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[Lamia_Tamer]

Talk about exceptionally fast shipping.
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Also, very shiny. Really too shiny without getting out my real camera and a softbox.

Got mine in today too, was quite excited to see they came two days early.

Question for more experienced collectors: is this quality considered acceptable for proof coins? There's a few other imperfections like a little line of dust on the nickle and some tiny specs on other coins, which I imagine has to be normal.
My fear is I'm going to send them back and they'll be out of stock and just refund me. If it's between that and keeping them I'd keep in a heartbeat. The quarters just look awesome.

 

[Lamia_Tamer]

Sorry for double posting like a retard but I figure this could be useful info for someone someday. I called the U.S. Mint and they told me there is no reserve stock for replacements. So if it's listed as unavailable and you send it back you will be refunded instead, unless someone happens to return theirs right before you. A little ridiculous considering the premium but the reverse for both cases in the set are more interesting to look at anyway.

 

[No. 7 cat]

Got mine in today too, was quite excited to see they came two days early.

Question for more experienced collectors: is this quality considered acceptable for proof coins? There's a few other imperfections like a little line of dust on the nickle and some tiny specs on other coins, which I imagine has to be normal.
My fear is I'm going to send them back and they'll be out of stock and just refund me. If it's between that and keeping them I'd keep in a heartbeat. The quarters just look awesome.
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My attitude is a coin is fine if it looks well and isn't too worn. Obviously newly minted coins aren't worn, so better still. Any slight imperfection isn't too big for me.





Mr Google Lens says:

'This is a Japanese silver Ichibu Gin coin from the Tokugawa Shogunate era, dated between 1837 and 1854 .Similar coins have been valued between roughly $55 and $75 USD depending on their condition.'

It's a neat little coin minted two or so decades after the Perry Expedition (edit: a bit before, during or after, memory snafu).




'This item is a 1970 Netherlands 2 1/2 Gulden coin featuring the coat of arms with a rampant lion and the inscription "NEDERLAND". It is minted in nickel-plated iron, distinguishing it from earlier silver versions of the same denomination. Market value for this coin in ungraded condition typically ranges from approximately $1.00 to $11.00 USD, depending on the seller.'

I've an earlier silver version around. Silver has a tuneful sound when dropped from a short distance. Modern steel or cupro-nickel have a dull sound.




1963 Romanian 3 Lei with the usual Communist styling. Steel with nickel plating I think.

 

[DavidS877]

Ho-ly-fuck.

Not even a proof set.

The proof set is listed for cheaper(subject to change, I'm sure)

 

[No. 7 cat]

I bought this in a coin shop now long shuttered, bought when I'd little enough. The old Hungarian shopkeeper was very much old. The 1926 Szechuan Province Republic of China coin was sometimes issued in copper. The George V Half Crown is 50% silver.

 

[beautiful person]

Ho-ly-fuck.
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Not even a proof set.

The proof set is listed for cheaper(subject to change, I'm sure)
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The uncirculated set comes with two sets: one minted in Denver and one minted in Philadelphia. The proof set is just one set minted in San Francisco. The silver proof set was also minted in San Francisco so I don't really understand the point of having both. I'm still on the fence about the uncirculated set, mostly because the designs are really nice, which is rare these days from the US Mint.

 

[Agares]

Bit the bullet and ordered a P and D set of 2026 halves on eBay for a decent price. Love the designs and I doubt I'll ever find halves in circulation and those mint and proof sets aren't cheap. I'm happy the semequincentennial coins are popular though despite all the TDS and the political divisions.

In other news, last weekend when I was at the pawn shop I saw a 2 cent piece in their random coin box. It had pretty good details but it appeared to be cleaned. I forget the date on it but it was from the 1870's and a quick check of mintages reveals this:

Ignore the middle column because that's proof strikes. This coin clearly wasn't that. I'm going to see if I can get it for cheap and take it to the LCS for a closer look. I'm willing to gamble on it.

 

[DavidS877]

The uncirculated set comes with two sets: one minted in Denver and one minted in Philadelphia.

Yea, they've been that way as long as I've been getting them. The thing is, last years uncirculated set was $33.25.

