2007 |
Q: I found a coin and I have no idea where it is from or anything about it.on the front of the coin it ...
A: What you describe sounds like a coin of Charles IV of Spain. You did not mention if it is silver or ...
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| Can Silver Proof coins change color? | 4/2/2007 |
Q: I recently bought a 2000 US Silver Proof coin set and it appears one of the coins is turning brown ...
A: Silver is more prone to tarnishing than other metals. I doubt the proof set has been replaced with ...
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| wondering | 4/2/2007 |
Q: i may or may not have a dollar bill from 1914 how do i find out if it is real or not do you know?
A: Is this a United states Note? What color are the seals? What does it say in the top most ribbon on ...
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| 1893 commemorative | 4/2/2007 |
Q: I have a commemorative coin that has "WORLDS COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION CHICAGO 1893"on it. I have had ...
A: Coins are valued on a scale from 1 to 70. And on how rare a coin is. With no or little experience it ...
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| 1893 commemorative | 4/1/2007 |
Q: I have a commemorative coin that has "WORLDS COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION CHICAGO 1893"on it. I have had ...
A: This may be the most common Commemorative coin issued. And it is the first ever US commemorative ...
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| value | 3/31/2007 |
Q: I was wondering what the value of my 5.00 - 1953 Silver certificate is. Also an 1889 Indian head ...
A: The $5.00 note is not uncommon. Depending on things like stains and folds it's price will change ...
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| 2001 Denver penny | 3/31/2007 |
Q: Is there anything peculiar about a 2001 Denver penny that is magnetic and has a brilliant facade?
A: This is unusual. No U.S. cent would be attracted to a magnet except the 1943 steel cent. I have no ...
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| Strange dime | 3/31/2007 |
Q: I found a dime while sorting my "savings" and it has a copper band around it. Not the copper just ...
A: All USA dimes have a reeded edge. If yours does not have this edge it was under the normal size or ...
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| not stamp | 3/30/2007 |
Q: i have a non double sided stamped. an i am looking for the ball park value of this coin. this coin ...
A: If you are talking about an un-stamped or blank planchet these coin blanks come in two types. The ...
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| Dollar coins | 3/29/2007 |
Q: I have a Year 2000 Sacagewea dollar coin, my friend told me it could be worth a lot. I doubt it but ...
A: There were millions of these coins made at all 3 of the U.S. Mints. There is no gold in the coins or ...
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| RE Coins Canadian Quarters deom 1992 to 2006 collector quarters | 3/29/2007 |
Q: I have been collection the collector 25 cent pieces since 1992 to date and am wondering if they are ...
A: S, I cannot answer accurately for non U.S. coins they are not my field. I do see they are ...
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| silver dollar bill | 3/28/2007 |
Q: we got a $1 silver certificate from the year 1935 wit letter B in mint condition is there any value? ...
A: The 1935B - One Dollar is only selling from $1 to $3 in top condition. Since there were so many ...
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| I have a ? about a coin I found??? | 3/26/2007 |
Q: maybe I'm just not looking in the right place. It is a Susan B. Anthony Dollar. But heres the thing ...
A: These are reproductions made by a company outside the US Mint. They are nothing but a novelty item ...
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| US silver dollars | 3/25/2007 |
Q: I have 1882, 1886, and 1922 silver dollars. The 1886 is quite shiny, but the other 2 are rather ...
A: for getting back to me and for such an important question. Collectors have devised a numerical ...
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| 1987 D Washington quarter | 3/24/2007 |
Q: I can't seem to find out anything about it.I have checked ebay, Heritage and the PCGS ! Does anyone ...
A: Only an error collector really seeks this type of coin out. Also if it is not a repeating error ...
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| U.S. Trade Dollar/Silver Dollar | 3/22/2007 |
Q: I am working in Saudi Arabia, and a lot of the little corner shops have U.S. coins. I baught a 1876 ...
A: Both of these coins if real are valuable. Many fakes are reported especially in this part of the ...
