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  1. Spark1951 liked The Meat man's post in the thread Good news or bad news?.

    Cool! Hope I can find one. I still haven't gotten one of the new dimes yet.

    Jun 24, 2026 at 11:10 PM
  2. Spark1951 liked Troodon's post in the thread Good news or bad news?.

    https://www.usmint.gov/news/press-releases/united-states-mint-to-produce-limited-edition-fourth-of-july-declaration-of-independence-quart...

    Jun 24, 2026 at 11:09 PM
  3. Spark1951 liked Bill in Burl's post in the thread Is this a DDO?.

    It looks like machine/mechanical doubling caused by a loose holder and there is no added value. It's one of the "worthless doubling" type.

    Jun 24, 2026 at 8:48 PM
  4. Spark1951 liked VistaCruiser69's post in the thread 1988 p Roosevelt dime.

    Looks like it spent some time in a dryer to me.

    Jun 24, 2026 at 8:47 PM
  5. Spark1951 liked Bill in Burl's post in the thread 1988 p Roosevelt dime.

    Don't some dryer coins look like that, depending on how it was positioned outside the drum.

    Jun 24, 2026 at 8:47 PM
  6. Spark1951 liked Michael K's post in the thread 1988 p Roosevelt dime.

    An error happens at the mint. This is an important distinction to remember. What part of the minting process caused this? This is PMD...

    Jun 24, 2026 at 8:47 PM
  7. Spark1951 liked SensibleSal66's post in the thread 1988 p Roosevelt dime.

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  8. Spark1951 liked Collecting Nut's post in the thread 1988 p Roosevelt dime.

    Looks like the coin has been damaged to me. A large smooth edge is AC sign that’s it been hit repeatedly with a spoon to make it a ring.

    Jun 24, 2026 at 8:25 PM
  9. Spark1951 replied to the thread Worst Looking Zinc Cents I’ve Seen.

    Awww, Man! Cheap funeral for these guys: Dig a hole to accommodate all needing the “big sendoff” then… pour some 75% vinegar on them...

    Jun 24, 2026 at 8:12 PM
  10. Spark1951 replied to the thread Worst Looking Zinc Cents I’ve Seen.

    Give them a decent funeral…

    Jun 24, 2026 at 7:50 PM
  11. Spark1951 liked History nerd.'s post in the thread Worst Looking Zinc Cents I’ve Seen.

    Definitely hard to find real nice ones, I've been trying to get as many different coins with as many different dates and mints in the...

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  12. Spark1951 liked Barberian's post in the thread Morgan cherrypick.

    I found this on eBay for $75 a few years ago. [ATTACH] This blew my mind as a raw BIN for $160 a month ago. Slabbed, these are...

    1920-D PCGS F15 Trueview.jpg 1856-O XF45 both sides .jpg Jun 21, 2026 at 9:11 PM
  13. Spark1951 liked Mr. Numismatist's post in the thread Two 1901-S 10c - guess the grades.

    I'm going to guess the both graded F-12. The top coin looks like it has slightly more detail, but it also has an old cleaning which I...

    Jun 21, 2026 at 10:29 AM
  14. Spark1951 liked longnine009's post in the thread Two 1901-S 10c - guess the grades.

    Top F-12 Bottom F-15

    Jun 21, 2026 at 10:29 AM