 

[beautiful person]

Yea, they've been that way as long as I've been getting them. The thing is, last years uncirculated set was $33.25.

What the fuck?! Fucking Jew-S Mint is more like it.

 

[No. 7 cat]

1906 silver Barber Dime. Barber Dimes were issued from 1892 to 1916 and were 90% silver.




This 1965 Churchill Crown marked the death of this seminal politician and soldier. It's in bog standard cupro-nickel. It's a quality design with the overseas the standard design by Mary Gillick and the reverse by Oscar Nenom.

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Bit the bullet and ordered a P and D set of 2026 halves on eBay for a decent price. Love the designs and I doubt I'll ever find halves in circulation and those mint and proof sets aren't cheap. I'm happy the semequincentennial coins are popular though despite all the TDS and the political divisions.

In other news, last weekend when I was at the pawn shop I saw a 2 cent piece in their random coin box. It had pretty good details but it appeared to be cleaned. I forget the date on it but it was from the 1870's and a quick check of mintages reveals this:
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Ignore the middle column because that's proof strikes. This coin clearly wasn't that. I'm going to see if I can get it for cheap and take it to the LCS for a closer look. I'm willing to gamble on it.

The semequincentennial coins are an excellent design, but not cheap. Some Canadian on Ebay offered the San Francisco Mint set to me for for CA$997. I suppose in these times Maple Syrup (or something ethnic) is a bit pricey. I will pass on that offer. Mints nowadays seem to have really hiked prices. The Royal Mint and US Mint seem to have harsh prices. The Austrian Mint seems okay, postage costs permitting.




This 1978 cupro nickel 20 Drachmai might be worth little monetarily but the obverse with Athenian statesman Perikles is excellent. The simplified classical reverse is also a likeable element of the design. That the US Mint is returning to a classical style for coins has to be a reminder that the classical design gives an otherwise humble coin some majesty.

 

[Agares]

Update on the 2 Cent piece:

I went back to the pawn shop today and it was still there. The date on it? 1872. THE lowest non proof mintage in the series.

But then they checked the price on Numista so I wasn't able to get it for cheap. The guy was just as surprised that it was sitting in the box of random copper coins as I was, and I told him he should get it authenticated.

Their silver prices are great so all I walked out with was $15 worth of junk silver.

 

[No. 7 cat]

https://www.firstalert4.com/2026/06/19/us-mint-releases-special-coins-americas-250th-anniversary/

Experts say the 250 Anniversary coins won't make money, tho some Ebayers think otherwise.

Thread tax:



1961 Katangan 1 Franc.

 

[Ferrata]

https://www.firstalert4.com/2026/06/19/us-mint-releases-special-coins-americas-250th-anniversary/

Experts say the 250 Anniversary coins won't make money, tho some Ebayers think otherwise.

Thread tax:

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1961 Katangan 1 Franc.

I suspect a lot of ebayer's will end up buying too many, and left saddled with too much product to move. Quite similar to the last run of the penny. Give it a few months and youll see a ton of graded versions as well. I might pick up a silver proof set if the mint happens to make more, other than that im not too terribly interested in this set.

 

[No. 7 cat]

This coin appears to be a Japanese 1 Mon coin, specifically the "Kan'eitsūhō" type minted between 1636 and 1891.The obverse features four characters, often translated as "Kan'ei Tsūhō" (永通寶), which was the standard currency of feudal Japan.Based on the style of the character 寶 (top), this could be an "old type" (minted 1636–1656) if the legs are connected, or a "new type" if they are separated.

Source is a Google Lens lookup.




1969 Swiss 1 Franc, which was still then in silver.



Maundy 4d of Charles II, nd (c. 1670). These silver coins have been given on Maundy Sunday to selected poor folk.




September 1689 James II gun money shilling issued in base metal for redemption later with earlier dates getting priority. Despite the bravery of his ill equipped Irish troops (James had some quality French forces he did not use), that was not to be.