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| 1922 coins | 3/22/2007 |
Q: why are there no 1922 nickels, dimes, quarters, and half dollars?
A: There was a rush by the US Mint to replace all the silver dollars due to the PITTMAN ACT. The mint ...
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| $5.00 bill C series from the 1935's | 3/22/2007 |
Q: Could you please give me the value of my $5.00 bill. It is a C series, dated around the 1935's. ...
A: In general these notes are not rare and rather plentiful in circulated condition. Only after the ...
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| coins of course :-) | 3/22/2007 |
Q: I received many old coins from my father when he passed away recently. One that I had never seen was ...
A: This is a commemorative half dollar, commemorating the "Monroe Doctrine Centennial" It is a pretty ...
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| About the value of a silver certificate & a $5 Note | 3/22/2007 |
Q: I am curious to know the value of 2 Items I have. The first is a $1 1935 Silver Certificate with a ...
A: These notes are not rare and common in circulated condition. Only after the grade is determined can ...
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| US silver dollars | 3/21/2007 |
Q: I have 1882, 1886, and 1922 silver dollars. The 1886 is quite shiny, but the other 2 are rather ...
A: Let me first state as a Coin Collector that coins are worth much less to coin collectors after ...
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| wheat pennies | 3/21/2007 |
Q: Why do some of them not have a letter (minting stamp)? I have 1919,20,25,28,36,38,39 and 1940's (not ...
A: Lincoln Head Cents are more collectable in the early years 1909 to 1933, and are harder to find in ...
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| 1877 indian head pennies | 3/20/2007 |
Q: I have these two 1877 indian head pennies they were my grand fathers i have researched these ...
A: The 1877 US Cent is a rare coin overall with only about 852,00 made but especially rare in high ...
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| churchill coin | 3/20/2007 |
Q: I would really appreciate some information regarding the Churchill five shilling coin which was ...
A: The Churchill Crown, it is very common, collectible only as a type, and sells from $1.00 in worn ...
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| washington dollar smooth rim | 3/20/2007 |
Q: I FOUND A BUNCH OF THE SMOOTH RIM DOLLARS,I SOLD SOME AND I AM KEEPING ABOUT 16 OF THEM,GOOD IDEA OR ...
A: This depends on how much you can sell them for? They seem to be a common item and I think the ...
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| half dollar with date as 1 85 no nine | 3/19/2007 |
Q: I have received a half dollar(kennedy) that shows the date as 1 then nothing then 85. the nine is ...
A: This is not normal but it is a common mishap at the mint. No coin can be exactly valued without ...
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| Maroc 10 francs 1371 coin. | 3/19/2007 |
Q: I have a Maroc 10 Francs bronze 1371 coin, could you tell me its worth and if its rare? and some ...
A: I am not an expert on foreign coins. I do use the "Standard Catalog of World Coins" for information. ...
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| worth of gold one dollar | 3/18/2007 |
Q: I have a one dollar coin with "pluribus unum", on the back , can you tell me if it is worth anything ...
A: I need to know the date on this coin to help you. If it is not 2000 to 2006 please write me back. If ...
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| 1985 dime | 3/16/2007 |
Q: my name is Kirk, I was sifting through some coins just for the fun of it and I found a dime with no ...
A: No coin can be exactly valued without being seen. For the most common cause of missing letters on ...
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| 1951 Silver Penny | 3/15/2007 |
Q: Did this penny come chrome plated or is it possibly silver.
A: I see these from time to time. It is likely just a novelty or collectors item. The US Mint did not ...
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| Morgan Dollar | 3/14/2007 |
Q: I have a Morgan dollar that was given to me by my Grandfather. It is in a plastic case, to me in ...
A: Coins are valued on a scale from 1 to 70. And on how rare a coin is. With no or little experience it ...
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| 1935 b silver certificate | 3/14/2007 |
Q: what is the worth of this blue seal no * in or on certificate and doent say in god we trust in good ...
A: Is this a One Dollar denomination? This note is not rare and are in fact plentiful in all grades. ...
