Q & A Forum — Collectors Universe https://forums.collectors.com/ Tue, 19 May 2026 09:34:17 +0000 en Q & A Forum — Collectors Universe Is this worth keeping or is it rare? https://forums.collectors.com/discussion/1122988/is-this-worth-keeping-or-is-it-rare Sun, 17 May 2026 00:58:32 +0000 Q & A Forum Cruzsr85 1122988@/discussions

]]> Is this a good or rare coin? https://forums.collectors.com/discussion/1122987/is-this-a-good-or-rare-coin Sun, 17 May 2026 00:47:27 +0000 Q & A Forum Cruzsr85 1122987@/discussions __

]]> How do I remove Scratches From Slabs? https://forums.collectors.com/discussion/1121523/how-do-i-remove-scratches-from-slabs Thu, 12 Mar 2026 16:51:25 +0000 Q & A Forum Goob 1121523@/discussions I feel like this topic has been asked / discussed many times on the forum, but finding answers that work is rather hard. There may also be new ways to remove scratches since the last time questions such as this have popped up. So far I've tried headlight cleaner as well as vegetable oil. Headlight cleaner seems to ruin slabs and vegetable oil works but only for a little bit. Any recommendations?

]]> Verifying a coin and something weird comes up. https://forums.collectors.com/discussion/1122895/verifying-a-coin-and-something-weird-comes-up Wed, 13 May 2026 01:19:21 +0000 Q & A Forum PClark99 1122895@/discussions At a LCS. PCGS graded coin.
Looked up coin to verify and it came up with a true view but the hold the coin is in currently is not the same holder as it’s in now. Also the serial number is different. Coin seems to be the same otherwise. Why would that be? I didn’t buy it but I am curious why this would be? Tia

Here is the coin in question.

]]> HELP ME UNDERSTAND THIS MS60 https://forums.collectors.com/discussion/1122857/help-me-understand-this-ms60 Mon, 11 May 2026 15:51:47 +0000 Q & A Forum Pete2226 1122857@/discussions

I do not understand how this coin could be MS. It is on PCGS Photograde.

While 1964 Dimes lack highly distinct hairlines, the significant blank spots in the hair suggested wear to me. The idea of grease in those areas is a reach, I think. I just don't quite understand if the difference between the hair lines of this coin and MS68 (https://www.pcgs.com/coinfacts/coin/1964-10c/5128) is simply a strike difference or because of wear. My grading skills lack that kind of sophistication!

I am thinking that the main idea of MS60 is identifying a coin without wear, and trusting (for a moment!) PCGS, the implication is that the difference is strike related and not wear related, so the coin would deserve MS60 - eye appeal being a non-issue at this level! The issue with L would then be viewed as a bag mark.

I would welcome any thought-through responses of where I have gone off the rails!

]]> 1833 Capped Bust Dime — Last 3 High — JR-5 or JR-7 attribution help? https://forums.collectors.com/discussion/1122838/1833-capped-bust-dime-last-3-high-jr-5-or-jr-7-attribution-help Sun, 10 May 2026 17:45:56 +0000 Q & A Forum Irishshaners 1122838@/discussions Picked up this 1833 dime, “Last 3 High” feature is clear on the obverse. Trying to determine if it’s the common JR-5 or the rare JR-7. Weighs 2.61g, ~18.5mm, original surfaces, no cleaning. Photos attached. Any specialists able to attribute? Thanks.





