That's pretty awesome, I never had that happen with cents before. I think I was averaging around 5 wheats a box a couple years ago. I did...
Is there a question? Are you making a statement? I don't understand, it may help to complete your thought.
It wasn't kindness, I had never seen the information about the 72 master hub being doubled, so I took the time to learn.... I agree with your...
A die crack will be completely raised above the surrounding die elements, a scratch will have some portion recessed into the coin. A scratch...
Let me do the leg work for you: 'Shortly after the various obverse doubled die cent varieties were produced that year, the Lincoln cent master...
A lot of these sentiments in this thread which I want to address. I agree 100% with the idea, we all collect how we want. There are no rules,...
I posted this as a response in another thread but figured it was probably a worthwhile discuss to stand alone. It relates to the relatively...
I think a clear and well light photo showing the eye would be conclusive here. Edited: moved the rant into it's own thread.
They pretty clearly state that it's wrong for their members to low-ball. I understand I'm responsible for every action I make, but that does not...
I would like to add some clarity here if I can. PNG dealers agree to their code of ethics, which starts with the following: To furnish sound...
Very interesting discussion on how dramatic a difference lighting and photography can make. I don't blame the OP for posting and asking the...
That is environmental damage, basically just a corroded quarter.
looks like a wide AM, but the doubling is due to a worn die, called die deterioration doubling.
What a box!!!!!!
Maybe try to reach out to this individual: http://www.englishhammered.com/anglosaxon/lsconfessor.html There is a contact me portion at the...
I understand and agree with the point about die states, I collected large cents by die state prior to joining the dark side. The coin in the top...
Awesome job on the ID. It's a shadow in the picture not a clip.
My vote is no, look at the central design elements on the obverse, one of the U shaped features is made of dots, the other is not.
"Plate coins" comes from the days of reference books and a specific coin being included on the photographic plates....
Can you upload a picture of the paper with what is written. These are cataloged by Seaby number, but none correspond to s698. Also, you could...
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