1914 George V Sovereign.

 

[PandaChai]

Could I trouble you all (or y'all as may be appropriate ) for what you'd say is an appropriate price for a decent quality† flying eagle cent? I like to collect circulated copper & silver coins from around the anglo-sphere, and it's one of the last ones I need to (reasonably) complete the copper portion of my US collection. The only other I'd like is actually the modern shield cent, but I'll probably angle that as part of an international Secret Santa I'm part of.
† One with the date, eagle, and 'One Cent' are all still legible

 

[TH3 H4NG3D M4N]

I recently bought a set of 2025 Peace and Morgan dollars from the US Mint. They arrived in the mail today. I am new to numismatics.

I've read up about PCGS grading, but I'm not entirely certain what minor imperfections result in a grade less than 70. I've heard series collectors mentioning that the 2025 P&M series have less quality control at the mints versus prevous years.
Are there any people here who would know if the following flaws would get flagged during grading? I am uncertain if I am being too fastidious here.
At any rate, I'm planning on sending these back. Not sure if I should try to get a replacement set or just take my refund and git.

Here are some pictures of the coins I received.

Spoiler: 2025 Morgan - Reverse Proof

Spoiler: 2025 Morgan - Proof

Spoiler: 2025 Peace - Reverse Proof

Spoiler: 2025 Peace - Uncirculated

Any comments appreciated.

EDIT: I asked Grok to grade based on the above images. Including it here in case anyone is interested.

Spoiler: 2025 Morgan - Reverse Proof - Grok rating = 69

PR69 (Proof 69 / Reverse Proof 69).
This is a strong, high-end example of the 2025-S Morgan dollar from the U.S. Mint’s Morgan & Peace Reverse Proof two-coin set, but it falls just short of a perfect grade due to the small surface imperfections you highlighted.

What the images show​

• Image 1 (obverse): A small mark or spot is visible in the field near one of the stars (lower-left area). There is also a tiny colored speck nearby. In a reverse proof, the fields should have a uniform frosted/matte texture while the devices (including stars and Liberty’s profile) are highly reflective. This area shows a minor disruption.
• Images 2 and 3 (field close-ups): These reveal the characteristic granular “orange-peel” or beaded frosting texture of the reverse proof fields. However, there is a distinct small dark/irregular pit or spot right in the middle of the frosted field (clearly circled in image 2 and shown in extreme close-up in image 3). This stands out against the surrounding frosting and appears to be a planchet pit, struck-through remnant, or small void rather than simple toning or debris.

These are the kinds of minor mint-related imperfections (spots, pits, or finish inconsistencies) that occasionally appear on modern silver proofs and reverse proofs. Similar “high polish flecks” or small field marks have been reported by other collectors on this specific 2025 reverse proof issue.

Spoiler: 2025 Morgan - Proof - Grok rating = 69

PF69 (Proof 69).
This is a standard 2025-S Proof Morgan dollar (mirrored fields + frosted devices / cameo contrast), different from the reverse proof version we looked at earlier.

What the images show​

• Image 1: Close-up of a textured/raised design element (likely Liberty’s hair curls or a similar area on the obverse). The red circle highlights a small but distinct black dot/pit right in the middle of the detail.
• Image 2: Broader view of a heavily frosted/textured surface (characteristic of proof devices or certain field areas under strong lighting) with a clear, round black spot prominently visible in the center. Bright reflections highlight the proof finish, making the dark spot stand out sharply.

These black spots/pits are the key issues. They are typical minor imperfections seen on some modern silver proofs — most often small planchet voids, struck-through material, or early toning/carbon spots. They are not “damage” in the handling sense but are still surface anomalies that graders will note.

Spoiler: 2025 Peace - Reverse Proof - Grok rating = 69

PF69 (Reverse Proof PF69).
This is the 2025-S Peace Dollar Reverse Proof from the U.S. Mint’s Morgan & Peace Reverse Proof Two-Coin Set (the companion piece to the Morgan reverse proof you showed earlier). It has the characteristic reverse proof finish: frosted fields and mirrored devices (eagle, lettering, etc.).

