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Re: Help!! 1866 10 Franc coin
It should definitely not have stars below the portrait (those should be privy marks) and it should also definitely have a nice clear mintmark under the wreath on the obverse - "A" and "… (View Post)1 -
Re: How are the sizes of coins determined?
US silver (or at least formerly-silver) denominations - specifically the quarter, half, and silver dollar - are all essentially based on the measurements of the Spanish 2, 4 and 8 reales coins. Which… (View Post)1 -
Re: Ancient?? Any help?
It is indeed ancient. Specifically, a Late Roman Bronze of emperor Constantine II. Reverse GLORIA EXERCITVS (Glory of the Army), two soldiers with spears, legionary banner between. Mintmark illegible… (View Post)3 -
Re: No More Pennies?
Evidence from other countries which have recently abolished their lower denominations of coins: no, it does not cause an immediate surge in value for "rarities". There might be a short-term… (View Post)1 -
Re: 19.. SOMETHING Wheat Cent
I think it's an extreme dryer coin. The coin is overall pounded flat (much like you'd see in a coin put through a gemstone polisher) with the coin's rim spooned out then folded back over across the c… (View Post)3