Just Bob

Welcome to the forum. The Collection Manager is on the Collector's Society website, under the heading "My Collection." CLICK HERE Thanks to NGC admin Maribeth, I just learned yesterday that there is a link from this NGC website. Going to the NGC homepage, clicking Resources - NGC Registry - Browse Custom Sets - will take you to the old registry on the Collector's Society page, and "My Collection" is in a little bar near the top. I don't participate in the registry on either site, so I can't offer opinions on the merits of NGC vs PCGS, or the old NGC registry vs the new version.

Thank you, Maribeth.

Most any description of Kennedy halves lists the composition of those minted from 1965 - 1970 as "40% Silver, 60% Copper." While this is technically true, it does not tell the whole story. They are actually minted from a "silver-clad sandwich," consisting of outer layers of .800 Silver and .200 Copper, bonded to a core of .209 Silver and .791 Copper. This works out to the 60/40 ratio that all the information sources have listed. It also means that they look like they contain more silver than they actually do, since the surface that you see is 80% silver. As Wood said, the edges will often show faint layers of the cladding, but it may sometimes be hard to see. This does not mean that it is impossible to have a wrong-planchet error, where the coin was struck on a leftover 1964 90% silver planchet - I think there has been one or more of these actually discovered - but, the odds are very slim, and you should assume your coin is normal until proven otherwise.

Nice to see that others know of the Hartzog site. The exonumia community lost a friend and major player when Rich passed away. Although the earlier posted "K.Cook" counterstamp was not on the list, this "PITTSB" counterstamp is. Unfortunately, if the coin is not listed in Rulau, you may have to consult Greg Brunk's book "Merchant and Privately Countermarked Coins" for further information. It isn't cheap, though. The last time I saw a copy for sale, it was priced at over $700.

The only thing that I found specifically for GSA holders is a Guardhouse brand wooden box made to hold 10 slabs. Wizard is currently out of stock. I also checked the Guardhouse website, but I could not find the box there. This may mean it is no longer sold by them, but you could contact them to be sure. Link to Wizard here. Guardhouse homepage here

In this scenario, I think it is reasonable to expect the dealer not to lie.

I can recall seeing comments such as "CAC declined to sticker this coin," or similar, in the descriptions of coins on your website, when you were selling. I always thought that was admirable.

For the 1999 coins, the "Close AM" is the common one. It is the "Wide AM" that is scarce. So far, it is only known on Philadelphia minted coins. See this link HERE (Scroll down to the bottom of the page)

On the bust half - Star 7 touches the cap, Reverse ribbon ends under the point of the "M," right inside serif on the bases of the "A"s are missing. That is Obverse die 9, paired with Reverse die H - Overton-109. For the half dime: Star 7 is close to the headband, and points to the top of the headband, Star 8 close to the cap; Reverse has extra "serif" between "C" and "A," "I" in "PLURIBUS" between the "A" and "T." Looks like obverse die 1 and Reverse die F. That is Logan-McCloskey-2.

You did? Where did you tell us that? Certainly not here in this thread. Go back and look at what you typed above. You never said anything about what you posted first or second. If you could post a link to the other coins that look like yours, that have sold on Heritage, Great Collections, or another legitimate site, I would be happy to look at them.

The date of the coin in the picture has been obscured, so I am guessing that it is a stock photo. If that is the case, none of us can really offer anything substantial at this point, since the coin you receive may look nothing like the picture. The best we can do is speculate, based on past experience. (Which, based on some of the replies, has not been that good for some members.) Once you get the coin in hand, we (and you) will be able to judge more precisely whether or not you got a good deal. If it turns out to be a decent, uncleaned, MS coin, then the price is not too bad, in my opinion. If it is circulated or damaged in some way.... well, let's just wait and see. One thing to remember: It isn't always about, "Can I buy this coin cheaper somewhere else?" Sometimes what matters is whether or not you like the coin, and whether it fits your collection. Hoping for a good report when it comes in.

I there a link on the NGC home page, or elsewhere on the site, to collectors-society.com, or to the collection manager? I was looking for one yesterday, and did not see it. Obviously, I can type the address in myself, but I was just trying to save a little time.

Maybe Mark Feld will see this and show it to his co-workers. He may not be the error expert, but I bet he works closely with him/her. Edit: I sent him a message, in case he wants to comment on this thread.

Mr. Burdette wrote The Definitive book on Peace dollars. I fail to see how he is under any "obligation" to post a video on the subject, especially on a website that is known for misleading and sensationalist videos.

I would be happy to send a Mississippi example to add to your collection, if you want one. Just PM your address.

Average weight of a Morgan dollar is 26.73 grams, which translates to .85938946 troy ounces. ..85938946 x .9= .7734 troy ounces of silver. At $28 per oz, that is $21.66. CLick here for NGC's handy price chart Post some clear close-ups when you get it in hand.

The fact that you don't see the copper core does not mean it can't be damage. And, the fact that the rims show the same damage tells me that the pits were not there before the coins was struck, meaning that they occurred after the coin was minted. There is displacement of metal, and there are remnants of the lettering and design in some of the damaged areas. This, to me, is consistent with a damaged coin, not a lamination error or other planchet flaw. You posted your coin with a request for opinions. You got opinions. You then replied that if people did not agree with your opinion, they should not have answered. All we can do is answer honestly. If you don't like or agree with our opinions, you are free to ignore them, and do what you wish with your coin. Good luck.

Or, possibly the person offering does not have much experience with error coins. Yours is damaged, as others have said. Spend it wisely.

Looks like you have been a member here for quite a while. I believe I recognize the name from ATS. Welcome to the forum.

Apparently, the OP decided this was not worth pursuing further. Shame. I was looking forward to seeing the pictures.

In the proposal to make a billon two cent piece, were suggested dimensions and weight ever given?

In Hoghead's thread on tax tokens (Link Here), Cladking mentioned tokens that were issued as change for food stamp purchases. I though I would post a few of the ones that I have. As you can see, while the same reverse design was used on all of the examples - with only the denomination being different - the obverse designs varied quite a bit. Some stores used only their name, while others included the city name, their address, or even a logo. The purpose of the tokens was to prevent change received from food stamp transactions from being used for non-acceptable purchases (alcohol, tobacco, pet food, etc.), by replacing the change from a purchase with a token that could also only be used for approved items. The tokens were color coded, to make it easier for persons who could not read, or persons who were not fluent in English.

When I was researching that token, I ran across a picture of the actual siding for which the town was named. It was just a picture of some railroad tracks side-by-side, with no buildings remaining, so I didn't bother to post it. As for the token being unique: I appreciate the thought, and it may actually be one of only one or two known at the moment, but I have learned that it only takes one discovery of a small hoard to turn a rare token into a common one. I have had that happen on more than one occasion. Several tokens that I bought years ago, which were listed as rarity 9 or 10, and which I paid up for, are now considered common. I remember one in particular that was listed as unique. Then another example of it came up for auction. Then another, and another, then several more followed, until everyone who wanted one had bought one. Now, if one comes up for sale on Ebay or elsewhere, it usually remains unsold. What happened was that someone was digging in an old privy site, and found a bunch that had been dumped in there many years ago, after they had ceased being used. The finder was smart enough to offer them for sale one at a time, instead of dumping them on the market all at once, and was able to get good money for the first few that sold.

Are you saying that this peace dollar is legal tender, and can be used lawfully in a transaction, or taken to the bank to be exchanged for paper money or coin, or to be deposited - the same as if it were a presidential dollar with post mint damage?