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Coins are made by striking a blank in a press and then ejecting it.
Sometimes the ejection fails and it gets struck again. In many cases the coin moves a bit so it receives a double image.
Double-struck coins are popular among collectors of error coins and can sometimes bring significant prices.
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What is the value of a double stamped US nickel?
Error coins need to be seen for an accurate assessment, take to a coin dealer.Also please note that coins are said to be struck rather than "stamped".
What does proof mean in coinage feeld?
Proof coins are coins that are prepared on special blanks, struck twice or more to really have great detail, are usually hand-inspected and then placed in special cases for collectors. Proof coins are so shiny that you could use them as a mirror on the parts that don't have a design on them. Usually proof coins sell for much more than their circulation counterparts. Some proofs are struck in precious metal that circulation coins aren't struck in (since 1992, the US has struck both "clad" copper-nickel proofs, and 90% silver proofs).
What does proof mean in regards to coins?
A proof coin is made from a highly polished planchet (blank) and struck twice to produce a highly detailed relief. Proof coins are not put into general circulation.
What are proof like condition coins?
Proof-like coins have features similar to a proof coin, but may not fit the definition of a proof (for example, they may not be double struck). Proof-like coins have mirrored fields (you should be able to see your reflection in the spots of the coin where there is no design) and are generally of higher quality than coins produced for circulation.
Are all 1955 wheat penny valuable or did they only make a few double struck?
No, most 1955 cents are not that valuable. There were only a few that were double-struck*. You can see a nice picture of one by using the link provided. (*) As you have noted from other postings, coins are said to be minted or struck, not "stamped". I don't know why, it's just what's done.
What does the different colored coins in Temple Run mean?
double coins, red coins will give two coins more and blue will give you three
How much is a double-struck nickel worth?
Error coins should be evaluated in person by a dealer or appraiser.
What coins were made in 1930?
Lincoln cents, Buffalo nickels, Mercury dimes, Standing Liberty quarters, Eagles and Double Eagles, no other coins were struck.
What does 1943 double mint mean penny mean?
Sometimes, for various reasons, the die used to make the coin has a double image on it and thus, shows on all of the coins struck by it. In other instances worn machines will cause the die to "bounce" when it strikes the coin blank leaving a slight double image call "machine doubling".
What is the display DDR on graded coins mean?
It means, Double Die Reverse
How many 1882 20 double Eagle made?
In 1882 there were a totla of 1,164,770 $20 gold coins struck. Philadelphia struck................... 630 Carson City struck................39,140 San Francisco struck....... 1,125,000
How much are double struck pennies worth?
Answer on the back witch is tails its perpendiculreCould you provide a more complete description? There are many types of double striking* - die doubling, inverted double striking, etc. (*) Note that coins are normally said to be struck, not stamped.
What is a double struck wheat penny?
All error coins need to be seen, take it to a coin dealer for an accurate assessment.
What us coins were minted in 1931?
Only 4 denominations of US coins were struck for 1931. The $20.00 gold Double Eagle. The Mercury dime, Buffalo nickel and the Lincoln cent
What does prf mean for coins?
It stands for proof, proof coins are coins that are struck with great care, are struck multiple times to make things stand out, and are generally higher quality. These coins are sold to collectors at a premium over face value. Some proof coins are made out of precious metals such as silver even though regular strike coins do not use silver.
What is the value of a double stamped US nickel?
Error coins need to be seen for an accurate assessment, take to a coin dealer.Also please note that coins are said to be struck rather than "stamped".
How many 1856 soaring eagle coins are there?
If you mean the 1856 Flying Eagle small cent coins? Proof coins were also struck. It's believed that a total of no more than 3,000 coins (including proof's) were produced. Most of the coins were business strikes.