]]> Bank-SDB's... WHY? https://forums.collectors.com/discussion/1122804/bank-sdbs-why Fri, 08 May 2026 14:38:11 +0000 Q & A Forum YQQ 1122804@/discussions The question begs:
Why does a high number of nearly every countries population Have some type of stash in a SDB. o:)
I can underestand jewellery or items needed every once in a while. However most people are not even aware of the contents, or the approximate value of whawt they have "secretly" stashed away.
One answer I hear frequently : Oh, that is for the GrandKids.... :#
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]]> I want to buy this and dip this so bad... https://forums.collectors.com/discussion/1122788/i-want-to-buy-this-and-dip-this-so-bad Thu, 07 May 2026 20:34:22 +0000 Q & A Forum Prethen 1122788@/discussions So the question is, do I buy it, do a quick dip, and put it in my album? Here's the thing. I'm not a fan of the toning. If I buy it (not mine yet), I would plan on breaking it out to put in an album anyway. I am a teeny bit concerned that there might be a reason why the coin would not straight-grade after a quick dip and proper neutralization. But I wouldn't plan on getting it regraded in the future. I just prefer whenever I plan on reselling it that there isn't something obvious I should have thought ahead of time where others would question the coin's surfaces. I've had pretty decent results with the little bit of dipping I've done.

Coin is in an AU55 holder.


Your thoughts?

]]> Does A Gold Shield Reholder Include A True View https://forums.collectors.com/discussion/1122746/does-a-gold-shield-reholder-include-a-true-view Wed, 06 May 2026 00:56:27 +0000 Q & A Forum Old_Collector 1122746@/discussions Does the standard gold shield $25 reholder include a True View or do I have to add that on and check the box for the added $5?

It seems like it would, but I don't want to delay the processing by messing up a small detail. Thanks!

]]> PCGS - large coin submission packaging https://forums.collectors.com/discussion/1122530/pcgs-large-coin-submission-packaging Sat, 25 Apr 2026 22:31:51 +0000 Q & A Forum ChipM 1122530@/discussions I have a large, 5 oz. coin I am submitting to PCGS for grading. Per their instructions, everything must be submitted in 2.5 x 2.5 mylar flips, not snap cases. However, the coin I'm submitting will not fit in the mylar flip. The only way I can send this coin is in the original, sealed mint snap case. Has anyone submitted coins to PCGS in the mint snap cases and were they accepted for grading?

Side note - one of PCGS' options for First Strike designation is submitting a coin in the original, unopened shipping contained received from the mint. Obviously, such coin will not be in a mylar flip, but in the sealed case. It seems that would invalidate or contradict the submission form statement of mylar flips only.

Thank you.

]]> When I Submit Coins To PCGS Newport Beach https://forums.collectors.com/discussion/1122231/when-i-submit-coins-to-pcgs-newport-beach Tue, 14 Apr 2026 01:06:09 +0000 Q & A Forum USSID18 1122231@/discussions I send the coins with USPS tracking. When my tracking number says the coins were delivered to PCGS Newport Beach, how long before PCGS will notify me they were received?

]]> 1994 D & no mint mark pennies close am? https://forums.collectors.com/discussion/1122728/1994-d-no-mint-mark-pennies-close-am Tue, 05 May 2026 01:21:27 +0000 Q & A Forum Tin1Gin2 1122728@/discussions I have several of these and I think they might be the close am but since I've never seen one I'm not sure. Sorry about the pictures they're shiny and hard to get good pics of. I researched them on line and they look like they could be. Thanks again for all your help!

]]> a question about crossover https://forums.collectors.com/discussion/1122399/a-question-about-crossover Mon, 20 Apr 2026 20:38:17 +0000 Q & A Forum ELVIS1 1122399@/discussions I have 2 Millenium sets, The silver eagle and Sac,1 from ICG and 1 From NGC that I would like to crossover to PCGS. But since they were sent in the original packaging in 2000,That is nowhere around, so I was wondering if PCGS would take ICGs and NGCs slabs as proof so I could get them crossed over.

]]> 1971 S error? https://forums.collectors.com/discussion/1122682/1971-s-error Sat, 02 May 2026 21:55:56 +0000 Q & A Forum Tin1Gin2 1122682@/discussions Hi all, I tried to figure this one out but am new at this and it's confusing. The 1971 looks like the one is slanted and on top of a D or 0? Thanks for the help!


]]> Have I found 2 different, one of a kind, coin errors, in 2 days at the auction? https://forums.collectors.com/discussion/1122583/have-i-found-2-different-one-of-a-kind-coin-errors-in-2-days-at-the-auction Tue, 28 Apr 2026 02:23:38 +0000 Q & A Forum franklinresearch 1122583@/discussions In 2 days I've purchased 2 separate coins.
1. A 1826 Capped Bust Half Dollar with an error in the last S of "States".
2. Today I purchased an 1869 5 cent shield nickel with a similar error in the first S of "States".

