Proof Perfect...Almost

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Several months back I got my highest graded proof coin from gyocomgd. They were graded by PCGS and all are PR69DCAM which means Proof-69-Deep-Cameo. Proof 70 is the only higher grade and deep cameo is a grade given to coins that exhibit a more cameo look with a frosted bust or head and a mirror like background.

Now how do I judge value for these. The Red Book only goes up to Proof-65 and doesn't mention Deep Cameo.
If I go to eBay and these have sold as low as $2.00 and as high as $29.95. So whatever the book price is I'll go 5 times the value that seems right because the market for these "slabbed" coins goes up and down wildly.

Here's the stats for these four coins...
Type: 10 Cents
Year: 1977-S
Mintage: 3,251,152
Metal: 91.67% Copper, 8.33% Nickel
Value: PR69DCAM $14.00

Type: 10 Cents
Year: 1982-S
Mintage: 3,857,479
Metal: 91.67% Copper, 8.33% Nickel
Value: PR69DCAM $16.00

Type: 5 Cents
Year: 1989-S
Mintage: 3,220,194
Metal: 75% copper 25% nickel
Value: PR69DCAM $32.00

Type: 5 Cents
Year: 1980-S
Mintage: 3,554,806
Metal: 75% copper 25% nickel
Value: PR69DCAM $12.00

These value are just my average prices I saw at one moment in time if you can buy them for less then I quoted or sell it or more then listed, good luck.

Values update for 2012.

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New Coins Approved

WASHINGTON - New golden dollar coins featuring all 37 of the nation's dead presidents are being made by the U.S. Mint for 2007.

President Bush signed into law on Thursday.

The government hopes the coins and an accompanying $10 real gold piece for collectors that features former first ladies will boost the mints profit. They also hope the dollar pieces will make the Sacagawea dollars a popular coin.

The obverse of the new dollar coins will depict former presidents, but not those who are living or have been dead for less than two years; the backs of the coins will show the Statue of Liberty.

Four coins a year will be issued, beginning in 2007, in the presidents' order of service. The treasury secretary will have authority over the designs.

Also a gold bullion coin program bearing images of former first ladies and emblems of their causes on $10 coins. Companion coins for those presidents who had no spouse will show images of liberty and themes of the presidents' tenures. The coins will be 99.99 percent pure gold.

From AP and news sources.

Update: The design above was never actually used.

True Values, Not Really Pt. IV

More frequently asked question about coins and money.

Why is gold worth more than copper?

• It is because gold is less abundant then copper, there is about a hundred times more copper than gold buried in Earth.

How much wheat pennies worth?
Wheat pennies are commonly found so I'll repeat what I said before,

• Wheat pennies in low grades go $0.03-$0.10 in general.
• Scarce dates: 1910-S, 1911-S, 1912-S, 1913-S, 1914-S, 1915-S, 1922-D, 1922-D, 1924-D
• Rare dates: 1909-S, 1909-S V.D.B., 1914-D, 1922, 1931-S

Give me the values of the following pennies...

1. 1908 = $2.00 in G-4(good condition)
2. 1913 = $0.85 in G-4(good condition)
3. 1921 = $0.20 in G-4(good condition)
4. 1942 = $0.15 in G-4(good condition)
5. "1943 silver penny" = it is zinc not silver = $0.30 in F-12(fine condition)
6. 1944 = So common check here.
7. 1944 S = So common check here.
8. 1945 = $0.10 in VF-20(very fine condition)
9. 1947 = $0.10 in VF-20(very fine condition)
10. 1947 D = $0.10 in VF-20(very fine condition)
11. 1953 D = $0.10 in VF-20(very fine condition)
12. 1955 D = $0.10 in VF-20(very fine condition)
13. 1958 = $0.10 in VF-20(very fine condition)

What is the rarest wheat penny?
Non-error it's a tie.

• 1909S VDB is rare at $750.00 for a G-4
• 1922 no D is rare at $600.00 for a G-4

What is the average value of your Lincoln Memorial penny?

• In near perfect condition only about $0.25 - $0.50, but only if looking newly minted.

What is the value of a buffalo nickel?

• With a date the average is $1.00 in G-4.
• Without a date visible about $0.50.

Tell me about these Canadian coins...

• 1947 Canadian penny = $0.10 in VG-8, any variety.
• 1966 Canadian penny = $0.10 in MS-60.
• 1944 Canadian nickel = $0.10 in VG-8.

