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The alloy is 95% copper and 5% zinc. Both react with almost any common acid, even acetic acid in vinegar. The OP's coin treated with acid and contrary to the claim "it has no apparent deterioration" when placed next to a normal cent the damage is obvious. If reported correctly, whoever this "area expert at a Virginia Beach coin show was," he/she was clearly either trying to humiliate the OP or was barely bright enough to inhale and exhale. Revision -- the person named by the OP is reported as the Virginia CONECA representative. Given this, it is possible the OP misunderstood what he was told. It is very difficult to imagine this person believing the OPs coin might be an "off metal" piece.

Did they turn in the holders or before you sent them off. Toning; PVC; crud; "milk" spots; 1804 dollars -- they turned into different grade in the holders, too.

Yep...and their illustration clearly shows the coin.....nothing about "coin not included." Courts have upheld false advertising claims in the past....

Thanks for the kind thoughts! I don't really have a coin collection....It's all research files both paper and digital. nothing was affected It was a small A/C drain pipe in the basement unit that clogged. The water, although a fairly small amount ruined all the carpeting paint and part of the drywall, plus some framing at the walkout door. Fortunately insurance covered all except the deductible.

If I buy 10,000 spiral Guide Books at $17.95 I have spent $179,500. I will, if the ad is as it seems, receive 10,000 American Silver Eagles and 10,000 2x3 “frosty cases” (whatever they are…), and 10,000 Guide Books. Silver is $24.33 today and ASEs are bought by the bullion companies at about $29.00 each. If I sold my 10,000 ASEs for $29.00 each I would have $290,000 or a profit of about $110,500. Plus I could easily sell off the Guide Books for $8 each to resellers (that’s below Whitman’s wholesale) for an additional $80,000 profit. The frosty cases would bring maybe 25-cents each or about $2,500. Thus, my total profit would be $110,500 + 80,000 + 2,500 = $193,000. Not bad for 10 minutes on the phone.

This Whitman ad was received today. If I buy a book do I also receive the 2022 ASE, or just a 2x3-inch "frosty case?" (Can I trade an empty "frosty case" for a real "Frosty" at Wendy's fast food?)

The US Mint documents do not seem to treat them as normal coins...or have I missed something?

I use old catalogs for research -- but I use digital versions.

That's what the books are for. Even nicer when you can pick then out of a crabby dealer's stock, too!

GBrad: Did you get flooding from the recent rains? That's got to be one of the worst things to have happen. Had drain line overflow in my basement and the repair was over $25k. (The can of 10W40 did not help.)

Several posts have appeared wondering for the 2021 0.999 silver dollars are part of the regular Morgan and Peace dollar series. While each collector has to decide that based on his/her own collecting strategy, and enjoyment, here are my thoughts. All of the US coin we collect were accounted for as normal coinage - this includes proofs, which were included in normal production quantities. The only "coin-like" items excluded are patterns and related novodels, experimental pieces and other Mint personal property. The question, then, is: "Are the 2021 fine silver dollars included in normal coinage totals for the year?" If "Yes," then they are part of the series, merely in a different alloy. (This is analogous to 1964 vs 1965 quarters, etc. where there was a change in alloy.) If "No," then they are not part of the series regardless of design or denomination name. (This is analogous to 3-cent silver vs 3-cent CuNi coins.) What do others think?

Resembles some of the die strengthening I noticed on a lot of 1936-42 proofs. Hardly seems worthwhile to take the time for a 1974-D cent die.

Unfortunately, I only found one "dolia" in my christmas stocking, and not a pareidolia. But that was better then the can of 10W30 I got last year.

The last edition was widely used in metal detecting.....The big spiral binding was great for diggin' up beer can tabs, dental retainers, etc. Or so I am told by the "internet."

It appears that Whitman accidentally got hold of some misprinted Chinese calendars. According to that, the CPG Vol II will be out in the 13th month of the Year of the Raccoon.

Neither 1939 rev 38 or rev 39 is really "rare." Rev 38 is just more difficult to find in circulation. Neither are worth paying for authentication.

The ending bid should be closer to $0.02....the decimal must have slipped. BTW -- you folks in KY and TN stay safe -- snow, flooding and other stuff coming your way.

The farthings posted so far are VF-EF ordinary pieces pulled from circulation. They also have numerous nicks and circulation damage -- they would be nice in a Whitman album, as Fentucky Mike notes.

One of the worst fakes I've ever seen.... When something like this shows up, try going to in internet and looking for photos of the same date and denomination coin for comparison.

I have both #1 and #2. William Eckberg's book is the better written, but is not intended as deep dive into die varieties.

Here are a couple of typical medals by Heidi. Notice the texture and relief of the people and animals. (The top two are dollar-size; the bottom one is 76.2 mm) They are alive with motion and character - not the vapid product of a hack. (I own a Raven Steals the Sun medal in silver - even more engaging in-hand.)

The sculpting on those first couple is really childish -- 5th grader stuff. He clearly cannot handle the human form or other living things. That is difficult to do and it takes legitimate talent and skill to sculpt. As for design, they resemble "potty dollars" and not meaningful designs -- of course, William Barber's Trade dollar and Sully's seated Liberty are the U.S. prototypes. You can also see the designer's ineptitude in his addition of state boundaries to the hemisphere at lower left of the 2nd medal. The Denver Mint entrance with bars is more within his limited capabilities. If members want to see the work of a professional artist - especially in handling the human form - look up Heidi Wastweet on-line. (Former CCAC member.)

Only in the word "damaged."

A nice EF, but not a slab candidate. Too bad the "S" fell off....

I can send you a couple of shrimp, if you want....They might be a little "sea sick" by now, however.