What have I found and what are they worth? Thanks in advance.

Pictures included...

]]> What guidelines are followed by PCGS when giving a error coin a no grade? https://forums.collectors.com/discussion/1122483/what-guidelines-are-followed-by-pcgs-when-giving-a-error-coin-a-no-grade Thu, 23 Apr 2026 06:23:44 +0000 Q & A Forum Craigr 1122483@/discussions I have an Indiana coin with a cud or a die break that is Major. The coin was returned with no comments at all. With no holder and no grade. Upon calling customer service they directed me to my grade of a 96 no grade. She had me read it twice. But still did not give me a reason why it was a no-grade. I think she was trying to tell me that it was post mint and that somebody created the cud or die break. My question is are they ever wrong?

]]> Foreign coin identification https://forums.collectors.com/discussion/1122427/foreign-coin-identification Tue, 21 Apr 2026 20:40:49 +0000 Q & A Forum Mraskbal 1122427@/discussions Recently came across this coin and having trouble identifying it, I think it might be Korean, Vietnamese or Japanese? Just guessing, any help would be appreciated.

]]> 2000 sacagawea mint wrapped rolls https://forums.collectors.com/discussion/1122207/2000-sacagawea-mint-wrapped-rolls Mon, 13 Apr 2026 12:41:34 +0000 Q & A Forum fleaseyelash 1122207@/discussions Is there any value other than face for these

]]> Can anyone tell me about this? https://forums.collectors.com/discussion/1122529/can-anyone-tell-me-about-this Sat, 25 Apr 2026 21:33:21 +0000 Q & A Forum Stephh 1122529@/discussions

]]> us 10 cent damage? https://forums.collectors.com/discussion/1122336/us-10-cent-damage Sat, 18 Apr 2026 17:07:02 +0000 Q & A Forum BNick33 1122336@/discussions What happened to this dime, 1968-D. Did it get sandblasted?





]]> PM vs DM https://forums.collectors.com/discussion/1122397/pm-vs-dm Mon, 20 Apr 2026 20:19:01 +0000 Q & A Forum alaura22 1122397@/discussions I know how to PM someone, how do I DM someone?

]]> Cheerios https://forums.collectors.com/discussion/1115677/cheerios Thu, 31 Jul 2025 13:56:47 +0000 Q & A Forum pagel1rc 1115677@/discussions I currently have a Cheerios dollar and penny being graded. It’s in the encapsulation phase. I sent it in the original (never opened) sealed package. My wife found it several weeks ago in the back of a drawer whiled we were remodeling our kitchen. Probably there for 25 years. What should I be looking for when I get them back?

]]> How would you react to this request by an auctioneer? https://forums.collectors.com/discussion/1122151/how-would-you-react-to-this-request-by-an-auctioneer Fri, 10 Apr 2026 20:03:22 +0000 Q & A Forum YQQ 1122151@/discussions just wanted to bid on a few coins, applied for an account, and received this email below:
I did react... but kept my $.

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]]> Could I call this 1982 cent a S mint mark ? https://forums.collectors.com/discussion/1121868/could-i-call-this-1982-cent-a-s-mint-mark Sun, 29 Mar 2026 09:17:44 +0000 Q & A Forum emeraldATV 1121868@/discussions Just a simple question of how to describe a very important description on the what if factor..

tky

]]> PCGS new Submission center Issues https://forums.collectors.com/discussion/1121580/pcgs-new-submission-center-issues Sun, 15 Mar 2026 14:45:02 +0000 Q & A Forum Twohawks1 1121580@/discussions I have tried to do multiple online submissions over the last 90 plus days and after spending a lot of time doing this I have yet to be able to finalize and check out my submission. I have a 44-coin order currently in draft status. Any Idea what and why this keeps happening. I stopped using the online platform last year as I had to stay up until 3 AM for the sites traffic to slow down to finally print forms. This is really frustrating as last week I had to change to paper forms after have 405 coins on multiple orders fail after doing the work on the platform.

