Honesty is always the best avenue. The biggest varieties I've picked are off of a dealer who knows I'm picking. I've lectured him several times...
The *second Chinese coin is a planchet defect - lamination. I also see some corrosion.
What you see on your coin is PMD and would not be acceptable for grading. But if you send it in, please keep us posted.
This reference system was first published by Kevin Flynn. The numbering system was subsequently referenced by CONECA and Snow, who sometimes...
We can't see it in the photos, but look at the rim for a lip. When MD occurs, there tends to be a lip on the rim in the same direction and degree...
IMHO this coin has obvious PMD. The lines are incuse and therefore could not have been imparted by the die. The only exception is a hub-through,...
I'd say the 1909-S is a F12. Each letter in LIBERTY can be made out, at least partially. The 1877 I'd call an AG details. It doesn't have full rims.
No, I don't have a problem with Rick. Please stop sewing the drama. My post merely inquires as to why any dealer would carry around and expose...
Doesn't exactly sound like a coin you'd have at a show, much less out for others to touch. I assume not many people buy a $127,000 coin at a coin...
Odds are, if the thief alters the proof Indian to the point it is indiscernible from its original self, then the coin would be relatively...
Kudos for not ending a sentence with a preposition!
Wow, what a coin to go missing! I'm very curious as to why the Fly-in Club hasn't been alerted of the theft. After all, it is us that looks at...
Yeah, the dies can break from the inside out, if that makes sense. The 1903 and 1907 Goatee varieties are examples of a die failure near center,...
Listed not too long ago: 1863 CRK-001 [IMG]
1864 CRK-003 [IMG]
Well, the mintage for this year and mint is over 4 million. Undoubtedly, many dies were prepared this year. This makes it more likely that a die...
I'd agree that they look like die lines/scratches. It is not entirely uncommon in the IHC series, especially in 1863. There are also some in 1875...
This thread is a great idea. I specialize in die varieties of the Indian Head and Flying Eagle Cent series. I'd love to answer any questions you...
You may want to consider what I've done here. Create your own album. I had the 7070 for a long time, but hated it when I had to replace or add a...
You would enjoy this website on errors. As for the BIE die chips, similar chips occur in other series as well. The reason that you often see the...
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