Unlike the Newfoundland 1¢ 1940 RE Date where all numerals are clearly doubled, the Newfoundland 10¢ 1940 Re-Engraved Date example (as defined in the Charlton Standard of Canadian Coins Guide) is slightly different and not very well photographed in the current guide. Below are some clearer close-up images of the variety. Doubling of the 1, Read More
BY BRIAN CORNWELL Inspect your coins regularly for signs of deterioration. Far too many collectors think this to be unnecessary. However, it is one of the many collector-oriented tasks that truly needs attention, especially since most collectors intend owning their coins for very long periods of time. The advice still applies even if you consider Read More
BY BRIAN CORNWELL This is the eighth and final article in a series dealing with coin investing. In the earlier seven a number of comments were made that are worth repeating once again. Keep them in mind as you go about your coin investigation and buying activities. In no special order, they appear as follows. Read More
A common mistake of the newer collector submitting coins to ICCS is recognizing the 1951 High Relief 5-cent nickel variety. Not that identifying the High Relief obverse is the problem, but remembering to check the reverse of the coin and making sure that it’s the Beaver reverse and not the Commemorative reverse.
The George V nickel series extends from 1922 through 1936. For mint state collectors it is a series that is a challenge. There are two reasons. First it is a difficult series to grade. Second, true mint state examples are very hard to find, especially in grades at or higher than MS-63. When high grade Read More