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help with 1975 FS Copper Color Jefferson Nickel please

Hi, I'm not a collector, but I've always hung on to unusual coins and wheat pennies for fun(maybe I am a collector?) lol.I received this 1975 FS nickel in some change at the grocery store and I've never seen one like it.The copper color is strong. It...

1863 Indian

I think I posted under the wrong group. Would someone look at my coin under coin grading topic I don't know how tocopy it and post it here but will try to when I get back. I know nothing about coins and was looking to see if I could findmine. I didn'...

Diamond Jubilee Treasury Collection ????

Just found in a thrift store this collection (in a large notebook type of thing); The Diamond Jubilee Treasury of US Gov't. Coins & Stamps, 1909-1984.The cover page is a certification of Authenticity signed by David S. Peebles, for Montgomery Ward. C...

getting gold coins below spot

I would like your opinion on the following,all comments welcome-I come across a company.selling gold at $750 per ounce,20 ounce minimum.This is what the salesman said-They mine gold in South America and it costs them $300 per ounce,they wil ship them...

1861 Indian Head Cent, Almost looks like O mint Mark????

Wanted to get opinions on wierd mark on obverse of 1861 Indian Head Cent.Almost looks like an "o" mint mark, except that is not possible......Maybe a die problem? Open for ideas!!!Thanks

what is going on with this mercury dime ?

look at pics i don't no how to describe it, and should it be appraisied thanks

"1956 d Lincoln Wheat On Flying Eagle Cent Planchet SUPER RARE"

Hi everybody. The title above was the title of a recent listing on Ebay. Somebody claiming to have a Lincoln struck on a Flying Eagle planchet. While it is EXTREMELY unlikely it IS possible. Mint employes have take old coins and used them as planchet...

Trade Dollar Stamp: Help with deciphering

I have a Trade Dollar. There is a stamp running along the backside of the pedestal on which LIBERTY is seated. It appears that there are some Roman Numerals almost scrated in all the way to the rim from about 1 o'clock to about 5 o'clock on the obver...

Shipping coins outside the USA

It looks like a lot of US coin sellers do not use eBay's Global Shipping Program for shipping coins outside the USA. Why is that?

Token "NO QUARTER" Naval Ships engaged in battle, does anyone recognize this token?

I found this at a local estate sale and haven't been able to figure out where it came from. It is a little larger than a quarter and has the same design on both sides. Any ideas of what/where it came from would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.

Bent coin

I have an 1853 half dime that is bent on the edge.What is the best way to straighten a bent silver coin?

help please with i.d. for this .999 silver art round

any help with mint and year etc, is greatly appreciated.

Conversion-chart for silver buyers and sellers -- like it?

Checking my math would be appreciated. If errors are found, please explain them in a comment.

stamps verses coins and gold ect.

WHAT comic book are a better investment then gold ,coins silver in todays market ??? this person i know has some books that he paid 2.00 and well get about 200.00 to 300.00 for them and he sold some that he paid 5.00 to 10.00 and got 400.00 to 500.00...

Ralph Borsodi Coinage

1974 "Globe".999 1 troy oz Silver Round. Part of the Ralph Borsodi Currency named The Constant that was backed by International Foundation for Independence, Inc and minted by the Arbitrage Foundation.Any opinions on a Collectors value is appreciated.