What is the value of Cayman Islands 250 gold coin?

• All of those coins have a value of at least $975.00.

What is the value of a Jamaican dollar?

• They average $1.00 or more for UNC/uncirculated condition.

Error prices please?

• Error "new buffalo" nickel = there are several and have a $5.00 premium depending on grade.
• Error copper state quarter = happens if the "Nickel metal" peels off and has a $50.00 premium depending on grade.
• Value of a 1946 silver penny= I doubt it's real but if so $200+.
• Value of a 1976 silver penny = I doubt it's real but if so $100+.

Who is the man name on the U.S. dime?

• Franklin D. Roosevelt the thirty-second President of the United States (1933-1945).

10 Dollar Star Note

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I did not start collecting notes/paper currency until even after I had some two dollar bills. I used the two dollar bills to buy stuff and years later when I started collecting again I vowed to find more two dollar bills.

Eventually I found the two dollar bills from many years and expanded my notes to old dollars and also star notes.

Star notes are replacement bills used by the government when regular issues are defective. They are rarer then regular notes.

I got this 10 dollar from my change. It is near perfect.

Notice the star at the end of the serial number.

Here's the stats for this $10 bill...
Type/Federal Bank: $10 Star Note / Richmond
Serial Number Span: BE-* BE03 840 000*
Year: 1999
Printings: 675,200
Value: CU(crisp uncirculated) $60.00

Finding star notes is not difficult but most people just pass them on and not all of the worth so much.

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Nepal and Plastic

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A PCGS slabbed coin is one that was submitted to a professional grading service and placed in a coin safe holder. You pay a fee to have the coin graded and using the 1-70 system they send you back what they believe the coin's grade is and from there you can determine what the market value should bring. Here's their site http://www.pcgs.com/.

This is my first PCGS slabbed coin.

Here's the stats for this coin....
Type/Country: 4 Paisa / Nepal
Year: 1955
Mintage: Unknown.
Metal: Brass
Value: XF-45 $3.00+ because it is verified. Maybe only a few cents more.

A slight update on my collection so far. I've recently bought some silver dimes on eBay, nothing special, and found some foreign coins in my change but older U.S. coins have been few that I've got from pocket change. Mostly the 1944 and 1946 wheat cents, which as you know are barely worth twice face value. Hopefully I'll have money to spend over the holidays and get some nice coins from all the holiday shopping.

World Coin Book 2007

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High Grades Are Nice

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High grade coins are usually MS-60 or better.

Here's what is defined as mint state...
MS-60=UNCIRCULATED: Has no trace of wear but may show a number of contact marks, and surface may be spotted or lack some luster.
MS-63=CHOICE UNCIRCULATED: Has some distracting contact marks or blemishes in prime focal areas. Luster may be impaired.
MS-65=GEM UNCIRCULATED: An above average uncirculated coin that may be brilliant or lightly toned and that has very few contact marks on the surface or rim.
MS-70=PERFECT UNCIRCULATED: Perfect new condition, showing no trace of wear. The finest quality possible, with no evidence of scratches, handling or contact with other coins. Very few regular-issue coins are ever found in this condition.

This is from the Red Book but applies to all coins.

Here are some of my uncirculated coins with contact marks.

Know while the nickel is at least MS-60 worth about $0.15, it may grade a MS-65 even with the busted lip but that would only bring the value up $0.75.








So contact marks are not a bad thing, fingerprints are much worse. It still is ugly to the average collector.














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Canadian Pocket Change Finds

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Here are two pictures I recently took of all the Canadian coins I've found in my change. I've found about to 300 coins from Canada here in New York City.



The picture as you can tell was taken twice one with flash and the other with indoor lights. I'm still not comfortable shooting my coins with a camera.

This is the average condition of modern circulating Canadians. Notice the almost proof-like quality.















Here's what I've found and there average value.
Canadian Pennies: Oldest=1943, Newest=2005,2005P, Average value=$0.10
Canadian Nickels: Oldest=1964, Newest=2003P, Average value=$0.20
Canadian Dimes: Oldest=1953, Newest=2005P, Average value=$0.15
Canadian Quarters: Oldest=1956, Newest=2004P, Average value=$0.30
Canadian Two-Dollars: Only the one from 1996, Average value=$3.00
Toronto Transit Token: Circa 1954, Average value=Not sure but I've seen it for $1.00 on eBay.

