I was finishing looking through the roll where just found two coins 1988 - 1989 rev when i found another one like the first two but here's where it just got interesting. 4th coin in that roll is just like the other there but this one is missing the initials! Please let me know if this is real or not. Pictures attached. I even included negatives in hopes of seeing something, so if anyone can help me out and let me know what I'm looking at here that would help me out. Thanks!
You sound like a kid who's about to try on his first pair of long pants. Settle down. Nobody in their right mind is going to pay you anything extra if it's not there. And anyway, it is there.
All i saw was squiggles and dots. Even with the negative image. Sorry about the excitement level! Never found four supposed rare coins in a single roll before. If indeed these are the real deal?
They are not what you think they are. Just normal coins with perhaps a bit of grease filled dies. The FG can be seen in all your pictures though.
Ok, i just don't see it not even in the negative, but i do believe you guys I'm no expert. So is it a 1988d -1989 reverse?
Since the subject is on missing initials, I have a 1969 D Lincoln that doesn't have initials. It could be die wear? Thought I'd see what you all think.
I'll venture out onto the ledge and tell you what the sage ones normally say, "start your own thread," but I could be wrong. (Awaiting push into the breech) lols!
I just figured since the subject was "missing initials", it would be a good place to ask/share. Trying to be thoughtful...but I appreciate your input. Nobody responded so maybe the "sages," didn't see it, or thought I should start my own thread. These forums are priceless. Coin people are blunt....lol
I'm working on building up my knowledge base so maybe, one day I might be able to provide anything other than comedic relief in my replies--again, sorry I couldn't help you out with the answer you seek!
No problem... I'm also learning about different errors and coin grading. I'm thinking about taking the numismatics courses at the ANA. PCGF also has some free grading courses, which I'm finding to be very cool. Eventually maybe I'll be able to answer some questions too. We're all learning...and there's always new things to learn. (Like being nice...) lol (Now I'm incorporating my sense of humor too.)
Yes, you'll find some of the old timers can be rude...I use the ignore on those. There's a few that seems to have settled home here and they seem to have gotten tired of newbies asking questions lol. But really, there are serious knowledge in these forums, and most are nice and really want to help out newcomers to this coin hobby. They know it only helps the coin community if they're encouraging...it helps grow the community.
Thank you JayF, I imagine that they would get tired of seeing the same types of errors over and over again, and having to tell people that it's not what they think it is can get a little trying. I love collecting and searching coins, and I agree, these forums are valuable and helpful.
Seriously though if you are really interested in getting knowledgeable eyes on your coin my initial answer might be there best one. Start a new topic with title about what you got it the question and I'll almost guarantee you will get more than one or two knowledgeable responses to your q. Good luck! PS: please make sure you thank these guys for helping you out! They're doing it simply for the love of the hobby and to get a chance to be the first to spot major error (maybe?) And whatever feedback you get, don't be rude or argumentative about it. You asked for their feedback and youre getting it, even though it might not be what you wished. Be nice and always say thanks!
One thing a lot of people don't consider when asking questions is that with the number of people who collect and post here, chances are that the question has most likely been asked and answered in detail. I think what the "old timers" would like to see first, is people taking initiative and scrolling through the forums where they'll most likely find the answer. I belong to a bunch of car building forums where you see the same question asked over and over before doing a quick search with key words. Just some food for thought