Mr.Bill347

Staple flattening:

On 4/28/2024 at 5:41 PM, Bel_Izeard said:

Hmm, I didn't know to do that. Is there a special tool for that or just tapping them with a hammer. The only hammer I have is a full size one, and I don't want to accidentally hit the coins. Heh.

I use a pair of needle nose pliers with hardly any teeth which works very well.

Nice pics. Flatten your staples!

Btw it is a 1917 D Buffalo Nickel

Features

Issuer	Indonesia › Netherlands East Indies (1601-1949)
Queen	Wilhelmina  (1890-1948)
Type	Standard circulation coin
Years	1937-1945
Value	¼ Gulden
Currency	Gulden (decimalized, 1854-1948)
Composition	Silver (.720) (Copper .280)
Weight	3.18 g
Diameter	18.9 mm
Thickness	1.3 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized	1 January 1952
Number	N# 6565
References	KM# 319,  Schön# 16

Obverse

The Dutch coat of arms dividing the value, date at the bottom.

-script: Latin 

Lettering:
NEDERL. INDIE.
¼ G
1942

Translation: Dutch East Indies 

Reverse

It would be a lot more meaningful if they used Kennedy half dollars for this since they are already ruining coins

That is unfortunate. A great looking coin with a rim ding. I would be disappointed as well. The details are great and the facts that it it a VAM and a wild eye should make it gradable

Wondering about this one that I might buy.

Thanks all. Sorry about the confusion. I just noticed a much more distinctive rim on this new proof coin.

All my proof coins are just like the 2019 coin. 
2019 W coin is .074 , .05 2.62g

while the West Point coin has a more pronounced rim, it is not to the same level as the 2024s

Does anyone know why the rim on the 2024 S Lincoln cent is so pronounced compared to other recent years. 
first the 2024 S coin the the 2019 coin.

the 2024 coin is .074” in diameter and .06” weight is 2.59 g

the 2019 coin is .073” in diameter and .05” weight is 2.55g

Sorry sir, Looks like you may have been taken. Some British sellers are selling Chinese counterfeit coins.

As my friends have stated, The 1986 Silver Eagle was only Minted in San Fran.

Hope you are able to determine it is counterfeit and get a refund. Good Luck

A very Nice 1938 S Washington Quarter

Congratulations on the set JP! Wonderful accomplishment!

Post mint damage.

Yesterday I brought 5 home rolls of quarters from the bank. Disappointed as usual. No silver. The oldest was 1965.

i may never complete the quarter albums but feel good that I have completed the Kennedy, Roosevelt and Jefferson’s. Close on Buffalos, mercs, and cents sans 09s vdb and of course proof sets. Waiting to populate the 2024s next week.

these are outside of my registry coins.

that’s a whole different buffet!

I’ll bet you didn’t know this about the eagle on early US coins.

https://historyfacts.com/us-history/fact/the-eagle-once-depicted-on-u-s-coins-was-a-real-eagle-named-peter/?email=wehorton65%40gmail.com&sub_level=L1&sub_source=email_daily&utm_campaign=2090674875&utm_content=email_daily+P1_CTA&utm_medium=email&utm_source=15203108

I’ve noticed the same although my MS64 FBL set are mostly similar. Mine are slightly toned, but seems like the reverses are less so.

Ooh somebody has ruffled some feathers!

if you collect graded coins then why not if you want nice raw examples , you can find them on EB for about $20

Welcome to the forum.. FYI , the circle plastic center/ stapled square cardboardholders  are called Flips. A lot easier to say and type! Lol 😆 

any holder made for the proper sized coin is fine except nothing made of PVC as it can badly affect coins. “Airtite” holders are good. No holder is sealed other than third party graders such as NGC. Handle your coins with cotton gloves rather than bare hands. Feel free to post some pictures of examples.

Very nice !

I get gas bubbles coins get lamination failures!

It does appear that there may be some strike through of the leaves and stems from the obverse. I’ll let others opine as they will.

Just curious Chuck as to why you need to reholder a coin with a John Mercanti label. They don’t keep a stock of old labels around so I highly doubt you’ll be able to get a similar label or of course try to retain the old one.