What the images show​

• Image 1 (reverse near rim): The red arrow points to a small, thin dark mark or light scratch/pit on the frosted field just below the “AMERICA” lettering, close to the rim. It’s a minor linear imperfection in a peripheral area.
• Image 2: Red circle highlights a small dark speck or clump near the rim/reeded edge transition. It has a slightly raised or textured appearance, consistent with a tiny struck-through particle, pit, or debris mark.
• Image 3: Extreme close-up of the frosted (beaded/orange-peel) field. There’s a noticeable dark, irregular clump or pit with some material at the edge of the frosted area. This is the most visible of the three issues.

These are small mint-related surface imperfections (spots, pits, or minor struck-through material) on the frosted fields — the same type of minor QC variations that have been reported by other collectors on the 2025 reverse proof issues (both Morgan and Peace).

Spoiler: 2025 Peace - Uncirculated - Grok rating = 68

MS68
This is a 2025 uncirculated Peace dollar (business-strike / Mint State version with the modern satin finish). These have a burnished/satin-like surface rather than full cartwheel luster.

What the images show​

• Image 1: Close-up of a textured area with vertical flow lines or reeding-like features. The red circle highlights a small cluster of dark specks or a minor spot/pit in the field. It’s a small, localized imperfection.
• Image 2: Extreme close-up of the satin/frosted-textured surface. There is a clear, dark, irregular planchet pit (a void or depression in the metal) with a lighter halo around it. This is a classic planchet defect — the planchet had a small hole or weak spot that the strike didn’t fully fill.

These are mint-related surface marks, not post-mint damage.

Grading assessment (Mint State)​

Modern 2025 uncirculated Morgans and Peace dollars can reach MS70 when clean (especially Advanced Release examples), but they must have no visible marks under magnification, full strike, and strong eye appeal.

• The pit in image 2 is noticeable and has some depth/halo — this is a real mark that graders will see.
• The smaller spot in image 1 adds to the tally.
• On the satin finish these coins have, such pits can stand out more than on brilliant surfaces.

Result: This grades MS68.It is still a high-grade, attractive uncirculated example with the expected satin finish, but the visible planchet pit prevents it from reaching MS69 or MS70.

 

[Ferrata]

I've read up about PCGS grading, but I'm not entirely certain what minor imperfections result in a grade less than 70. I've heard series collectors mentioning that the 2025 P&M series have less quality control at the mints versus prevous years.
Are there any people here who would know if the following flaws would get flagged during grading? I am uncertain if I am being too fastidious here.
At any rate, I'm planning on sending these back. Not sure if I should try to get a replacement set or just take my refund and git.

unless the specific coins you have hold some sentimental value to you, your best bet, and the cheapest route would be to just buy the set already graded to ms70. Too many human factors come into play when it comes to grading, and the grading fees start to add up if you start cracking them if they don't grade ms70.

Could I trouble you all (or y'all as may be appropriate ) for what you'd say is an appropriate price for a decent quality† flying eagle cent? I like to collect circulated copper & silver coins from around the anglo-sphere, and it's one of the last ones I need to (reasonably) complete the copper portion of my US collection. The only other I'd like is actually the modern shield cent, but I'll probably angle that as part of an international Secret Santa I'm part of.
† One with the date, eagle, and 'One Cent' are all still legible

XF is probably what youre aiming for coin condition wise, as for the price reference im not too familiar with American coinage prices. I dabble more in ancients, but greysheets, and perusing recent auction prices i.e.(ebay, numisbids, BIDDR, MA-Shops (euro), Vcoin(US), etc.) is your best bet. Hope this helps.

 

[No. 7 cat]

1993 Croatian Dinara with Croatian physicist and astronomer Ruđer Bošković. Croatia was in the midst of its War of Indepence so original designs were at a premium. Two basic designs.



Israeli 1 Lira coin, late 60s I think / 1973 Commemorative 10 Lirot

 

[Agares]

The 2026 dime I ordered on eBay arrived today. Apparently CAC has a grading service now. For those of you who don't know, CAC would put stickers on NGC and PCGS slabs if the coins in them met their extra strict grading standards. So at the very least, we know for sure this dime is MS63. There's a lot of CAC and ICG semiquincentennial slabs on eBay now.

 

[PandaChai]

I am outrageously tempted to get this brothel token from ebay