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| new dollar coins | 3/13/2007 |
Q:
A: If you are referring to the edge lettering I have not seen any hard evidence from the mint about ...
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| silver cert | 3/13/2007 |
Q: I have a 1934A five dollar silver cert.In god we trust is not on the back, and the serial # ...
A: This note is not rare and rather plentiful in circulated condition. Only after the grade is ...
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| commerative coin | 3/12/2007 |
Q: i have a commemorative coin dated on one side 1776, inscribed "these united colonies are,and of ...
A: This is not a coin but a TOKEN or MEDAL of some kind. It is not my field of expertise. I can ...
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| 1937 Penny with Lincoln Memorial | 3/11/2007 |
Q: I have a penny that looks as though it could be read as 1937 with the Lincoln Memorial on the back ...
A: This could be a fantasy coin or made from an altered cent. The Lincoln Memorial cent reverse was not ...
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| gold coin | 3/10/2007 |
Q: Found a gold coin dated 1855. On the reverse is the following: San Francisco, California Fifty. It ...
A: Without seeing the piece I could not tell you what metal it is made from. There would be a weight ...
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| 1973 penny with jfk facing lincoln | 3/10/2007 |
Q: I found a 1973 lincoln penny with what looks like a side view of JFK facing lincoln's head. can you ...
A: The coin you describe is a well-known piece. This coin is not an error or an official issue, but ...
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| peace dollar | 3/8/2007 |
Q: I have a silver peace dollar that has no date...i also have a few morgan silver dollars that also ...
A: What are the mottos on the pieces? By the time a date has worn to the point of not being seen it ...
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| new gold coin dollar | 3/8/2007 |
Q: Where does it say , "In God we trust" on the new gold dollar coin? Urban rumor has it that it is ...
A: This is not the first time the motto has been moved or left off US Coins. Many commemorative coins ...
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| coin collection | 3/7/2007 |
Q: ------------------------------------------- The text above is a follow-up to ... My area code is ...
A: Here are three that are right near you, Thanks , EXO Coin & Token Co PO Box 720900 Oklahoma City , ...
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| inherited coin collection | 3/6/2007 |
Q: I was left with what seems like a large novice collection of coins. It fills 3 bank safety deposit ...
A: Sorry for the delay this is an involved question. Only you can satisfy your own trust with a ...
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| Standing Liberty Quarter | 3/6/2007 |
Q: I have a standing liberty quarter. The date is either never there or wore off completely. I believe ...
A: As long as it is a type one coin it will be worth more tham the silver value of $1.75. But not too ...
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| buffalo nickles | 3/5/2007 |
Q: 1 who is on the back of the buffalo nickle 1935 and it looks like an f stamp where the mint would ...
A: The image on the front is an artists image to be any native American. I am told it is a compilation ...
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| aluminum quarters | 3/3/2007 |
Q: Is there any way they could have been made from pure silver? I had them weighed on a paint scale ...
A: The US Quarter has always had a reeded edge. The reeding does wear off as the coin wears down. This ...
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| 2 dollar bills | 3/3/2007 |
Q: I have 2 1976 $2 bills in consecutive order. On the backs of both of them are someones' ...
A: These 1976 $2.00 NOTES are common. They are selling just above face value in crisp Uncirculated ...
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| i cant indentify 3 coins! | 3/1/2007 |
Q: The second is the size of a 5 dollar piece and looks to be copper, wriiten at the top is king louis ...
A: I can only help with the first one "1/4 calif gold written on back the front has 13 stars at the top ...
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| silver? | 3/1/2007 |
Q: today in my change I noticed an odd looking dime. It is from 1947, and it appears to be of a ...
A: For a 90% silver coin it is presently about 8 times its face value. These coins do have some value ...
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| aluminum quarters | 2/27/2007 |
Q: I have acquired two quarters, one a 1963, the other a 1964. They were acquired several years apart. ...
A: There were no aluminum Quarters made purposely by the US Mint. Until 1965 the US Quarter was made of ...