As you can see I've never found a fifty cent or dollar coin, also I've found silver but no coin older then the WWII years.

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Some more foreign coins

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I got the biggest three from Hodgepodge and the other two were found in change. Recently I've been finding more foreign coins then U.S. coins. I did find a 1946 penny and some modern state quarters and new nickels but nothing in good shape or special.

Here's the stats for these coins...
Type/Country: 1 Rupee / India-British
Year: 1918 (c)
Mintage: 205,420,000
Metal: 0.9170 Silver
Value: XF $12.50 There is a cut/damage on the coin.


Type/Country: 50 Centavos / Philippines
Year: 1945-S
Mintage: 18,120,000
Metal: 0.7500 Silver
Value: BU $12.00

Type/Country: 1 Cent / Canada
Year: 1903
Mintage: 4,000,000
Metal: 95% Copper, 4% Tin, 1% Zinc
Value: XF-40 $6.00 or MS-60 $30.00

Type/Country: 1 Cent / Canada
Year: 2005-P
Mintage: 30,525,000
Metal: 94% Steel, 4.5% Copper, 1.5% Nickel
Value: Unc. $0.25

Type/Country: 2 Euro Cents / Ireland
Year: 2002
Mintage: 354,643,386
Metal: Copper Plated Steel
Value: Unc. $0.50 Bad example definitely worth less.


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Error Dollar Bill

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This question was asked...

Anonymous said...
Hello Do you know anything about errors in dollar
bills? I have a crisp one dollar bill 1981 that is stamped with an "E" on the
front and also on the back.

I responded with...

Man said...
I need a picture to be more exact but it is possible, it is called Overprints on Back, it would also include a weak serial number along with the E.

In crisp uncirculated it would be worth $250.00.

It was a logic response because I didn't know the E was reversed.

Next...

Anonymous said...
I have a picture but how can I show you a picture? The normal cut and paste didn't work. After looking at it closer I see that the E is not stamped on both sides. It has actually bled through to the back. The E is very dark on the back and it is reversed. There are also four 5's that have bled through...as they are reversed, also. The serial number is only visible on the front.

Oh I see things more clearly...

Man said...
Sounds like you have an Offset Error for one dollar bills its about $75 to $100.

Here's a ten dollar example I used Imageshack to host the image and then the HTML tags a and href
Picture

Anonymous' error sounds like a moderate-lighter version that happened on this ten dollar bill.



An offset error in the 3rd printing of a bill can lead to the "letter seal" and the serial numbers to bleed through the back this is the most common of error notes but still valuable. In one case a 1981 5 dollar bill with a 1 dollar bleed through this of course is a rare and highly valuable.

As you see with the ten dollar error above the prices should be divided by about three for your 1 dollar, so Fine: $50.00 EF: $100.00 CU:$150.00 remember the market changes and see prices reflect the highest you may ever hope to get.

Sidenote: With places like Flickr, imageshack and photobucket or other blogs just drop a link to your photo by using this format
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Samoa First Day Cover

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I got this from tbirde56 it's a for the First Day Cover 1967 50 Sene from Samoa.
Although the value listed below is $2.00 it is worth more because it is sealed in a first-day envelope. I would double maybe triple the price for this example.

A first day cover or envelope is issued by the country or mint for collectors to get the coins first struck. These coins are usually higher in detail, sharper and available before public gets the coin. They are sold for a premium.

The U.S. mint also sells first day covers for quarters and nickels.

Here's the stats for the coin...
Type/Country: 50 Sene / Samoa
Year: 1967
Mintage: 80,000
Metal: Copper-Nickel
Value: Unc. $2.00

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Odd Nickels

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These are the front and backs of some special nickels, two 1943P and 1 1950D. The 1943 nickels were found in my change they contain silver from the war years of 1942-1945 they contain the mintmark on the back on top of the building.

The other coin is a 1950D nickel which is semi-key because of the low mintage. I had to buy this one and it was blast white but soon sitting in the crappy holder it started to brown, I've had to break out the coin and may one day get some pure acetone to clean it up.

