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    1873 s no arrows seated Seated dime

    The overall look pretty much shouts "transfer die fake."
    Post by: ksparrow, Jul 30, 2021 at 6:58 PM in forum: US Coins Forum
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    GTG: 1923 Peace Dollar

    64?
    Post by: ksparrow, Jul 30, 2021 at 2:33 PM in forum: US Coins Forum
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    1825 large cent for evaluation

    Looking at PCGS photograde, I'd say about F12.
    Post by: ksparrow, Jul 30, 2021 at 2:31 PM in forum: US Coins Forum
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    Quiz: What does this image show?

    I'm guessing corrosion, meaning die rust.
    Post by: ksparrow, Jul 29, 2021 at 8:47 PM in forum: US Coins Forum
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    A very difficult quiz for the weekend. What caused this characteristic?

    deleted, double post.
    Post by: ksparrow, Jul 27, 2021 at 5:07 PM in forum: US Coins Forum
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    A very difficult quiz for the weekend. What caused this characteristic?

    Personally, I would rather use "collapsing die" instead of "die subsidence" as I think it is more descriptive and less opaque. Or to be brutal,...
    Post by: ksparrow, Jul 27, 2021 at 5:07 PM in forum: US Coins Forum
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    Hard Times Token

    Here is mine; I used axial light a few years ago to make the images which shows the color of the thin layer of oxidation on the surface. [ATTACH]...
    Post by: ksparrow, Jul 26, 2021 at 9:51 PM in forum: Coin Chat
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    Missouri Numismatic Society Show Report

    Thanks for taking the time to post your report, I enjoyed reading it.
    Post by: ksparrow, Jul 25, 2021 at 4:12 PM in forum: US Coins Forum
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    Franklin Friday- Post Your Best ! PART 2

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    Post by: ksparrow, Jul 24, 2021 in forum: US Coins Forum
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    War Time Coins ( US) - post yours

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    Post by: ksparrow, Jul 24, 2021 in forum: US Coins Forum
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    War Time Coins ( US) - post yours

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    Post by: ksparrow, Jul 22, 2021 in forum: US Coins Forum
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    Hard Times Token

    [ATTACH] [ATTACH] This one has a different legend on the turtle side.
    Post by: ksparrow, Jul 22, 2021 in forum: Coin Chat
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    Hard Times Token

    I think you did ok. Looks nice and original. here is a link to a little history: http://www.coins.calkinsc.com/hardtimes.html
    Post by: ksparrow, Jul 22, 2021 in forum: Coin Chat
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    Three Cent Thursday - Post yours

    this is an MS64. The fields are reflective and color is accurate; scuffy slab though [IMG][IMG]
    Post by: ksparrow, Jul 22, 2021 in forum: US Coins Forum
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    GTG 1853 Arrows and Rays Half Dollar

    Very nice looking coin! Quite a bit of rub on the rev, I'll guess AU50
    Post by: ksparrow, Jul 20, 2021 in forum: US Coins Forum