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The Kennedy arrived, the best images I could get is with my phone. Go figure .

 

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Arrived today. Starting at AU58, this one takes off to moon money in a hurry. Happy about this one!

 

This circulation strike, which I've had



is now joined by this (raw) proof.

 

Nothin wrong with Funky!

 

That is usually attributed to die deterioration.

 

Believe it or not, this got a wipe, But, could be because this was an ender. I looked for them under the lens, but couldn't capture them.
Paid a premium for it too.

 

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Got a wipe?

 

It is very faint across the chin and cheek, more noticeable in a scratched flip. It's going back where it came from a Waite Raymond album circa 1930's.

 

Wow. I'm in love.....

Recently acquired Ikes:

 

Perhaps some of you can help me with this.

I bought this 1903 Indian Head cent from eBay, hilariously overgraded at MS 66 in an NNC holder. I disregarded the holder entirely, yet the coin looked lustrous in the photo. So I bid modestly and got it.



The coin is roughly about what I expected.

What's going on with the reverse lettering, though? It looks like every letter was re-engraved. The wreath is unaffected. Is this a known variety, and does it have any particular value?

 

Cool!! Almost a cat eye.
Small adjustment

 

Nice snag this is an ODD-003 should you wish to read more go to indianvarities.com for full read on this variety. Paddy

 

Another new addition to the H-10 collection this 1865 S purchased from Toughcoins , one of the lower mintages civil war period coins. This one is also an RPD . RPD- 002 for the date two RPD are known .
This specimen has a very cool die crack that runs from 11k- 3k rim to rim. It also has some nice die clashes on both sides.

 

One more H-10 an < 1855 O > adding this one make 3 holes filled this week in the collection. Still quite a few more to hunt down.... but a good way passed the half way mark ....but still searching for the hard to find and varieties.

 

@Paddy54 thanks for the link. I did follow up, and I think you may enjoy some comparisons.

First, here is my obverse die marker on the left vs. ODD-003 on the right. Although the upper mark is less visible in the reference photos, it is present on both coins. (Edit: I actually think this is a die clash mark from the interior curve of the C, and also that it might be more pronounced on the reference coin, as if there was another clash in the interim.)


The reverse appears to be an earlier die state. The N is almost identical, but on my coin there is no chip on the bottom right. Ergo, it was an impression before the die deteriorated.


Also, the die scratch present on the reference photo is missing on my example.


Unfortunately, my example has a weak strike at the bottom of the obverse and top of the reverse (I assume the dies were not quite parallel) so the denticles are poorly formed. Anyway, the die scratch would have been obvious if it were there.

Thanks for pointing me in the right direction!

 

Russ who owns and run that site is a member here you may want to summons him as he is an authority on the series. Perhaps he can give you some more information on this variety.

 

Just picked my 1st Half Barber up, what yall think?