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On 9/17/2021 at 7:47 PM, GBrad said:

“crappie”. The fish I am talking about…

Up here we call a Crappie a Crappie but most the time they are called Sunfish and no one local eats them.  They are to small and boney.  

Something new I found on the 2021 looks like a die clash of the top of the neck where the jaw meets the neck  is showing on the revers in front of Georges face. So far I have found five of these clash mark coins.

I found another die, Eye clash on seven 2021 Nickels the same spot I found one on the 2011 kind of cool.  I also found what looks to be a coin rim impression from another coin that was on the die and transferred to this Nickel. It is not big TaDa but fun to find little imperfections now and then. 

On 9/17/2021 at 1:10 PM, JKK said:

That's interesting. I was not aware that the 1890-? Morgan dollar was smaller than either the 1900 Morgan or the 1924-? Peace.

We all shrink a little the older we get.

Welcome  Stvnnvts .The 1924 and the 1890 from what I can see without a close up look like light scratches all over. They may have been cleaned and the 1900 looks like it was in a house fire. I cant see past the smoke, Sorry

On 9/15/2021 at 9:33 PM, RWB said:

When the story is false, the coin must stand on its own merits.

Well I am not a authority on the story or the coin so I can not judge. But I like them both.

Ya the zinc pennies are all different looking some are bumpy, wavy or grainy like wood. There are some that are key dates to look for but that is another subject for you to check out.  

 If you like it get it Bill. I would have to say this is the oldest coin in my collection and also the smallest. Not much bigger than a pencil eraser. Is it the real thing? It does not matter it is the story that makes it what it is or is not.  

Nice coin Bill  

On 9/15/2021 at 4:38 PM, mini-Melanie said:

Wow! That confirms it! It is counterfeit Very disappointed but I knew you all could help me! Contacting seller. 

I am sorry you got a bad coin. I had a feeling it was and I knew if Roger got to look at it he would put the hammer down. It was way to nice to be real. I hope the dealer will fix it for you. You did the right thing by checking with the people here  

On 9/15/2021 at 7:53 AM, Fenntucky Mike said:

Laser-engraved dies maybe or a very harsh cleaning. Either way I agree, fake.

There are lines on the bust also Mike, which would be recessed on the die and would not get scratched when touching up a die. Also some of the letters on the reverse. The U in United and E.P on E. Pluribus are very fat in spots. I think RWB may have a thought or two on this coin.

I was able to zoom in close with my PC and the patina looks wrong on the surface of the obverse it has some flow lines running horizontal. On the reverse the sun ray in the ONE is not long enough ?  There is a antique dealer down the road from my house that also has a half dozen Peace dollars in the same type holders 1923s and 24s all like new for $47.00 each. I'm not saying they are fake I have never looked at them close but I always wonder about them ???? 

It looks like a $20 penny I would let it be.

this one at the bottom of the page.  http://www.error-ref.com/chipped-collar/

Nice cud Bud. I bet it was a lot bigger100 years ago . But maybe not, there is not much wear on that penny

On 9/14/2021 at 8:27 AM, Mr.Bill347 said:

Wow, I have yet to get one either by getting change or the last two quarter rolls at the bank. I did, however buy a roll from the mint and a few on EBay for my grandson. So JP hang on to a roll or two. I think they will become an item!

Hard to say what will be ? It is the lowest mint count in 10 years they say 288 mil for both 2021 coins.  If I keep any rolls I wont be able to get replacements the bank will not sell any rolls. I can only swap with what I have . I may have to roll some of my tray coins to keep up the roll hunting. 

On 9/14/2021 at 9:53 AM, Terri Lynn said:

I'm such a newbie! What does that mean "clean on the edge"?

I should have said normal. Oldhoopster has the best answer these clad coins do strange things.

Now the daunting task of trying to find one without bag marks  

Wow it looks clean on the edge ?

I do not see anything other than normal PMD ( Post Mint Damage) sorry.

On 9/13/2021 at 7:49 PM, Mohawk said:

Yes....it was $175 from the Mint.  Plus $4.95 shipping.

 So $90 a piece For a proof is ok I guess. The last ASE proof I got was a 2008 for $60 in May