I really don't understand how this issue is still happening after over a year.

]]> PCGS Coin Facts https://forums.collectors.com/discussion/1121751/pcgs-coin-facts Mon, 23 Mar 2026 00:11:07 +0000 Q & A Forum CCGuy 1121751@/discussions Anybody having issues with coin facts app ? Today the format completely changed. I used to be able to get pop report and prices on one page. Now I can't seem to get by the advertisement for EBAY on first page. After several attempts and clicking through a few pages I finally got to a separate price page and it's completely different. It takes awhile to scroll down the page if you're looking for coin price that might be 20-30 years into series. Then I had to hunt to find a pop page and it had same format. Last time I tried I got a search page and it didn't work. Also had trouble with set registry app. Hope this isn't long term.

]]> PCGS Grading of the Presidential Medals https://forums.collectors.com/discussion/1119547/pcgs-grading-of-the-presidential-medals Thu, 01 Jan 2026 04:01:29 +0000 Q & A Forum TopekaGuy 1119547@/discussions Hello Collectors,

I am looking for data related to (mintage, value, population, etc.) for the presidential medals series, I have the entire set so far but cannot determine if there is any PCGS information on them. Not looking to sell or trade, just want to determine if there is PCGS data on them. Just cannot find them on PCGS!

List of medals - (all of these are 31.10 grams and 99.9% of that is Silver):
2018 Presidential Medal (James Abram Garfield)
2018 Presidential Medal (George Washington)
2018 Presidential Medal (John Adams)
2019 Presidential Medal (Thomas Jefferson)
2019 Presidential Medal (John Quincy Adams)
2019 Presidential Medal (James Madison)
2019 Presidential Medal (James Monroe)
2020 Medal - Peace and Friendship (Andrew Jackson Presidential)
2021 Medal - Peace and Friendship (John Tyler Presidential)
2021 Medal - Peace and Friendship (Martin Van Buren Presidential)
2021 Presidential Medal (William Henry Harrison)
2022 Medal - Peace and Friendship (James Knox Polk Presidential)
2022 Medal - Peace and Friendship (Millard Fillmore Presidential)
2022 Medal - Peace and Friendship (Zachary Taylor Presidential)
2022 Presidential Medal (Franklin Pierce)
2023 Medal - Peace and Friendship (Abraham Lincoln Presidential)
2023 Medal - Peace and Friendship (Andrew Johnson Presidential)
2023 Medal - Peace and Friendship (James Buchanan Presidential)
2023 Medal - Peace and Friendship (Ulysses S. Grant Presidential)
2024 Medal - Peace and Friendship (Chester A. Arthur Presidential)
2024 Medal - Peace and Friendship (Grover Cleveland Presidential)
2024 Medal - Peace and Friendship (Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential)
2025 Medal - Peace and Friendship (Benjamin Harrison Presidential)
2025 Medal - Peace and Friendship (Theodore Roosevelt Presidential)
2025 Medal - Peace and Friendship (William H Taft Presidential)
2025 Medal - Peace and Friendship (William McKinley Presidential)

]]> New collector – would appreciate opinions on these coins https://forums.collectors.com/discussion/1121631/new-collector-would-appreciate-opinions-on-these-coins Tue, 17 Mar 2026 11:01:00 +0000 Q & A Forum bb860812 1121631@/discussions Hi everyone,

I recently purchased four Chinese silver coins online, but I have not received them yet.
These photos are screenshots from the seller’s listing.

As I am still new to collecting, I would really appreciate it if you could help me share your opinions on their authenticity.

Thank you very much for your time and help.

]]> Die break https://forums.collectors.com/discussion/1120477/die-break Fri, 30 Jan 2026 03:40:01 +0000 Q & A Forum Valinda11 1120477@/discussions Would you consider the E on Liberty a die break in this 1984 D Lincoln? If so, would the pay off render having this graded?


