Yes-it's from an overpolished die, the same process that created the three legged buffalo. It is known as the "incomplete shield." The 1930 is the...
There are ten different dies known for the 1972-P. Compare yours with the images here-http://varietyvista.com/index.htm
Classic machine doubling.
I remember the stuff. It didn't work quite as well as nick-a-date and made by the same company. I have heard of a solution that supposedly will...
I preferentially use CONECA.
This would be very close to the limit. It probably surpasses it.[ATTACH] [ATTACH]
There ARE ways to tell the difference between a dateless 1916 and a dateless 1917 Variety One. See below. [ATTACH] Coins minted in the first...
I believe you have a winner!
"Service has also declined. Registered Mail International parcels now travel through the normal mail stream and in most cases a signature is not...
I've been retired for sixteen years. I, too was a Vietnam era vet. I know the place has gone downhill since I left-I have no problem admitting...
Just an afterthought-it's because of posters like Mr. "USPS...…United States Parole System." above that I don't come here much anymore.
"1916 D dimes are even rarer than 1909 S VDB cents, so it would be highly unlikely that you had a 1916 D dime." Neither coin is at all rare.
"USPS...…United States Parole System." Gee-what an intelligent comment-I worked there for 31 years and have never been in jail. Nor have I had a...
Yep-you hit the jackpot! Now check your 1926-D for the 3 1/2 legged variety-note the right front leg. [ATTACH]
There are currently six known '72-D doubled dies. Go here- http://varietyvista.com/01b%20LC%20Doubled%20Dies%20Vol%202/DDO%201972-D.htm to see 'em.
Just a tiny amount of wear on the hip. Quite well struck for the date.
I have some around here somewhere-had 'em for about 60 years.
I just realized how old this thread is! Here's a few more, some proofs this time- [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
I have a few-color coins are my current 9and past) obsession. [ATTACH] [ATTACH][ATTACH]
I don't care for the shield nickel even tho it's replete with nice doubled dies and other varieties (and I'm into stuff like that.) And I...
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