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Just looking makes reader $50,000 richer
1990 “No S” proof cent Reader Albert Carlisle may be $50,000 to $100,000 richer just because he read our lead story on the find of a 1990 “No S” proof cent in the July 4 issue of Numismatic News. He...
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Ever see steel 1944 with error too?
It’s time to remind readers that many minor though extremely noteworthy error coins can be found and admired at coin shows. The upcoming Florida United Numismatists show in Tampa should be no...
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Missing top layer makes quarter rare
Two areas show a missing top layer of nickel alloy. The larger one at the bottom fell off after the strike. This is indicated by the reverse. It would not have struck up properly if the planchet had...
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Rare 1992-D error cent found in tray
Take a look at the Close AM found on a 1992-D circulating cent by John Anderson of Michigan. Less than 100 of this variety exists. High-grade pieces bring thousands of dollars. This photo was taken by...
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Do you have a $10,000 edge error?
2007-S proof Jefferson dollar Would you check the edge of your 2007-S proof Jefferson dollars if you knew it meant you could be up to tens of thousands of dollars richer? While I cannot state with any...
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Doubled-die cents found by newcomer
While thousands of dreamers are checking change for a small-date 1982-D copper cent, a new collector in Georgia repeatedly found examples of a 1995-D doubled-die cent and profited accordingly. Doubling...
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Collector finds 1983 copper alloy cent
ANACS has certified its second 1983 Lincoln cent struck in a copper alloy. The coin, which weighs 3.08 grams, is described on the holder as being struck on a bronze blank and struck through grease. The...
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Minor errors plague Block Island quarters
Arrows point to areas of raised metal on the wings of the bird on the Block Island quarter. Metal flows into recessed areas in a die as the planchet is struck under great pressure. When a die chips or...
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Could doubled die be intentional?
The 1995-D doubled-die cent might have been made on purpose! Yes, you read that right. It is possible that the Denver Mint struck the not-so-well-known but very rare 1995-D doubled-die Lincoln cent on...
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Second 1982-D Small Date Copper Alloy Lincoln cent discovered
A second 1982-D Small Date homogenous copper alloy Lincoln cent has been discovered. Like the original discovery coin this latest find is also graded AU-58. According to the PCGS label it weighs 3.07...
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