I am fairly new to Numismatics so any connoisseurs in the business I would greatly appreciate your experience and advice
Thank you

]]> please help identifying this error https://forums.collectors.com/discussion/1121627/please-help-identifying-this-error Tue, 17 Mar 2026 08:53:57 +0000 Q & A Forum 1984worldcoins 1121627@/discussions Is this a partial collar error?

]]> Help with uploading profile picture https://forums.collectors.com/discussion/1121549/help-with-uploading-profile-picture Fri, 13 Mar 2026 23:24:52 +0000 Q & A Forum CCGuy 1121549@/discussions Any ideas on uploading profile pic on set registry ? I've tried different formats, different browsers, resized picture, cleared browsers and tried uploading with Wifi only or cellular data only or together. App permissions are correct. I've even contacted PCGS and sent picture I wanted uploaded to them and they couldn't upload it. They have sent it to IT department but warned it could be awhile before they could get to it. Cover photo loads with no problem.

]]> Worth grading? 1 other known FS-1943D-513(019.11) SE not SW https://forums.collectors.com/discussion/1121394/worth-grading-1-other-known-fs-1943d-513-019-11-se-not-sw Sat, 07 Mar 2026 04:49:08 +0000 Q & A Forum JennPug 1121394@/discussions

]]> Southern Ohio coin dealers who have ancients? https://forums.collectors.com/discussion/1120592/southern-ohio-coin-dealers-who-have-ancients Mon, 02 Feb 2026 20:33:24 +0000 Q & A Forum Noclad1000 1120592@/discussions Just looking for a a dealer in southern Ohio who has ancient coins for sale. Looking to just find a couple decent ones to add to my collection and my daughters. She's into them now.

]]> Counterfeit stamping of (V75) on 2020 quarters. https://forums.collectors.com/discussion/1120376/counterfeit-stamping-of-v75-on-2020-quarters Tue, 27 Jan 2026 19:59:29 +0000 Q & A Forum Lonniechappy 1120376@/discussions Hello,

I have been with the forum for a couple of years now and have a question someone might help with. Was there an issue of counterfeiting the stamping of (V75) on 2020 West Point quarters? I have a Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller park quarter with V75 stamped on it. From what I understand that this stamp should only appear on the 2020-W Saltwater Bay park quarter. I guess my question is, was counterfeiting an issue with these coins? Seams to be a waste of a nice West Point Coin! I sent the photos of the coin to an AI source that stated the coin was real, but the stamp should not be there. Please see attached photos.

Thanks,


]]> World coins population sort by date https://forums.collectors.com/discussion/1121213/world-coins-population-sort-by-date Fri, 27 Feb 2026 14:04:00 +0000 Q & A Forum Epara 1121213@/discussions Hey, is there a way some intern in PCGS would add a very simple sorting button by date in population detail?

Lets say I wanna see graded coins minted in 1720-1740 in Austria, I go to Austria Pop page https://pcgs.com/pop/detail/austria/1664/976 and then I have over 26 pages (with 100 results each) to look through without any way of sorting

Only thing you can do is click "show all" and then ctrl+f to search date by date, which is so needlessly complicated. Default sort is by PCGS# which is pretty meaningless for almost everyone, having a simple sort button on top of the page by date (hell imagine even with denom) would be incredibly helpful

]]> Mint Error Verification https://forums.collectors.com/discussion/1121167/mint-error-verification Wed, 25 Feb 2026 01:14:30 +0000 Q & A Forum WGH1951 1121167@/discussions I have been collecting coins for over 50 years but I am still a novice. I had been collecting older U.S. coins but recently started looking at newer coins. Up until recently, I did not consider coins with mint errors although I do have a few. I recently came across a 1995 Kennedy half dollar that has circles on the front of the coin a little smaller that the diameter of the coin. They are perfectly round and exactly centered on it. I am looking for verification as to if they are a mint error or something else. I have attached a photo of it.

