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Depending on conditions. Coins that have very low eye appeal will be affected as the market value of these coins cannot warrant a higher grade. [30] Carbon streaks MS64 and lower Carbon streaks are a flaw caused by environmental conditions. Some contributing factors include coin storage in a damp place, or exposure to cigar or cigarette smoke. [31]
Coin grading [1] is the process of determining the grade or condition of a coin, one of the key factors in determining its collectible value. A coin's grade is generally determined by six criteria: strike, preservation, luster, color, attractiveness, and occasionally the country/state in which it was minted.
Early editions of the Red Book are collectible. The first edition has commanded $1,500 or more on the open market. The first edition has commanded $1,500 or more on the open market. The Red Book has its own Red Book – A Guide Book Of The Official Red Book Of United States Coins by Frank J. Colletti published 2009 by Whitman Publishing ( ISBN ...
These can range in value from a few hundred dollars each to several thousand dollars and more. One of the highest prices paid came in 2018, when a 1958 Full Bell Line Franklin half dollar sold for ...
The Quarter-Dollar, Half-Dollar and Dollar coins were issued in the copper 91.67% nickel 8.33% composition for general circulation and the Government issued six-coin Proof Set. A special three-coin set of 40% silver coins were also issued by the U.S. Mint in both Uncirculated and Proof.
Trade Dollar: PF-66 United States Eliasberg Heritage Auctions [19] January 2019 $3,877,500 1804 Bust Dollar - Class I PR-62 United States Mickley, Hawn, Queller Heritage Auctions [20] August 2013 $3,360,000 1804 Bust Dollar - Class I PR-65 United States Stickney, Eliasberg Stack's Bowers [21] December 17, 2020 $3,360,000 1795 Eagle, 9 Leaves MS-63+
The American trade dollar therefore had to contain more silver, at 420 grains of 90% fine silver, fine content 378.0 grains (24.49 g), or 0.44 g more fine silver than the regular circulation Seated Liberty Dollars and Morgan Dollars. Most trade dollars ended up in China during their first two years of production, where they were very successful.
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