Just Bob

I would like to know what this dealer saw to determine this coin was counterfeit.

I just sit and shake my head in amazement every time you post a new batch. Welcome back, Big Guy!

I wonder what would happen if you went on the PCGS site and suggested a member join NGC. Bad form, dude.

They are copper. The market would probably consist of members of the Society of Creative Anachronism or other fair goers who are trying to put together a complete set. They are said to have been struck at the University of St. Hildegard fair to be used as currency. Here is the Token Catalog link Click here NGC has a few styles listed in the world coin price guide (not this particular one, though) Click here Numista has a few, too, listed as US tokens Click here

You sure that wasn't from eating Cheetos?

My latest acquisitions have not been coins, but books. These arrived today. These books are not about coins. They list articles and books about coins, with author, publisher, issue of magazine, etc. Specialized resources for sure, and probably not something I will use often, but they hopefully will come in handy when I am looking for sources of information on a particular subject.

Welcome to the forum. I am curious to know what you think (or have been led to believe) that these coins might be worth, and why. These are quite common, and, as Coinbuf said, not even worth the cost of shipping unless in very high grades. There is a lot more to a coin's value than age and "shininess." And, if you are getting your information off youtube, I suggest you stop trying to buy or sell until you have gotten all of that nonsense out of your head, and picked up some truth, either from books like the Redbook, (A Guide Book of United States Coins, by R.S Yeoman) or other sources of legitimate coin info. In addition, we are happy to help you learn, if you are willing. Edit: I forgot about the 1970s small date. If you have one of those in really good shape, you might could get 10 bucks for it.

Welcome to the forum. You may want to try setting your phone on something stable and using the timer. That could help with any blurriness that might be caused by movement. Even your heartbeat can cause a slight tremor. The cropping was a good idea, though.

I suggest staying away from youtube when looking for advice on coins. Most of the videos posted on there are full of half-truths and lies. They are only designed to get views.

Unfortunately, it is a fake. It appears to have been cast in a mold. Or, if it was made in Britain, it was cast in a mould.

Yes, I do.

Bobby is right. The first place I looked to see if it really was a cud was on the lower reverse, opposite the cud. And, there it was: a weak "CENT.". OP, please don't give this coin some cutsie name, like "LOAF OF BREAD ON LINCOLN'S HEAD, " or "CLUB-HEAD CENT."

Welcome to the forum. All three coins shown are large date examples.

I may have misunderstood the question. If you are asking why the Mint did not include the silver coins with the clad, then my (somewhat cynical) response would be that they thought they could make more money by requiring the collector to purchase two different sets in order to have an example of every business strike coin. If you are asking why NGC has different sets, I assume it is to enable collectors to participate in the Registry who do not want to have to buy both sets.

Sure. They are all over 50 years old, and a part of history. Some future Young Numismatist in your family would love to have them.

There was a three-coin silver mint set issued, as well as a silver proof set.

Looks like it may have been in the ground for a while.

It appears that you have stumbled on a source for counterfeit coins. You should buy your coins elsewhere.

Yours is a fake - probably of recent Chinese manufacture. They are available for $1.68 US plus shipping. That is sad, too. I hate that the Chinese have started faking Conder tokens. Those people have absolutely no scruples. They do not care how their actions affect other people, as long as they get what they want. That is what happens when you have an entire race or country of people with no moral compass. It is quickly spreading across America, as well. That is even sadder.

Well done!

Can you show a clear picture of the edge, please?

I don't think it is a good idea to use this forum for your spam. That is why I reported your post.

Post-mint damage