Here's the stats for these nickels...
Year: 1943-P
Mintage: 271,165,000
Metal: 56% copper 35% silver 9% manganese
Value: P-01 $2.08(badly scratched)(2012 values)

Year: 1943-P
Mintage: 271,165,000
Metal: 56% copper 35% silver 9% manganese
Value: G-4 $1.20 or $2.08(for silver content)(2012 values)

Year: 1950-D
Mintage: 2,630,030
Metal: 75% copper 25% nickel
Value: MS-60 $14.00

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1913-S Question

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Anonymous said...
I have a 1913-S wheat penny and trying to find out a
value of it

Here's the stat for a 1913-S penny....
Year: 1913-S
Mintage: 6,101,000
Metal: 95% copper 5% tin and zinc
Value: G-4 $14.00
------VG-8 $17.00
------F-12 $20.00
------VF-20 $31.00
------EF-40 $60.00
------AU-50 $100.00
------MS-60 $175.00

------MS-63 $275.00

G-4 is worn with lines in the wheat head missing.
VG-8 has half of lines visible in upper wheat heads.
F-12 has wheat lines worn but visible.
VF-20 no worn spots on wheat heads.
EF-40 has slight overall wear, all details sharp.
AU-50 slight wear on cheek and jaw and wheat stalk.
MS-60 is no trace of wear, light spots, full details.
MS-63 no trace of wear, slight blemishes, red-brown color.

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Error Questions

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Anonymous said...
Hi,My name is Tina Wilson.I have been holding on to this penny for a long time.It is a silver penny dated 1959.It is really shiny,but what is making me wonder about it -is that it has a rim around it.It is not like any other penny I have ever seen.The rim is making the edges of it rounded instead of flat.Could you please help me?Also,since I was a little girl my parents held a coin for me.They said that when I grow up I could have it.It is still at their house.It is about as big as a dollar coin and it has the pope on it.It is dated 1976 I think.What is that?

Question #1:
Your silver penny may be a real error this is done when a blank dime was pressed with penny dies. It is a rare example and the average Red Book value is $1,000⁰⁰. A 1960 silver penny was recently sold on eBay for $901⁰⁰.

Image is from the Fred Weinberg site and all rights are reserved for his company.

Here is an example from http://www.fredweinberg.com/ being sold for $2,150⁰⁰. They have other examples for you to compare with here and there.

Question #2:
While many countries make Pope coins the only example of 1976 Pope Paul VI are medals which tend to be dollar size. The Pope medals ranges from $40-$90 in silver and ten times that price for gold.

To be sure I would have to see the coin/medal you can always take a picture or scan it and use a free site like flickr or imageshack or photobucket and leave a link in my comments section.

I hope this was helpful. One small problem is that fakes of both types exist as for the silver penny if it weighs 3.11 grams it maybe fake, if it weighs 2.50 grams you have the real thing.

Next we have...

Anonymous said...
I HAVE A 1944 WHEAT PENNY THATS MISSING THE 1

It a very common error that occurs when grease clogs up the die here is an example from Coin World, the image links back to a more detailed state quarter error.

Most common on filled die errors are missing digits or letters such as the L in LIBERTY, or in your case the 1 in 1944.

These coins are rarely worth anything more then a few cents above the collector's value of a regular coin. So your 10¢ coin is at most now 20¢ probably 15¢.


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Hello My Foreign Friends

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I've found hundreds of foreign coins in my change from over 50 countries and dating as far back as the 1940s'. I've also occasionally bought foreign coins, low grade of course. From Eastern Numismatics Inc. I've bought world coins by the pound when they are on sale, I've also bought from eBay.

Here's my most recent eBay lot.

If you click on the image you'll see them in a larger image.
Here is the rear of the same coins.

Here's the stats for the coins pictured....
1962 Bulgaria 1 Stotinka (F) ....................................$0.10
1964 Czechoslovakia 50 Haleru (VG)...........................$0.10
1967 Belgium 1 Franc (G) (French Version)................$0.10
1970 Belgium 1 Franc (VG) (Dutch Version)...............$0.10
1970 Canada 1 Cent (VG)...........................................$0.05
1973 Egypt 10 Milliemes (VG) (Light Corrosion).......$0.10
1973 Belgium 1 Franc (VG) (French Version)..........$0.10
1973 Great Britain Half Penny (F)............................$0.15
1974 Spain 5 Pesetas (VG)..........................................$0.10
1976 Somalia 5 Senti (VF) (FAO).............................$0.10
1977 Portugal 2.50 Escudos (VG)..............................$0.10
1978 Spain 5 Pesetas (VF)..........................................$0.10
1978 Spain 5 Pesetas (F).............................................$0.10
1979 Spain 5 Pesetas (VF)..........................................$0.10
1980 Spain 1 Peseta (VF) (Soccer Back)...................$0.10
1980 Spain 1 Peseta (F) (Normal Back)....................$0.10
1980 Spain 1 Peseta (VF) (Normal Back).................$0.10
1983 Canada 5 Cents (F).............................................$0.10
1985 Mexico 1 Peso (VF)............................................$0.10
1986 Yugoslavia 10 Dinara (XF)................................$0.10
1986 Spain 1 Peseta (VF)............................................$0.10
1987 Cayman Islands 5 Cents (F)..............................$0.10
1996 Cayman Islands 1 Cent (XF).............................$0.15
2002 Cayman Islands 1 Cent (UNC).............................$0.50
2002 Canada 1 Cent (AU).........................................$0.25

