Biography. Nirvana was an American rock band that was formed by singer and guitarist Kurt Cobain and bassist Krist Novoselic in Aberdeen, Washington, in 1987. Nirvana went through a succession of drummers, the longest-lasting being Dave Grohl, who joined the band ...
A broadstruck coin, or broadstrike, is a piece struck outside the confines of the collar. The metal of the planchet was able to spread outward, beyond what is now considered a coinâs normal diameter, and, because no collar was present during striking, the coin lacks any special edge device, like reeding.
The first .9999 fine Gold coin ever produced by the U.S. Mint, the Gold Buffalo pays homage to the classic design of the 1913 Buffalo Nickel. Struck on specially-prepared planchets, these Proof coins bear a beautiful mirror finish and exqui....