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by coinguy
Tue Nov 15, 2022 7:50 pm
Forum: 5 cents
Topic: 1926 nickel - near or far?
Replies: 5
Views: 4579

Re: 1926 nickel - near or far?

It looks like a Far 6 to me.
For value, check the eBay sold prices for one in comparable condition.
This is better than a catalogue as it gives the true value of what people are paying.
by coinguy
Fri Nov 11, 2022 9:38 am
Forum: Canadian Coins
Topic: 1906 25 Cent Mintage
Replies: 3
Views: 4011

Re: 1906 25 Cent Mintage

According to Charlton, the mintage was 237,843.
Checking other sites such as Numista, Haxbys and NGC, the mintage is 1,237,843.
It wouldn’t be the first time Charlton has made a mistake.
by coinguy
Thu Nov 10, 2022 7:35 pm
Forum: 2 dollars
Topic: 2012 $2 HMS Shannon with extra sail
Replies: 29
Views: 86272

Re: 2012 $2 HMS Shannon with extra sail

That is the frosting, there are about a dozen different varieties with the frosting in different positions. Technically one is not worth more than the other although some sellers will use it as a selling tool. "Can't Seam to win here" Anybody on this forum will gladly acknowledge the fact when you h...
by coinguy
Thu Nov 10, 2022 5:22 pm
Forum: 25 cents
Topic: What do you think about thos quarter
Replies: 5
Views: 4247

Re: What do you think about thos quarter

That is not a 9, it is just damage to the “e”.
The devices are permanently engraved into the die so incorrect lettering can’t happen.
by coinguy
Thu Nov 10, 2022 4:28 pm
Forum: 2 dollars
Topic: 2012 $2 HMS Shannon with extra sail
Replies: 29
Views: 86272

Re: 2012 $2 HMS Shannon with extra sail

That is the way they are supposed to be, that is the design.
by coinguy
Thu Nov 10, 2022 4:01 pm
Forum: 25 cents
Topic: What do you think about thos quarter
Replies: 5
Views: 4247

Re: What do you think about thos quarter

Just a well damaged quarter. There is no way for that to happen when the coin was struck.
Value 25 cents.
by coinguy
Thu Nov 10, 2022 12:58 pm
Forum: Grading Help
Topic: 1973 large bust quarter grade help
Replies: 3
Views: 4073

Re: 1973 large bust quarter grade help

Nice gift. I would say AU55
by coinguy
Thu Nov 10, 2022 12:48 pm
Forum: 5 cents
Topic: 1946 D Jefferson Nickel error?
Replies: 3
Views: 3537

Re: 1946 D Jefferson Nickel error?

First, a DDO is not an error, it is a variety, big difference.
Second, it is neither Struck Through or a DDO, it is suffering
from Die Deterioration caused by a worn die. Will need a
clear closeup of the mm to determine whether is repunched.
by coinguy
Thu Nov 10, 2022 6:26 am
Forum: 2 dollars
Topic: 2004 toonie error what do you think?
Replies: 2
Views: 3287

Re: 2004 toonie error what do you think?

Not an error, that is caused by the crimping machine that folds the ends when the
coins are rolled. Very common and is considered damage.
by coinguy
Wed Nov 09, 2022 4:19 pm
Forum: 1 cent
Topic: 1990 no mint mark and D Lincoln pennys
Replies: 3
Views: 2793

Re: 1990 no mint mark and D Lincoln pennys

Agree with Bill, they are all common business strike cents that were produced in the billions
and worth face value. They would have to be in MS66 or higher to have any value at all.
As far as I know, there were no varieties on the 1990 Lincoln cents.
by coinguy
Wed Nov 09, 2022 7:18 am
Forum: 1 cent
Topic: 2000 d Lincoln penny Error
Replies: 2
Views: 2612

Re: 2000 d Lincoln penny Error

That is called zinc rot, very common on copper plated zinc coins.
Eventually the coin will just rot away.
by coinguy
Wed Nov 09, 2022 7:15 am
Forum: Foreign Countries
Topic: 1959 D Lincoln penny cracked coin
Replies: 2
Views: 4694

Re: 1959 D Lincoln penny cracked coin

Doesn’t look like a crack, maybe a lamination problem?
In either case, there would not be too much of a premium.
by coinguy
Tue Nov 08, 2022 6:15 pm
Forum: 5 cents
Topic: Waffle face queen on 1964 Nickel
Replies: 2
Views: 3053

Re: Waffle face queen on 1964 Nickel

It is definitely damage, possibly from a vise.
There is no way that could happen during the striking of the coin.
by coinguy
Sun Nov 06, 2022 10:13 am
Forum: 5 cents
Topic: 1885 silver nickel variety?
Replies: 3
Views: 3722

Re: 1885 silver nickel variety?

The Doubled 1 has nothing to do with the 5, a Small 5/5 has the 5 doubled.
Yours is a Small 5 that has a Doubled 1
by coinguy
Fri Nov 04, 2022 7:23 pm
Forum: 5 cents
Topic: 1885 silver nickel variety?
Replies: 3
Views: 3722

Re: 1885 silver nickel variety?

Small 5