I bought the lot for $3.00 without shipping and I estimate the value at, the lowest grade, $3.10. There are 25 coins in total and only a few were repeats of what I had found before.

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Trying to finish a Series

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I collect all types of coins and I want to have an entire set of each type. Since I mostly collect out of pocket it is difficult to find everyone. Grade is not an issue for me, I don't care if the coin is in good condition or mint state as long as it fills a hole in my collection.

It is frustrating when I look at my Lincoln wheaties and see I was missing common dates in the 1950's. I still have no 1954 pennies. Sometimes I buy a lot, as in a dealer's "lot", even if they contain repeats.

So I recently purchased, from eBay, these 8 coins for $7.37 shipping and handling included.

Click on the images for a larger image.

Here's the stats for each coin...
Year/Type: 1 cent 1953
Mintages: 256,755,000
Metal: 95% copper 5% tin and zinc
Value: VF-20 $0.10


Year/Type: 1 cent 1953D
Mintages: 700,515,000
Metal: 95% copper 5% tin and zinc
Value: VF-20 $0.10

Year/Type: 1 cent 1952
Mintages: 186,775,000
Metal: 95% copper 5% tin and zinc
Value: VF-20 $0.10


Year/Type: 1 cent 1952S
Mintages: 137,800,004
Metal: 95% copper 5% tin and zinc
Value: VF-20 $0.15

Year/Type: 1 cent 1951
Mintages: 284,576,000
Metal: 95% copper 5% tin and zinc
Value: VF-20 $0.10

Click on the images for a larger image.

Year/Type: 1 cent 1951S
Mintages: 136,010,000
Metal: 95% copper 5% tin and zinc
Value: VF-20 $0.25

Year/Type: 1 cent 1953
Mintages: 256,755,000
Metal: 95% copper 5% tin and zinc
Value: VF-20 $0.10


Year/Type: 25 cents 1938
Mintages: 9,472,000
Metal: 90% silver 10% copper
Value: G-4 $6.66

Year/Type: 25 cents 1964
Mintages: 560,390,585
Metal: 90% silver 10% copper
Value: F-12 $6.66

All in all the collectors value is $14.22, I paid $7.37 minus $3.00 in shipping it was $4.37. You decide if it was worth it, I would add that I had at 20 other coins that I lost the bidding from this same seller who charges only $0.50 for shipping and handling. If I won it would have been $15.00 for $30.00 worth of coins.

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1941S & 1945S half dollars

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My two newest buys are these half dollars from eBay for a price of $6.02 for both. I've never found a Walker half dollar in my change so I only get them if I buy them.
















The Liberty Walking halves were minted from 1916-1947 they average $7.25 for G-4 and $40.00 for MS-60.The most valuable circulating piece is the 1921D at $325.00 in G-4 or $4,750 in MS-60. The least valuable are most of the years between 1949-1947 at $7.00 in G-4.

The back has the eagle on a perch. (Click on any of the images for a larger view.)

Here's the stats for these two coins....
Year: 1941S
Mintage: 8,098,000
Metal: 90% silver 10% copper
Value: EF-40 $16.00 or AU-50 $20.00

Year: 1945S
Mintages: 10,156,000
Metal: 90% silver 10% copper
Value: VF-20 $15.00

Here's where to find the mintmark on the reverse of a walking liberty half dollar.

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Coin News

BEVERLY HILLS, California-A rare Gold coin owned by a descendant of Chinese immigrants who worked in the California gold fields sold for $253,000 at a Beverly Hills auction.

