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by troubadour
Mon Dec 05, 2016 10:26 am
Forum: 5 cents
Topic: 2004 nickel couter-stamped with 1997 dime
Replies: 5
Views: 12237

Re: 2004 nickel couter-stamped with 1997 dime

Bill in Burl wrote:Yes a garage/vise/hammer job.


+1
by troubadour
Mon Dec 05, 2016 10:24 am
Forum: Canadian Coins
Topic: Something under chin and on face.
Replies: 1
Views: 8173

Re: Something under chin and on face.

Looks like "Filling".
http://www.coinsandcanada.com/coins-err ... lling&id=8

Another example:
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by troubadour
Mon Dec 05, 2016 10:22 am
Forum: Canadian Coins
Topic: Differentiating between a PL and uncirculated coin?
Replies: 2
Views: 19261

Re: Differentiating between a PL and uncirculated coin?

SP look like this.

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Proof :
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by troubadour
Wed Nov 30, 2016 7:13 pm
Forum: Grading Help
Topic: 50 cents 1919
Replies: 3
Views: 11021

Re: 50 cents 1919

I'd say VG-8
by troubadour
Wed Nov 30, 2016 7:12 pm
Forum: Canadian Coins
Topic: 50 cents 1904 with reversed faces
Replies: 3
Views: 8630

Re: 50 cents 1904 with reversed faces

AG-3/G-4 with scratches.
There more history in that coin than a MS one, but less value, of course. A filler in my opinion.
by troubadour
Tue Nov 29, 2016 2:35 pm
Forum: Canadian Coins
Topic: 1929 1 cent
Replies: 4
Views: 9120

Re: 1929 1 cent

Not completely, but it lower the value.
by troubadour
Mon Nov 28, 2016 2:23 pm
Forum: Canadian Coins
Topic: 1929 1 cent
Replies: 4
Views: 9120

Re: 1929 1 cent

Looks like cleaned.
by troubadour
Sun Nov 27, 2016 10:57 am
Forum: 50 cents
Topic: 2000 W
Replies: 2
Views: 15993

Re: 2000 W

There were sets produced by the Mint in Winnipeg. But I don't know if the W appears on these coins. http://www.coinsandcanada.com/coins-set ... 00&type=PL
by troubadour
Sat Nov 26, 2016 1:12 pm
Forum: General Topics
Topic: a new member :)
Replies: 4
Views: 16199

Re: a new member :)

Welcome!! Always loved UHC coins.
by troubadour
Fri Nov 25, 2016 11:02 am
Forum: Canadian Banknotes
Topic: 1855 zimmerman 5 dollar bank note
Replies: 2
Views: 10730

Re: 1855 zimmerman 5 dollar bank note

You can ask them how much they will give you for that note :
http://canadacurrency.com/chartered-ban ... in-canada/

Will give you a good idea of the market value.
by troubadour
Fri Nov 25, 2016 6:25 am
Forum: Canadian Coins
Topic: confused about the value 1966 canadian quarters
Replies: 3
Views: 8808

Re: confused about the value 1966 canadian quarters

Melt value is around $2.50US right now (3,35$CAN)

If your local store is in Canada, the buyer want to make large profit. :wink:
by troubadour
Thu Nov 24, 2016 4:40 pm
Forum: Conservation and Classification
Topic: fireproof box for coins and papers
Replies: 4
Views: 20149

Re: fireproof box for coins and papers

You can store part of your collection at your bank.

Or use diversion safes.
https://silvergoldbull.ca/diversion-safes
Don't know if that would protect from fire. :D
by troubadour
Thu Nov 24, 2016 4:35 pm
Forum: Foreign Countries
Topic: 1971 Penny
Replies: 3
Views: 14535

Re: 1971 Penny

Picture not enough clear/zoomed.
by troubadour
Thu Nov 24, 2016 4:34 pm
Forum: Canadian Banknotes
Topic: 1935 $100 French
Replies: 9
Views: 15374

Re: 1935 $100 French

I suggest you to get it certified.
by troubadour
Thu Nov 24, 2016 4:28 pm
Forum: Canadian Coins
Topic: Unusual 2004 CDN Poppy Quarter
Replies: 5
Views: 10475

Re: Unusual 2004 CDN Poppy Quarter

The color on these coins can easily be removed.

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20 cents 2004 and 2007
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