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| Wheat penny with no face strike | 2/26/2007 |
Q: Can you offer any information on a wheat penny that has no face strike (Lincoln head). The wheat ...
A: One cent blanks are one of the most common errors found in circulation. They normally sell for about ...
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| Quarters | 2/22/2007 |
Q: Where my husband works he ends up getting a lot of quarters. I am interested in the coin ...
A: If you are starting a coin collection from circulating coins just get a good magnifier and collect ...
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| 1880 coin | 2/21/2007 |
Q: what is the value of a 1880 e pluibus unum U.S. Dollar coin
A: Look for any mint mark on the back of the coin between the D and O in DOLLAR below the eagle. The O ...
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| OLD COINS | 2/21/2007 |
Q: Where would be the best online site to check to see if any of my old dimes, nickles, quarters, half, ...
A: I would hope you do trust this forum, most at this site do not have any interest in selling or ...
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| 2000 Massachusetts Quarter | 2/21/2007 |
Q: I have never seen a 2000 Massachusetts quarter like this before. The State imprint(just the state) ...
A: These coins were not made this way. Yours must have been altered after leaving the U.S> Mint. This ...
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| Hurricane Katrina damaged coins | 2/20/2007 |
Q: I have a collection of coins that was submerged by Hurrican Katrina. Uncirculated sets, Proof Sets, ...
A: I would not say they are worthless. They should be conserved the best way you know how. You should ...
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| beginner coin collector | 2/16/2007 |
Q: I know nothing about coin collecting. I have some old proof sets and have also inherited some old ...
A: Coins are valued on a scale from 1 to 70. And on how rare a coin is. With no or little experience it ...
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| Trade Dollars | 2/15/2007 |
Q: I don't know much about coins but have 2 US Trade Dollars, an 1862 and a 1878. Where in NC might I ...
A: No Problem, happy to help but there are a lot of dealers in your state. I need a bit more ...
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| Price on Roman Empire coin | 2/11/2007 |
Q: What is the price on CALIGULA (Galus) AE AS Rome mint 37-41 AD Vesta seated . Very Good condition
A: I think you may have left some information out on your question I could not marrow down your exact ...
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| 1990 penny | 2/10/2007 |
Q: What is the difference or is there one between a 1990 penny and a 1990 proof penny with no S mint ...
A: Proof cents are specially made, they have a cameo image and a thicker copper plating than the ...
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| Morgan dollars | 2/9/2007 |
Q: I have 8 dollar pieces but on stands out to me the most, its an 1884 silver dollar in really good ...
A: I had to check some numbers on your coin! I am surprised at the value of the 1884-S dollar in the ...
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| like an old penny | 2/8/2007 |
Q: my father has an 1847 liberty head penny it is only slightly worn we can still clearly make out her ...
A: If this is a large (size of a quarter) US Cent it is collectable. Without seeing the coin I can ...
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| 1942 penny | 2/7/2007 |
Q: How ya doing? I have a 1942 penny with king george on the back, I know its only a penny but ...
A: I cannot answer accurately for these foreign coins they are not my field. The only US coin like this ...
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| Dimes and Nickels | 2/6/2007 |
Q: These little gems, plus canadian and forgein coins have been sitting in my Pop Pop's metal box for ...
A: I really only have information on the US coins. 1883 to 1912 Barber Head Liberty Nickels (check ...
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| morgan silver dollars | 2/4/2007 |
Q: :) My name is Melissa Yates my boyfriends father passed away Jan 19th of this year. :( He was a Very ...
A: I am not sure what you mean, when you said "they are all in cases and never have been open" ? Coins ...
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| Brown discoloring around coin edges | 2/3/2007 |
Q: I have a set of Silver Eagles, graded by ANA at ms69. Almost every one of them are turning brown ...
A: I am guessing you have had the coins graded Mint State 69 and Encapsulated by ANACS? Toning does ...
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| two coins, one 1921, one 1923 | 1/30/2007 |
Q: my question was on a 1921 coin, i am not sue what it is, it is American, with a women on front that ...
