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Spark1951 liked paddyman98's post in the thread Anna Wong with Multiple Errors.
I suggest you focus on learning what true mint errors are. Value, premiums, worth, etc is the last thing you should worry about. Many...
Sep 28, 2026 at 11:59 AM -
Spark1951 replied to the thread Anna Wong with Multiple Errors.
To learn more about what real errors are, go to error-ref.com. It is comprehensive and covers planchet and strike errors, to name 2 of...
Sep 28, 2026 at 2:18 AM -
Spark1951 replied to the thread Anna Wong with Multiple Errors.
No, it is not rare. But it is not normal and worth putting into a 2x2 flip. The value is not great because this kind of stuff happens...
Sep 27, 2026 at 9:46 PM -
Spark1951 liked ldhair's post in the thread Question on cleaning glue off late 1800’s Morgan dollars.
I would start with a water bath for a few hours. No rubbing of any kind. Next would be an acetone bath for a few hours. No rubbing.
Sep 26, 2026 at 10:07 AM -
Spark1951 liked rte's post in the thread Question on cleaning glue off late 1800’s Morgan dollars.
If it's Elmer's glue, try soaking in hot water.
Sep 26, 2026 at 10:04 AM -
Spark1951 liked Axyken's post in the thread Question on cleaning glue off late 1800’s Morgan dollars.
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] Hey folks—new collector here courtesy of an inherited collection. I know enough to know one is NEVER supposed to clean...
Sep 26, 2026 at 10:03 AM
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Spark1951 liked Mr. Numismatist's post in the thread Missing Copper Plating and Struck Through 1997-D Cent.
I haven't seen anything quite like this before. The grey/silver color areas have cartwheel luster and the reverse looks struck through....
Sep 25, 2026 at 10:16 PM
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Spark1951 liked Pickin and Grinin's post in the thread Couldn't pass up this little drummer boy.
Post your Bicentennial coins, medals, tokens memorabilia,etc. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Sep 25, 2026 at 10:14 PM
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Spark1951 liked Barney McRae's post in the thread A little twist GTG 86' Morgan.
Hard tell the VAM without a scope, but I'll guess 6B and I haven't read any further posts. The railroad track position from the eagle's...
Sep 25, 2026 at 10:06 PM -
Spark1951 replied to the thread A little twist GTG 86' Morgan.
Not only does it increase the value of the coin but also is tremendous fun nailing the correct VAM. But it simultaneously can be a heck...
Sep 25, 2026 at 10:05 PM -
Spark1951 liked atcarroll's post in the thread A little twist GTG 86' Morgan.
Whatever the grade, i like it. The clashes, the die wear, the blazing luster. It's an interesting coin.
Sep 25, 2026 at 9:44 PM -
Spark1951 replied to the thread A little twist GTG 86' Morgan.
Superior surface and luster both sides, minimal cheek chatter and no major detractions. I gave MS66 on a PCGS slab. All around,...
Sep 25, 2026 at 7:47 PM -
Spark1951 liked lordmarcovan's post in the thread AI & Coins: What year is this coin?.
I tested the Google Gemini bot on one of the coin ID puzzles from @The Meat man ’s “Guess the Coin” Challenge. [ATTACH] I was stumped...
Sep 24, 2026 at 10:20 AM
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Spark1951 liked physics-fan3.14's post in the thread More Hanky panky at the mint......
Lol... that is literally impossible without significant assistance. The quarter cannot fit into the chamber for a cent. I hate these...
Sep 23, 2026 at 11:41 PM
