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Expertise
I specialize in U.S. three-cent nickels, but also close behind them are U.S. two-cent pieces, three-cent silver, and twenty cent pieces. Also, I have a bit of experience in the area of U.S. Early Proofs (19th century). However, I can possibly assist in most questions regarding U.S. Type coins.
Experience in the area
I have read virtually everything I can find in print on the areas of U.S. 2-3-20 cent pieces. I have written articles on three-cent coins and Early Proofs published (or will be published) in Coin World.
Organizations
ANA
Publications
Coin World
Education/Credentials
MS in Mathematical Physics ANA Advanced Grading and Problem Coins seminar
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Recent Answers from Bruce Goldstein
2011-02-20 1976 error coin:
Actually, I think the dollar you were offered was fair. Coins like that are relatively common as sometimes letters might not come out during the minting process due to possible grease in the dies, some
2011-02-15 1974D off struck cent:
The value depends on the overall condition and how much the coin is offstruck. If it's only slightly off struck then it's worth maybe a buck or so. If it's so off struck that only the date and mint mark
2011-02-09 1984 zinc penny:
The coin is ultra common in mint state so it has no real premium above face. However it's possible you have a proof that accidentally went into circulation (it would have brilliant mirrors on the surfaces
2011-02-01 Penny askewed:
Coins with slight variations of rotation between obverse and reverse are relatively common although a bit less so for modern coinage. If the rotation is something like 90-180 degrees there might be a
2011-01-22 1890 silver dollar:
I would guess it's real. I'm fairly certain silver can be attracted to a magnet. Don't clean it or do anything with it. If circulated it's worth about $30. If uncirculated it can be worth over $50
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