Problem coin

problem coin Any coin that has been cleaned, damaged or has other undesirable traits. proof Coins struck mainly for collectors as special presentation pieces using specially polished or otherwise prepared dies.

Problem coin A coin that has been cleaned or damaged or has other unfavorable characteristics. A problem coin is usually valued at a small fraction of other examples of the same coin having no problems. Processing ...

Unfortunately, it is all too common to receive overgraded and/or problem coins from some mail order sources.

Good choice for problem coins. Notes problem on slab label and gives both technical and net grade. Sometimes, however, problems noted on the slab can be more visible than the problems on the coin itself.

'Based on the feedback I received from people who viewed the Grading Set, the most popular coins were counterfeits, altered and problem coins.

Still, the spread (the difference between what an investor can buy and sell for at any moment) on "perfect" Gold Maple Leafs is about $4 wider than on Gold Eagles. However, the U.S. Mint's new 24-karat gold coins need not be problem coins.

Mint from 1983-84 and 1986-97 containing one or more proof commemorative coins released in the same year, as well as a proof cent, nickel, dime, quarter and half problem coin Any coin that has been cleaned or damaged or has other undesirable ...

The bargain hunter in circulated Indian Cents will undoubtedly wind up with a lot of problem coins, while the quality conscious collector will probably have to pay more, but will get the nice problem free coin.

See also: Collector, Coin, Dealer, Counterfeit, Mint