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Possible 1820 JR-7 bust dime cud
I have collected capped bust dimes for awhile, and have seen many pictures of cuds on these coins. This evening I came across photos of an 1820 JR-7 bust dime with what I believe may be an obverse cu… (View Post)1 -
Re: Post your lowest mintage US coin.
The 1997-P matte proof nickel is my lowest mintage coin (25,000), but since its survival rate is probably ~99%, it is far from my scarcest coin. (View Post)12 -
Re: Numismatic March Madness GIVEAWAY and Tournament!
I think the Saint Gaudens $20 will win it all. (View Post)2 -
Re: I have lost a little of my passion....
I liken the coin collecting bug to the shingles virus- it may go dormant at times, but once you catch it, it is always within you ready to make a reappearance when you least expect it. Fortunately th… (View Post)6 -
Re: Capped Bust contrast black field “white” stars and devices, HOW & WHY?
I don’t think there’s any way to know for certain, but I have a couple of ideas about how the “circulated cameo” appearance may occur. One probable way this could occur is if the coin was put aside f… (View Post)1
