I couldn't find my new post from yesterday, so I re-summitted it, if I'm doing something wrong here, please,(someone) let me know, ok? not sure, if I'm in the right dept/here, so please message me, so I can do this the right-way! here it is again! I recently purchased a 1953-D Jefferson RPM-1/Slabbed by Anacs. I would like to know what the Population of this (Rare-Variety) is. The question, I'm tryin' to ask is,If it's a RPM-1 >> does this mean,it's a Inverted-D,or not ? I do know that it's not recognized by the Red-Book, I read that only a handful of collector's out there,have this Rare Jefferson-Variety, this is a ( Anacs/MS-64/D/D/RPM-1 ) I would Love to hear from a Jefferson Variety-Collector, who would know about this coin,I would sure appreciate that! Respectively' Jim/Chasindreams
yes , I'd love to support this website ! its a great area where collectors can meet and discuss their coins,,,,I love it !
chasindreams, I am not big on the Jefferson Varieties but your's is supposed to be a "D" over and Inverted "D"! However, from the looks of the Mintmark, it appears that the Primary "D" is actually over top of an upright (non-inverted) but slightly CW rotated Secondary "D" that sits a little West Southwest of the Primary. Either I am not seeing the Mintmark as it is supposed to be or ANACS was wrong in their attribution! Frank
hello Frank, an' thanks for giving me your thoughts about this coin. I got this from a Reputable Seller on ebay, and he confirms it's a Inverted d,,,but my concern was, why wasn't it labeled on the Slab ? I'll keep digging to try to find the answer to all of this,,,thanks again,,,Jim/chasindreams
Jim, Since the RPM #1 is a known Variety, ANACS may have considered it a mute point to note "D Over Inverted D" on the slab! However, they may have wanted an extra $5 or $10 for the extra attribution and the Submitter was not willing to pay for it. It is hard to say what the reason was for the omission! Frank
Thanks, Frank for telling me this,,,,but, what I'd love to get, is confirmation, and Authenication, that this Anacs/Slabbed-1953-D/RPM-1/ (IS) the INVERTED-D ? Is there anyone , who has a Jefferson RPM Book,,,has shows this ? I'd love to have someone send me a scanned text and photo,,,telling me all this ,,,,if you happen to run into a Jefferson variety Collector,,,let me know,,ok? an' Thanks'Again,,,My Friend ! Respectively' Jim/chasindreams
jim, The situation here , as explained to me, is that the ANACS attribution data base presently is only permitting and entry of so many characters , and it depends on how the grader entered it. I provided you with instructions to have them review this and as soon as you can comply with that , you will have your answer. The data base will only allow a designation of RPM-1 , consequently they are unable to define a population report for the inverted D . Please forward the information with photos as I suggested , and I have been assured Mr. Michael Fahey , chief Grader will look into this for you. Best of luck. Tom.
Thanks, Tom,,,,I appreciate your help on this . I did call Anacs and spoke with a Paul A. DeFelice Vice President, Client Services and Marketing ANACS 303-339-3400 he said, it was the Inverted D Jefferson,,,,but I just wanted proof ,an' in Photo & writing,,,like on the Jefferson RPM Book, (which I don't have) shows in detail ,that this is the coin. I'd love to find someone, who might have this, an maybe Scan a page or two, showing this coin... Well, thanks,again,,,,I appreciated your thoughts on this ! Respectively' Jim/chasindreams
I just sent the email with photos off to them, and mr Michael fahey willwith confirmation advise us, as to get that designation on the label. This is the weekend, so I would not expect anything back on this probably until next week, sometime. I have sent you a copy of the email as well. Best Of Luck. Tom. If it truly is , Anacs will correct the problem.
Thanks again Tom,,,, but I don't really need to send it in,,,,I'd prefer, getting a Scan of the Jefferson RPM-BOOK, showing this ! and' any extra-Infor~ regarding this Rare/ Jefferson Variety ? but I do appreciate your help, thanks again! Jim/chasindreams I got a close enough confirmation from Jame Wiles this morning? Jim: 1953-D 5c RPM-001 is a D/inverted D. So assuming your coin is correctly attributed, it is a D/inverted D. I can't be absolutely positive from the photos, but it does closely resemble the photos of RPM-001. My research indicates that less than 2 dozen of these have been reported. Thanks, James Wiles
I don't know James wiles . CT member? Anyways, Anacs will be looking at it. If it is an inverted D Variety, you will want that designated on the holder , I would think.
Thanks Tom,,,for all your help on this,,,,Here's a lil' about James Wiles,,,it was a honor, to have him help me on this,,,,,D r. James Wiles began collecting coins as a young boy in rural Arizona. And he never quit. When other boys pushed aside their Whitman folders for baseball or girls, James just dug in closer with his toy microscope and a lot of will power. Forty years later, he’s arguably the foremost authority on 20th century die varieties in the United States. Are you thinking about jumping feet first into the coin hobby? Unsure of what’s involved or where your adventure may lead? Not to worry. Like Dr. Wiles, you can become a respected expert in the field of minting errors and die varieties. Or just enjoy this aspect of coin collecting for your own sheer delight. Following a brief stint the United States Air Force, and the diligent pursuit of a Ph.D. in New Testament Textual Studies from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas, Dr. Wiles directed his professional energies into sharing his knowledge of coins. Over the past 10 years he has authored numerous books on many denominations of U.S. minting varieties, including Eisenhower Dollars, Kennedy Halves, Washington Quarters, Jefferson Nickels, and Lincoln Cents. In addition to his written works, Dr. Wiles has also given back to the hobby through service in the premier club for collectors of error and variety coins - CONECA, the Combined Organizations of Numismatic Error Collectors of AMERICA. He has served as President for two terms, and has held other board positions as well. He writes frequently for Errorscope, CONECA’s award-winning numismatic publication. And he continues to serve on the board of directors, providing a sense of focus and direction to the club and ever working to advance the hobby and share the knowledge of error and variety coins. In this pursuit, Dr. Wiles has authored a correspondence course on minting error and variety coins for the American Numismatic Association (ANA) and teaches the ANA’s annual Summer Seminar on minting error and variety coins, a one-week course offered to coin enthusiasts of all ages on the beautiful campus of Colorado State College in Colorado Springs, CO.
I made absolutely no connection of his name. My apologies. Now the big bell goes off in my brain , and of course I am familiar with him , both through his work with the ANA in colorado and His Association at the Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Forth Worth. I resided in Dallas Texas for 25 years and in Colorado for Three years . Thank you for ringing my bell!
hey tom,,,,np,,,,,I just wanted to let people know of him,,,,he's had a very active life, in connection with the Varieties ! I'm glad, you remembered him,,,,alot of people could really learn from this man ... Thanks'again,,,for all your help on this matter,,,an' when James Wiles tells me, my coin looks good,,,,I take it to heart! have a good day, my friend ! Respectively' Jim/chasindreams,,,,,
Just wanted to chime in as a non error collector , I can see value of learning about all minting errors , could you recommenend a goog book for learning about error coins and repunched MMs . rzage
What I think is an excellent such book is " The Error Coin Encyclopedia" by Arnold Margolis and Fred Weinberg. It covers a huge range! Amazon has a 3rd edition used for $55, and a newer used 4th ed. for $125. ( 1 of each). They are hard to find. Jim
Hi The die marker for this variety is a vertical die crack on the right of the building (mintmark side) just after the last window. I made this discovery of the die crack with 3 examples of this variety. I have pictures once I figure out how to post it. Regards, Leo