A: This 1921 is the Morgan type dollar and there is a heraldic eagle on the reverse they were made at ...
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| state quarter rolls | 1/30/2007 |
Q: should i keep these quarters in the rolls they came in or keep them in something else?I have ...
A: It depends on what your intention is for the rolls. They may never go higher than what you paid for ...
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| 1920 S wheat penny | 1/29/2007 |
Q: My son has run across a 1920 S mint wheat head penny. Can you give me a general range of it's worth. ...
A: No problem if this is a repeat, I like to answer all questions. For grading the Cent Lincolns bow ...
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| Hongkong Gold Chinese zodiac commemoratives | 1/29/2007 |
Q: I have the complete set of Chinese lunar calendar gold coins issued by the Hongkong government ...
A: Is this one of the set you have, $1,000 denomination 1987 rabbit ? ...
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| SILVER CERTIFICATE VALUE | 1/29/2007 |
Q: I have a silver certificate 1935e series that is a repeater. The serial # is U90409040H and it has ...
A: The $1.00 note is not uncommon. It lists for $2 to $3 depending on things like stains and folds it's ...
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| state quarter rolls | 1/28/2007 |
Q: I have collected all the state quarters from the mint and have them in the original rolls. What is ...
A: These coins are history in your hands and make a great gift for anyone who has not seen or used ...
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| 1944 1 sided penny | 1/26/2007 |
Q: I have found a penny from 1944. The "heads" side is there. Full stamped with Lincoln's bust, 1944 ...
A: This seems to be an altered coin. If the coin blank is too thin the opposite side would not strike ...
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| coin worth | 1/24/2007 |
Q: I have an assortment of silver dollars ranging from 1800-1920's about 20 differnt pieces in all. One ...
A: For a start a silver dollars are 90% silver. This makes the value of even an extremely worn coin ...
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| 1964p laminated planchard | 1/24/2007 |
Q: I am a fellow expert in home repair etc.on YAHOO. I have a nickle which is double stamped on the ...
A: I have no recorded error priced in my catalogs of a lamination error on your coin. One price guide ...
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| old coins | 1/24/2007 |
Q: Sir, We have 2 Silver Dollars with a woman's head ont he front the years are 1881 and 1882. we ...
A: First look for a mint mark letter they were made at three mints. Philadelphia has no mint mark but ...
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| Steel pennies with surface rust | 1/22/2007 |
Q: Is there any way to clean it off or to at least protect them from getting worse. Thanks Greg
A: I do see many on the market re-plated and sold as a novelty. There is no way to restore these ...
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| silver dollars | 1/21/2007 |
Q: I have 2 silver dollars dated 1923 & 1924. One has liberty bust and eagle with spread wings. The ...
A: This 1921 is the Morgan type dollar and there is a heraldic eagle on the reverse they were made at ...
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| Mis-stamped 1971 D Lincoln Cent | 1/21/2007 |
Q: My mother-in law recently found a miss stamped 1971 penny in her change. You will notice the missing ...
A: This is a very common defect. For the most common cause of missing letters on coins get a magnifier ...
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| gold coin | 1/21/2007 |
Q: We found a gold coin in a collection of my grandfather's, and are not sure of the value of it. It ...
A: Blake and Co. were assayers in 1854 in California. It is also the year the San Francisco mint ...
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| 1982 zn vs. cop penny | 1/19/2007 |
Q: How do you tell the difference between a 1982 zinc and copper penny?
A: There is no easy way to tell them apart except by weight. And it is not easy to see the difference ...
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| What kind of coin | 1/18/2007 |
Q: I have a copper coin. On one side of the coin it say across the top uncirculated, then a big D in ...
A: This sounds like a mint token. They are made of the same metal as the One Cent coin each year. When ...
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| 1838 Penny | 1/17/2007 |
Q: I found a coin that states one cent on one side and on the other is what appears to be an eagle and ...
A: This is likely a real 1858 U.S. Coin. There were more than 26 million made that year. In 1858 they ...