]]> I came across a 1934 Lincoln Cent with 90% reverse damage and I'm looking for your helpful thoughts https://forums.collectors.com/discussion/1120891/i-came-across-a-1934-lincoln-cent-with-90-reverse-damage-and-im-looking-for-your-helpful-thoughts Sat, 14 Feb 2026 04:06:10 +0000 Q & A Forum emeraldATV 1120891@/discussions I see doubling, within a rubbing effect on the reverse leaving the obverse somewhat intact.
I haven't weighed it yet, thinking the copper displacement may show the coin being on the lite side.
But I will asap.
I've only had it for appox. 2 weeks.
Wrong planchet ?
Die problems ?
Are there others ?

.

]]> 1926 Buffalo Nickel Broadstruck with Rockwell Testmarks https://forums.collectors.com/discussion/1120947/1926-buffalo-nickel-broadstruck-with-rockwell-testmarks Mon, 16 Feb 2026 05:43:06 +0000 Q & A Forum SeanGon 1120947@/discussions
I a


I am thinking that these 2 marks might just be Rockwell test marks that happened to a planchet "pre strike". I know its a long shot and if so it would be a beyond crazy rare find. I've done a lot of research on the Rockwell Testmarks and everything is lining up fact wise that explains the coins life from start to finish as to how the coin became to look the way it looks. If the
1.There are two different depths within each of indentation marks. Yes they are 1/32" and 1/16" in depth. *
2. Due to the Rockwell testmarks happening pre strike, The obverse's features (The Feathers or jaw line and throat) will have stretched out the original circular test marks once the coin was struck making them slightly oblong and not circular.
3. If this is true then Inside each of the (test marks/indentations) you should be able to see the coins design features i.e. The feathers or the jawline or throat and they are raised (which these are)
4. The coin as a whole besides the test marks, appears to be elliptical and broadstruck. On the reverse it looks like it was possibly struck through cloth? * So with a coin like mine that looks like has been broadstuck and has went through a pressure strike adjustment of some sort as well as other errors (possible struck through grease or cloth on reverse) and It appears elliptical as well. So I am curious as to your thoughts before I send it off to Mr. James Wiley In Texas if you think that that's what has happened here?

]]> Need input https://forums.collectors.com/discussion/1120984/need-input Tue, 17 Feb 2026 21:24:29 +0000 Q & A Forum Torgygirls1 1120984@/discussions Have this is it the right 2 and worth appraising?

]]> Reagan Legacy Series Gold double eagles https://forums.collectors.com/discussion/1081301/reagan-legacy-series-gold-double-eagles Sat, 10 Sep 2022 01:28:43 +0000 Q & A Forum mopareandbcollector 1081301@/discussions Can anyone tell me where I can find a accurate price listing for the Reagan Legacy Series?

]]> 979 Dollar Coins https://forums.collectors.com/discussion/1121058/979-dollar-coins Fri, 20 Feb 2026 04:13:07 +0000 Q & A Forum Cryogenic 1121058@/discussions Any extra value? TIA

]]> Fingerprinting Coins https://forums.collectors.com/discussion/1121104/fingerprinting-coins Sun, 22 Feb 2026 11:28:51 +0000 Q & A Forum gashmios 1121104@/discussions Is it possible to fingerprint a coin so that it can be recognized by Artificial Intelligence pattern recognition without needing a slab with a barcoded ID Number? We are routinely using AI facial recognition for passport control, and bio-metrics on our cellphones for security.

Yesterday I upload this coin to google AI

And it identified it correctly as a New Zealand Florin, which, considering the size of the Common Wealth, I thought was amazing and it took me by surprise. It knew some of it by design subtleties, but it depended on overall non-design qualities, like letter spacing, it nail it as a Florin and within 2 years.

]]> Newbie Here, Question Regarding 1940's & 50's Half Dollars https://forums.collectors.com/discussion/1120521/newbie-here-question-regarding-1940s-50s-half-dollars Sat, 31 Jan 2026 12:50:08 +0000 Q & A Forum Bellucciman 1120521@/discussions I have been looking for information regarding the above mentioned half dollars and I don't know where to begin!! LOL
I have two rolls (of many) of half dollars that have been passed down to me from my deceased father. He worked for the Bank of NY in the 1960's up until his death in 1972. As a kid I always looked at the rolled coins but never opened them, I was told they were 1964 Kennedy half dollars.