The coin has been confirmed by numismatists as one of only 12 "Quarter Eagles" known to exist from the 246 that were made at the San Francisco Mint in 1854.

The Quarter Eagle is about the size of a dime and was made from Gold Rush ore at the San Francisco Mint just months after it opened. It contains one-eighth ounce of California gold.

The anonymous seller's great-grandfather acquired the coin between 1856 and 1858 while working the gold fields, according to the American Numismatic Rarities of Wolfeboro, New Hampshire, which auctioned the coin Sunday.

"They took exceptional care of this important piece of American history for nearly 150 years," said John Pack of American Numismatic Rarities. "In fact, it is the second finest known surviving example."

The coin, which was expected to sell for at least $150,000, opened at $140,000 and quickly jumped in $5,000 and $10,000 increments before going to an anonymous collector for the final price.

From CNN and AP sources.

10 Cent Canadian Find

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I found this brand new 2005 10¢ Canadian coin.

It looks great even though it's a circulating coin. The scanner never does the coin justice, it looks better in real life.

Check out this blurred image, you can clearly see the reflection of my camera. The coins surface is as perfect as a mirror.

Here's the stat for this coin...
Year: 2005P
Mintage: 212,175,000
Metal: 92% Steel, 5,5% Copper, 2.5% Nickel
Value: MS-63 $0.60






This coin was returned in my change as a dime. It's around my 250th Canadian coin I lost track a while ago. They usually aren't high value but they are high quality.

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True Values, Not Really pt.III

More frequently asked question about coins.

Give me some history of the Indian head penny.

• First the image on the coin is actually Liberty wearing an Indian headdress.
• Variety 1 is from 1859 has a wreath on the back with no shield.
• Variety 2 is from 1860-1864 and has a wreath on the back with a shield.
• Variety 3 is from 1864-1909 and is bronze , not copper-nickel like the other varieties.
• Values:
• Variety 1=$15.00 at G-4, and $110.00 at EF-40, or $2,000.00 at MS-65
• Variety 2=$12.00 at G-4, and $45.00 at EF-40, or $640.00 at MS-65
• Variety 3=$2.00 at G-4, and $10.00 at EF-40, or $220.00 at MS-65

What are wheat penny values? What is the value of old wheat pennies? Valuable wheat pennies


Yes I get it wheat pennies are commonly found so I'll repeat what I said before,

• Wheat pennies in low grades go $0.02-$0.10 in general.
• Check out the years below for coins that are valued more.
• Rare dates: 1909-S, 1909-S V.D.B., 1914-D, 1922, 1931-S
• Scarce dates: 1910-S, 1911-S, 1912-S, 1913-S, 1914-S, 1915-S, 1922-D, 1922-D, 1924-D

What are the values of a 1917 American penny, 1926 penny and a 1945 penny?

• 1917 = $0.20___1917D = $0.30___1917S = $0.50 at Good grade
• 1926 = $0.20___1926D = $0.25___1926S = $2.25 at Good grade
• 1945 = $0.02___1945D = $0.02___1945S = $0.03 at Good grade
• Of course the fist two will be worth more at higher grades, not so much the last.

How do I clean wheat pennies?

• Soap and water.
• Distilled water.
• But the most effective is using Acetone ( not nail polish remover) or xylene for "cleaning" copper coins.
• All of these DO NOT involve brushing but if you need to brush try a super-soft brush of natural fibers, gently in small circles.

Worth of a 1947D nickel?

• $0.30 at VF-20 and $3.50 at MS-65

Where can I sell my coins mercury dime online?

• eBay, because most companies only want the best.
• Start at $0.01, no reserve and list for at least 7 days.
• I've seen ads of places that buy coins and Littleton does pay top dollar but the reject lots of coins that don't meet their standards so if you think your coin is great go to them or other famous coin companies.

Why is my Sacagawea coin peeling?

• It maybe plated with something or may have chemical damage. It probably isn't a true error.

How much for old Canadian pennies(in low grade)?

• 1912-1920 about $0.50
• 1920-1936 about $0.20
• 1937-2005 about $0.10

What is the value of a 1959 Canadian quarter?

• About $2.00 in MS-60.

What is the value of dollar silver certificate dated 1957b?

• About $2.50 in very fine and $5.00 in CU (crisp uncirculated).

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Jamaican Coins

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My most recent find was this 1 dollar Jamaican coin. It is dime sized and was given to me as such after a purchase. This is 1996 Jamaican dollar, the fourth I found in change.

