Just Bob

Thank you for confirming what I and a few others have been saying for years. I just wish that we could convince others on this website who insist on pointing out every wrong detail that they can find on the numerous fakes that we see here. They apparently don't believe (and some have stated it outright) that the counterfeiters read these forums. What they don't seem to understand is that I believe it isn't just some Chinese guy with a basement coin press who is watching the boards; it is the American sellers who are constantly trying to have the products improved so they can fool even the experts. Those fake coppers that Charmy posted which fooled the graders and finalizers and made it into PCGS and NGC slabs should have every one of us worried. Not more than 45 minutes ago, I looked up the cert number on a PCGS MS64 Morgan that my grandson was looking at to buy. It was a fake, in a fake PCGS Gold Shield slab, and a very convincing one.

I disagree. I think this is a great group of coins. Thanks for posting them.

This token has nothing to do with slavery as an institution. It is given to a server in a restaurant instead of cash due to the belief of some people that working for tips is a form of slavery.

Welcome to the forum. What errors did the serious coin collector say that you had on your coins?

The fact that the designer's initials are very faint leads me to believe it is over polishing.

In 1917, Lucius O. Crosby and Lamont Rowlands bought the property of R.J Williams, which consisted of a sawmill and mercantile. The store became the C&R Mercantile, and in 1924, the name was changed to The C&R Stores. The main location was in Picayune, Mississippi, and at various times, there were branch locations in 11 different towns, including Blodgett, two tokens of which are shown below. Tokens for this branch were issued in denominations of 10 cents, 25 cents, and one dollar, with two different varieties known for the dollar denomination. All types are listed as R9 (2 to 3 known) in the MS token book.

They aren't on my phone, but they are on my laptop. (By the way, you have a star, and your title is "Proficient.") Not crazy about the graphics, but the titles are fine. I like them much better than the "titles" that were on here years ago. Some of those were just plain silly.

May I intrude here to ask a question? The link above provided by the OP shows only one of these coins graded by NGC, and it graded PF69. The coin pictured is graded Gem Proof UC. Is this the same coin? Is "Gem Proof" counted in the census as a 69?

After a very quick search, the oldest coin I found was a 1723 Woods Hibernia 1/2 P in MS 64RD. There are three shown in that grade. I may have missed an earlier one, but I don't think so. Edited to add: I would not be at all surprised if one of the three coins graded MS64 RD at NGC turned out to be the same one graded at PCGS. Crossovers seem to be the norm these days.

I wonder if the rest of the coins in the bag are also counterfeit.

That appears to be die erosion doubling, not a doubled die

Well done!

Not all fakes look like the one you posted. I agree with Rash. I think the chopmarked piece posted above is a fake.

1943 cents are made of steeI, with a very thin layer of zinc on each side. Zinc corrodes, and steel rusts, so, in the past, it was a very common practice for sellers to replate them with zinc, making them shinier and prettier for sale to collectors. I have a feeling that is what you have, and any anomalies are the result of the plating, or perhaps corrosion forming under the plating. Take a look at the edge of your coin. If it looks relatively smooth and uniform, your coin has been replated.

I don't know about the "intelligent" part, but I definitely fall under the "old Kat" category. Nice to see you posting on here again.

Welcome to the forum.

Welcome to the forum. Someone abrasively cleaned this coin, ruining its numismatic value. It would not be worth the cost of having it graded.

She's a looker!

I don't own a credit card. I use debit cards or checks for business and online purchasing. Everything else I buy using cash, and I usually pay with exact change. I try to make sure I have at a minimum 3 quarters, two dimes, one nickel, and four cents in my pocket at all times so I can give the teller the exact amount of the purchase. It's an "old man" thing, I guess.

Obviously, every coin is different, and every collector's taste is different. Additionally, as you said, grading is subjective. But, as a general rule, the higher the number, the fewer distracting marks there are in the prime focal areas. On a Morgan obverse, this would be the cheek and the fields in front of and behind Liberty's Head. Therefore, a 65 will usually have more eye appeal than a 63. If I were looking for an attractive Morgan with a nice looking obverse, I would try to find something like a mark-free 1881-s in MS65 or MS66, preferably with some attractive toning around the perimeter.

One of the markers for that variety is a raised dot under the first "U" in "PLURIBUS." The OP's coin appears to have this dot. Looks like a late die stage RPM-006/FS-502.

Welcome to the forum. Great first post, and great collection!

Just to be clear, I gave your post a "like" because I appreciate you posting to my thread. Being Mississippi born and raised, there is no way I could like the message of the token. However, we have already had a discussion about political tokens and whether or not they should be permitted. It is my thread, and they are most certainly welcome, regardless of whether or not I or anyone else agrees with the subject matter or message. Again, thanks for participating.