Well, 50 years later I was given two of ten rolls of these coins and I finally took the plunge to see them. To my surprise the coins that I have are not 1964 Kennedy, but Franklin and Walking Liberty (I think). Please see the below examples:

I haven't fully opened both rolls but I'm pretty sure that these coins are from the 1940's & 50's and all circulated. I'm pretty sure that my father was a bit of a collector. Is it worth it for me to take them to a gallery to see what they are worth or to a refinery for the silver content? I'm seeing that they are about 90% silver. Any advice is greatly appreciated!
Regards,
Mike

]]> Do we still have Coin Presses? https://forums.collectors.com/discussion/1120878/do-we-still-have-coin-presses Fri, 13 Feb 2026 19:20:04 +0000 Q & A Forum gashmios 1120878@/discussions A coining press is a manually operated machine that mints coins from planchets. After centuries it was replaced by more modern machines.

Presses came in multiple shapes and with different accessories (to collect the coins, etc.) They were made of cast iron. The basic elements are:[1][2][3]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coining_press

]]> 2009 D Presidency Penny Satin Finish? https://forums.collectors.com/discussion/1121066/2009-d-presidency-penny-satin-finish Fri, 20 Feb 2026 17:30:46 +0000 Q & A Forum SeanGon 1121066@/discussions

2 questions
1.Are any of these by chance a Satin Finish Strike or all just a regular Business Strike?
2.Can a Satin Finish (SMS) Strike loose its Satin Finish? If so is there any tell tail marks one could look for other than heavy die polishing marks

]]> What does "mute" do? https://forums.collectors.com/discussion/1121061/what-does-mute-do Fri, 20 Feb 2026 13:52:09 +0000 Q & A Forum cinque1543 1121061@/discussions Not really a coin topic, but ....

To the right side of each thread, there is a small gear wheel. When I click on the wheel, I notice there is a "mute" option. So I muted a thread just to see what it does. But the thread still appears in the thread list, and notifications of new posts within the thread still appear. So what exactly does "mute" do?

BTW, I would ask a forum moderator this question, but I don't know how to contact a moderator.

]]> Forum glitch? https://forums.collectors.com/discussion/1120876/forum-glitch Fri, 13 Feb 2026 17:24:10 +0000 Q & A Forum may 1120876@/discussions Everything is huge for me, it was fine last night. Not sure whats going on.

]]> I have a 2003P Alabama quarter looks silver. Any one make commemorative silver? https://forums.collectors.com/discussion/1120599/i-have-a-2003p-alabama-quarter-looks-silver-any-one-make-commemorative-silver Mon, 02 Feb 2026 23:11:27 +0000 Q & A Forum Keycon 1120599@/discussions

]]> Can the Kruase Standard Catalog be wrong? https://forums.collectors.com/discussion/1120628/can-the-kruase-standard-catalog-be-wrong Wed, 04 Feb 2026 07:16:51 +0000 Q & A Forum gashmios 1120628@/discussions Can Krause be wrong? I can't find official weights on the Perth Mint website for the 2008 Tuvalu KM-76 Blue Ring Octopus is listed as weighing 37.108 g which would be about 6 grams of paint since the coins is 31.1 grams of silver.

Here is the catch though. I brought one and it weighs 31.22 g.

Now similar coins from the same series, like the 2009 Tuvalu Saltwater Croc KM-87 weighs, according to Krause 31.105 Grams

That makes me think the number for the Blue Ring might be a editing error.

]]> What is this? https://forums.collectors.com/discussion/1120488/what-is-this Fri, 30 Jan 2026 14:44:14 +0000 Q & A Forum mtbikerj 1120488@/discussions I'm trying to learn how to recognize different types of minting errors. What is this? It's an ugly 1953 penny but I'm curious what's under the 5 there? Nothing else on it looks out of the ordinary. Is it just a weird die chip? Can't seem to find anything similar online.

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