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| what is this | 1/16/2007 |
Q: I have recent found some old money on of the coins was mexcain it has N$1 on it and I have got a lot ...
A: I am not an expert on foreign coins and do not catalog much information on them. I do regularly ...
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| coin value | 1/15/2007 |
Q: my grandfather has lots of coins from 1895 to 1945. My question was if I can get 5 appraised. 1898 ...
A: I am not sure of what you want from an appraisal. All coins must be seen to be appraised. I can give ...
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| coin or token? | 1/14/2007 |
Q: I have a bowl type thing with what appears to be a coin or token of some sort for the bottom of the ...
A: I could not identify this item for you During the search I ended up with this information. It is ...
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| value on silver dollars | 1/14/2007 |
Q: Can you please help me with what the value is on three different silver dollars. The years I am ...
A: I need a bit more information for your question. Please check your coin dates and mint for a more ...
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| silver dollar | 1/13/2007 |
Q: i have a silver dollar certificate thats been in my possession for almost 21 years. it is a 1935 c ...
A: The $1.00 note is not uncommon. Depending on things like stains and folds it's price will change ...
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| silver dollar certificate | 1/13/2007 |
Q: i have a silver dollar certificate in my possession for almost 21 years. it is a series 1935c. ...
A: In general I can state an older piece of currency in collectable condition is worth more than face ...
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| two headed US quarter | 1/12/2007 |
Q: trying to find out how much this coin could be worth. It has 1993 on one side and 1994 on the other
A: This is a very common question I have been asked 4 times in the past 2 days alone. They are not ...
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| double sided tails quarter? | 1/11/2007 |
Q: I have a double sided tails quarter..exact weight and size...any way it is authentic? I have never ...
A: This is a very common question I have been asked 4 times in the past 2 days alone. They are not ...
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| 1855 us penny the size of a quarter | 1/11/2007 |
Q: My mother has a 1855 penny in good condition the size of a quarter. It has "United States Of ...
A: In 1855 there were Large Cents made in the USA. It would have a "Braided Hair" Cent, and sell from ...
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| silver dollars | 1/10/2007 |
Q: when looking up coin prices what are the silver dollars that have the gold trim on them ...
A: There were no U.S. Silver dollars issued with gold trim. Coin price guides are listed by date, ...
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| president nixon | 1/9/2007 |
Q: I have a coin made for president nixon's visit to peking on the 21st february 1972 please can you ...
A: I am not familiar with this piece. Although many presidential medals are produced at the mint they ...
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| 1902 silver dollar. | 1/7/2007 |
Q: .. I was given a gift from an employer in 1999, in a plastic box, a 1902 Silver Dollar, mint ...
A: This would be a 1902 Morgan type dollar from the New Orleans Mint. It is valued from $18 dollars ...
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| large pennies | 1/7/2007 |
Q: I found a large 3 and 1/4 inch thing that looks like a large indian head penny with the date 1877 on ...
A: These medallions are still being made and sold. It is just a novelty item like a paper weight or ...
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| Standing Liberty Quarter | 1/7/2007 |
Q: I saw your answer about a standing liberty quarter and I hae one with no stars under the eagle. It ...
A: From your description this coin with the eagles tail nearly touching the word quarter and no stars ...
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| Coins | 1/6/2007 |
Q: I have what looks to be either a Gold or Copper 1984 Quarter! It is exactly like a normal quarter`s ...
A: There were no records of gold, copper or brass colored quarters leaving the mint that I found. There ...
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| 1941 Lincoln Penny size of a dime | 1/6/2007 |
Q: I have a 1941 Lincoln Penny that is the size of a dime, circumference and thickness. A collector ...
A: A search turned up these two ANA Members. Gold Bug Rare Coins Thom L Dixon 5349 N Keystone ...
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| 1907 high relief St. Gaudens | 1/6/2007 |
Q: Years ago I bought this coin at an auction and paid $4500 for it. Now I see that gold prices are up ...
A: Has it been professionally graded? Top values will be paid for a coin graded by PCGS or NGC. ...
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