Just Bob

Not an error. Just a stamp that someone applied after it entered circulation.

On 3/26/2024 at 3:37 AM, VasquezJ said:

There’s no regular circulated Buffalo with a square sharp rim like that only Proof Buffalos. 

You are correct that most of these business strike nickels have a thin, sharp or somewhat rounded rim when they are uncirculated, but, if you look at nickels (or pictures of nickels) that are very worn, like your coin, you will find that many of them have rims that have been worn flat and have a square appearance the same as your coin. If you submit this coin to NGC for authenticating as something special, it is going to be another expensive lesson (hopefully) learned. 

On 3/22/2024 at 9:35 AM, Mustacheman said:

 

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what I meant by pooling of die is that you see how the point toward the end of the A is rounded? That is what I mean. It isn't pointed like the rest, hence my observation. 

(I couldn't figure out how to get rid of the two crying emojis when quoting your previous post, so that is why they are still there.)

I see what you are talking about with the right leg of the "A." That is likely the result of either die erosion - something that we might be able to determine if we had a clear picture of the entire reverse - or a tiny die chip. Either could cause the misshapen end of the letter. 

OP, would you please explain what you mean by "pooling of die?"

Your coin is definitely not a "close AM," by the way. The gap between the letters is too wide, and the position of the designer's initials and shape of the "G" are unmistakable indicators of a "wide AM" variety.

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On 3/13/2024 at 4:03 PM, VKurtB said:

 “high and tight” 

That was my hairstyle when I was a kid. With a pompadour in front. Of course, that was when I had enough hair for a pompadour. (Not my picture. Just one I grabbed from the web.)

Unless your goal is to participate in the NGC registry, or you plan to sell, and think the value might be enhanced by having them graded, my suggestion would be to enjoy your coins "raw." I have a fair-sized collection myself, and the only certified coins that I own that are coins that were encapsulated when I bought them. I have never actually sent a coin in to be graded, and there are others on this forum like me.

As you probably know, these coins were minted on planchets that were made of zinc- coated steel. Zinc and steel both oxidize in an unsightly manner, especially after having been in circulation. Many thousands of these coins were stripped of their zinc coating and replated by aftermarketers to make them appear shiny. Their feeling was that this would make the coins easier to sell to the general public. They were often sold in three coins sets, one from each mint. They were often found in souvenir shops and mail order catalogs. The reprocessing of these coins removes any numismatic value they may have. That's why you were told your coin is only worth face value. Your coin was likely plated several years before the elderly woman obtained it.

There is an easy way to tell if your coin has been plated. Look at the edge. If it's smooth like the surface of the coin, it has been plated. if there is a dull look too it, it's original, but has obviously been polished. Either way, its numismatic value has been removed. It's only worth one cent.

It might not be a bad idea to do a bit of research on these before you reject advice from knowledgeable collectors.

Nice coin 

Well done! Here is a banana dance, just for you 

I love it when one of our members finds a true rarity.

If this is the medal designed by Anthony Paquet, his initials (or on some, just a single "P") should be on the bottom of the bust, next to his ponytail. Good job with the identification. 

I like Coinbuf's suggestion of trying to sell it as-is. I would list it with all of the variety designations - Musante GW-448, Baker-223A, Julian PR-29 -and let someone else have the trouble and expense of getting it graded.

Here is a link to past auction prices, just to give you an idea of what others have sold for in the past. Keep in mind that these were all authenticated and graded by either PCGS or NGC:

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Looks like a labeling error - what NGC calls a "mechanical error." They should correct it for free, but you might have to pay for shipping. I would contact customer service and see what they will do to straighten this out. Your coin definitely looks like a Juan I. 

Nice piece, by the way.

This is going to be a very expensive lesson. I honestly feel bad for you. Everyone wants to find that once-in-a-lifetime coin, but this , unfortunately, is not one.

It's the ghost of Robert E. Lee.

Acetone will make that mule go away.

It does seem to match FS-801.

Heritage sold a PCGS AU50 on 10/20/ 2020 for $528. I couldn't find a like-graded regular example from around that time to make a comparison.

On 3/5/2024 at 2:12 PM, VasquezJ said:

Man the photo ain’t even close to looking like nothing real but like I said before I’m 💯positive it’s the coin I’m saying and I wish I had the results already because when I do I think it’s gonna get really quiet around here after that but only just a matter of time. 

I don't know why people automatically assume that all of the members here get jealous when someone makes a new discovery. Go back and read the archived posts, and you will see that any time someone discovers something new or rare, the responses are always congratulatory and encouraging. We genuinely like it when someone finds something exciting or valuable in the wild, and if your coin were to be a rare find, we would all rejoice with you.

Unfortunately, this will not be the case here. As stated above, the mint never made a bronze coated cent in 1943, and bronze does not stick to a magnet. You will be disappointed, I am sure, by the results of your submission. Let it be a learning experience for you.

Way to go! Contrary what some newbies think when we tell them that the coins they think are errors or varieties are simply normal or damaged, most of us on this forum are delighted when someone actually finds something special in the wild. Congratulations!

Here is a happy dance for you. 

The mint mark on the St Gaudens medal is the mark for the Bayerisches Munzkontor mint in Germany. The medal is part of a "History of Gold" series that they produced. 

Welcome to the forum.

On 2/28/2024 at 7:26 AM, JKK said:

I'd keep it sealed and sell it to someone willing to pay a premium to waste their time on it.

Exactly what I was thinking.

Looking forward to seeing the results of your submission.

On 2/26/2024 at 11:06 AM, zadok said:

...proponent should first get a generally accepted definition of what is considered Uncirculated ...

I think you just made his point. There no longer is a generally accepted definition of what is considered Uncirculated.

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