This example is among the worst I got. Usually the are so bright and unscratched that they would grade BU(Brilliant Uncirculated). This example is low grade maybe Fine.







Here's the stats for this coin....
Year: 1996
Mintage: Not yet listed.
Metal: Nickel-Clad Steel
Value: Unc $1.00

This is my 27^th Jamaican coin I found in my change. Most of these coins were found in recent years, there has been a surge in Caribbean coins in NYC and a big downturn of Canadian.

The oldest Jamaican coin I found was a 1975 10¢ coin.
The most valuable Jamaican coin I found was a $20.00 coin from 2000 it's valued at $3.00 in uncirculated condition.
The Jamaican coin I most frequently find are the dollar coins, I found 17 of them all returned as dimes, despite the 7-sided shape.

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That Famous 9/11 Coin

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A year ago the National Collector's Mint sold these "Freedom Tower" silver dollars. Soon a controversy arose because of three things.

1. The fact that some of the silver used came from the vaults at the twin towers.
2. It claimed to be an official U.S. coin from the Northern Mariana Islands.
3. It was profiting from 9/11.

Some politicians and whining widows then sued the National Collector's Mint and they agreed to return the money for anyone who wanted it and cease the sale of this coin.

The edge has written on it, "COMMONWEALTH N. MARIANA ISLANDS- WORLD TRADE CENTER RECOVERY SILVER- 100 MIL CLAD"

After the big controversy these coins were selling on eBay and other sites for $100.00 and recently they have sold for $50.00 but now the market has flattened out and the sell for their original $23.45.

I knew it would be controversial and was quickly proven right. It is still a beautiful fake coin.

This coin is not legal tender. It is not from the Northern Mariana Islands, the name was licensed out by this little commonwealth. They do stick to the claim that the silver, 100 Mil .999 Pure Silver recovered from the ruins of Ground Zero.

Update: These non-coins have bottomed out at about $10.00 in June 2008. It is obvious how people see these as offensive but compared to the offense committed by the 19 Muslims hijackers it is small. Direct any anger to the right targets.

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On September 11, 2001

AMERICA ATTACKED

Death and destruction came from the sky on what was a beautiful cloudless day as four hijacked jetliners were used as missiles. Over 3,000 people were killed when nineteen Islamic terrorists struck the Twin Towers and the Pentagon.

The World Trade Center towers were mortally wounded when two airliners struck. Horrified onlookers watched as people began leaping to their deaths as the fire and smoke raged in the towers. An hour later the tragedy worsened as both towers collapsed.

The fourth flight that was hijacked was taken down in a field in Pennsylvania after passengers revolted.

The first signs of trouble happened when some of the hijackers were flagged by a routine security check at boarding time. Some of these terrorist also carried box cutters although this was not against the airlines regulations.

The four flights were headed to California and carried fully loaded fuel tanks for the cross country journey.

As the flights were being hijacked air traffic controllers received messages from the cockpits. “We have some planes” said one terrorist over the radio. These devilishly clever hijackers also turned off the transponders, this way they would be harder to track.

Flight attendants bravely called their airlines main offices to alert them of the situation. Passengers called home desperate to speak with loved ones, some of the passengers told of bomb threats and stabbings aboard the airliners.

“Don’t worry dad, it will be quick” said a son to his father as the Pennsylvania flight went down.

President George W. Bush was in Florida at the time and did not initially return to the White House.

Fighter jets scrambled as orders to shoot down the airlines came from President Bush.

Mace was used during the terrorist takeover causing people to choke and vomit. During these agonizing moments President Bush remained seated in a Florida classroom.

Federal Aviation Administration officials were unprepared for this type of unprecedented attack. “This is a new type of war” said a commander at North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD).

Holey Coins Man

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Years ago I found these two quarters in my change on different days. These "holey" coins were drilled to make jewelry. Notice where the holes are positioned.

These machine drilled coins hold no value for collector, yet people still collect these coins for fun.
Obviously I found them in my change so they were used for face value.

Quarters are most often found drilled because they are big enough to drill and small enough to where like a charm.

Often they are also dipped in a gold coloring to have more appeal.

Be aware that these are altered coins and are perfectly legal to alter and own as long as your not trying to pass it as an original"holed" coin from the mint.

Some alterations I've seen have pictures etched into the coin or state names. I can't wait to find one of those in my change.

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