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Found a 1793 chain cent while metal detecting today. I haven't even removed the dirt because I didn't want to mess it up in any way.

After some research online, I was considering sending in to NGC or PCGS for restoration, but looking for advice on which one is a better for something this, or maybe some other option I'm not considering.

Sorry the picture isn't great - best I could do with what I had. The back side is so covered in dirt I can't make out anything, but I am sure this is a chain cent and not a wreath cent.

Curious on your thoughts for this 84s Morgan, particularly a potential grade given the massive bid spread for this coin. Obviously the obverse is holding back the reverse, which has full breast feathers. So you think this coin could straight grade at au58?

Here’s a video of the obverse/reverse with better views.

https://imgur.com/a/I5jPQOR

Thank you for any thoughts.

Scored this for 42 bucks.
What would you price it?

Got these when spot was around $1,700–1,800/oz. Most of the Italian ones are from 1881 or 1882, so other dates are relatively scarce.

When this was coined in 1893, Italy was going through a severe economic crisis due to the failure of the Banca Romana. Italian paper currency traded at around 15% discount to gold, so their small silver coins flooded neighboring LMU countries, which officially accepted them at par. As a result, Italian small silver coins ceased to be legal tender outside Italy in 1894.

5 lire crowns were an exception, as they had not been coined since 1879, and gold coins were also okay since their intrinsic value was always equal to their face value.

My mom passed away a few weeks ago and I found these beautiful Middle-Eastern coins amongst her things. Just wrapped in Kleenex in a small jewelry box. I believe them to be Iranian from the Shah-era from what I’ve investigated. They‘re pristine from their napkin storage. Thought some would appreciate here.

The mint mark looks like it put on a few pounds…

I’m asking because I want to test my skills

So basically, I've searched through about $500 worth of quarters for a 1964. Not a 1960, 61, 62, or 63. 1964!

I'm just curious about any knowledge the coin folk might have on the 1960's quarter situation. I really don't want to buy it as it takes the enjoyment out of finding it in the wild.

Image 1 is the coin as I found it. It was encased in a rusty mess, and Image 2 is after it came out of the tank.

I can see an eagle with its wings spread, some letters, and ridges around the rim. Image 3 is the reverse, which has very few details left.

Any help would be much appreciated!

I just received my 2026 Best of the Mint Gold Mercury Dime and Silver Medal set and looking for advice, but a bit of backstory first.

I began metal detecting in February and in April found my first-ever silver coin, a 1943 Mercury dug up in a school playground. It was love at first sight. I've never held a Mercury dime in my hands and was enamored with its classy design and relief. It was soon after that I started seeing US Mint online promos commemorating our semiquincentennial and noticed the gold mercury was one of the coins being commemorated. I had to buy one. I've never purchased anything from the US Mint before so was a little nervous spending the money and had to wait a few months for it to arrive, but it finally came and it's a beautiful coin and I'm happy with the purchase.

My request for advice is: is this coin worth grading or do I leave it in its box, occasionally bringing it out to admire and be content with the purchase? I've never sent a coin off for grading, so that's another new experience for me.

My next purchase that I'd love to make is for the 2016 100-yr anniversary commemorative gold Mercury dime. I've seen graded and ungraded coins being sold online and honestly, I'd prefer finding an ungraded one in its original US Mint box, like the 2026 coin. Any input appreciated.

I just purchased this 1833 half dime. The details are very nice. I don’t have it in hand yet, so I am using the sellers photos. I understand that you should be very careful or forgo cleaning of any type. This coin kind of argues against that thought. Any ideas?

Found a couple dozen of these that look brand new

I received it as part of a collection of US gold coins. I’d appreciate any thoughts on its authenticity. Thanks for your help!

Hello!

Looking for more info on these coins.

Are these certified / graded / ungraded from PCGS?

Do all first strikes have the PCGs labels?

Are these worth any more than your average coin?

I brought them to a coin shop, the guy said there nothing special, and offered a fair price but I feel there's more to them!

Trying to complete set. Not sure if worth grading

I have been looking for a coin like myself for a while. The seller is not sure if the coin is genuine themselves. These are the closest matches I could find on Numista:

https://en.numista.com/5505

https://en.numista.com/129442

1790 graded Duit NE Indies New York Penny. I was wondering if anyone could give me an estimate of the value of this coin. The yellow color was altered just because it allowed for more detail to be seen. I haven't seen one look this nice.

https://en.numista.com/90586