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messydesk replied to the thread A Variety Mercury Dime.

Denver didn't do anything. All dies were made in Philadelphia. By chance, the one with the strongest overdate (a form of design hub...

messydesk replied to the thread Reverse Proof and other ‘Special’ Finishes List.

I'll have a burnished half-enhanced reverse proof with soy milk and 2 pumps of sugar-free caramel.

messydesk liked johnmilton's post in the thread My big FUN show purchase – A 1797 16 Star Dime.

Years ago I owned a 1797, 16 star dime. I sold the piece when I bought an upgrade for the type. A few months ago I bid on a 1797, 16...

messydesk posted a new thread.

You want rotated dies? We got rotated dies!

Those at VAM Thing XXII at the FUN show got to see this in hand, as did a couple other people that were in the right place at the right...

Forum: US Coins Forum

messydesk replied to the thread 1878 7/8 Tail Feathers.

The reason some are not that visible is in part because of the hubbing process. It takes 7-10 blows with the hub to make a die, with...