J P M

So CK you are saying anything purchased at banks before 1999 will be mostly junk common coins, No BU.

There are collectors here like Kurt that buy rolls directly from the mint the year they come out. CK

On 4/8/2024 at 8:30 AM, cladking said:

I know several people who buy such rolls but I'm aware of no specific individual who collects them.  

Well from the looks of it, Kurt has some rolls. And Zadok also sees them.

Drill mark for sure, Mike    It is not lined up perfect because the dies are not lined up as good as your overlay Tony.

On 4/8/2024 at 6:12 AM, Sharon420 said:

I have a 1964 penny I believe is an SMS Penny I would like to know if it is or not

It is not, The SMS coins were not released until 1966 and that included the 1965 SMS set. You may have a proof 1964 coin but not a SMS.

On 4/4/2024 at 5:53 PM, Jason Abshier said:

ANACS always put a numerical number grade along with detailed problem on slab …. IMO ANACS was and still is most toughest on cleaned coins I see tons and tons of ANACS coins detailed cleaned while PCGS and NGC will let some slide and straight grade … cleaned coins usually don’t sell very well , unless they are a key date or scarce coin they will exchange and sell …. Sadly there’s a lot cleaned coins out there which is very very common and PCGS alone detected like 16,000+ of them within last 30 days of grading out of 259,000 coins they graded in last 30 days 

If these numbers are close than PCGS and NGC on an average grade over 1000 coins an hour. That must be a tough environment to work in and meet a quota.

Good to see you are enjoying the hobby. I advise caution when the time comes to start making purchases. Learn as much as you can and ask questions here before you go down that road. It will save you a lot of grief.  

On 4/5/2024 at 8:35 PM, Coinse said:

Have just taken for the newest scans and picture images are certainly in the focus mode and those bag mark ever pointed out by one of expert have gone now and the hairs are much clearers can be seen and more shining white appear on the surfaces you are welcome to check and write anything and copy for editing can prove me wrong about these matters remembers let me what you thinks and reply there

 

 

 

I think the skin is more in focus than the coin. I do not think this coin is a good example for grading. But if you have money to spend it is your choice.

On 4/5/2024 at 6:12 PM, Henri Charriere said:

My sole regret is, having elected to opt-out of collecting for fifty years,

You are still qualified QA.  All the good coins are least fifty years old.  

It looks like the reeded edge has been pushed over to the rim. If so not an error just wear and tear.

I agree with the others, it must have had a mount for a neckless at one time. It would be better to leave it as is than damage the coin.

Looks like a keeper to me. I would consider having this graded that would help to clarify the authenticity and the value somewhat. In the end it is, will someone want it.

Welcome, As Greenstang said your mint marks look like plating blisters and rot which is common on copper coated zinc cents. 

WoW , that is quite a set Jimbo.

Welcome, that is something that has been done after it left the mint. Not an error

I think you may be confused there are no W 1986 Silver Eagles that I know of. Can we see a photo of the coin?

On 4/2/2024 at 9:29 PM, Coinse said:

The Kennedy 50 Cents Half Dollar Silver Coins Has LED White Bright Light Reflection Surface And Has Cartwheel Effect Shining Lustre Shade Expert Checks And Reply Back To you Later There

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

It sounds like a sales pitch?

It matters not. It cannot be. There would be no Lincoln Memorial reverse die anywhere around the press to make this impression on a 2016 Shield cent. The last Memorial cent was 2008. 

On 4/2/2024 at 5:50 PM, powermad5000 said:

I like the chart @J P M! Excellent!

I got the chart from one of the other members. It may have been Old Hoopster

So, this coin was in one of the rolls today with some other half nice ones.

On 4/1/2024 at 9:41 PM, Henri Charriere said:

So, there are "tons" of these on the market.  Many in a state of virtual perfection!  Is that right? Granted, it's been thirty long years since this coin was minted and made its debut.  Here's what I'll do:  I will challenge anyone to post their coin, certified or not, on @Mike Meenderink 's "Show me your lowballs" thread. I will allow Mike to be the Final Arbiter. I will limit my input to declaring a $100 Reward, open-ended, with no expiration date, to the first person who posts this ultra-rare coin which ought not to be difficult considering thousands, nay, tens of thousands, tons! were minted and distributed. Forget PF70DCAM. There are apparently plenty of those around. Let's have another look at the lower end. Then we'll all gather around, sit back and debate rarity or scarcity to everyone's heart's content. Fair enough? Do I have any takers? Don't be shy, speak up!!!

(Posted at the discretion of Moderators.)

I think the point of the matter Jason and many others will say is. Yes, it is a low mintage valuable coin. But try to sell it for the quoted value and you will see many others for a lower sale price. That is what kills its rarity.  

On 4/1/2024 at 10:32 AM, Greenstang said:

Good find. Hard to come by in the wild.

Looks like there is a bit of split plating above the letters.

Yes this coin is not the cream of the crop for sure, But still a fun find. A 99 would be nice to find that would finish off my WAM collection. As you can see the 99 is a bit harder to find.

Nice one Bill.