I don't understand your question/comment. Are you saying that you're having printer problems, or do you believe that the printed ghosting is...
I wonder why your the only one who seems to think these contributing members are trolls? Most of the members who disagree with you get labeled as...
The expense for your proposed scheme is minimal??? Where are you getting your numbers? * Who will scan the coins * who will enter them into the...
All look like incomplete planchets (clips) to me. It's always good to check the edge for the "Cut and tear" appearance. Some good info for...
I've been to NYC about a dozen times between the mid 80s and now. It's a fun place, but I'm always glad to leave. Too hectic, too grungy...
Generally, it needs to be rotated >45 degrees to start generating interest, but you may get a small premium IF you can find the right buyer
This is what John Wexler has to say about them. Mr Wexler was responsible for attributing new doubled dies and other varieties for CONECA For...
Diamonds can be laser engraved with a traceable ID. Not sure if collectors would want this on a coin. Plus, diamond is one of the hardest...
Very well said. Coin theft is an important topic. Nothing wrong with throwing out some ideas, but the solutions need to feasible. So far, there...
@cplradar There are numerous legitimate questions about the feasibility of your plan. Just saying "we need to do something" is noble but naive....
Just explaining why I felt people were telling you there was no doubling. I agree that some of the nomenclature doesn't make sense...
In 50 + years of collecting and years on the chat boards, I can't recall anyone using the single word "doubling" to refer to anything other true...
The British Portable Antiquities Scheme for reporting finds seems to work really well. The finders get the coins or value. Archeologists get the...
Sorry, but it's damage. The copper plating split and the zinc underneath is corroding. It's similar to a car fender rusting after the paint is...
Your coin is severely corroded and quite a bit of zinc is missing, especially on the obverse. The weight loss is due to the zinc rot.
I agree that the Beilstein test can be a bit overkill, but if you follow the procedure, you should have no issue with verdigris or cross...
None are debris filled (grease filled) errors, just weak strikes. If you look at the area on the obverse immediately opposite the drum, you'll...
Some good links to bookmark. Characteristics of doubled dies https://www.doubleddie.com/58222.html Characteristics of worthless doubling like...
Love how the individual grain domains stand out. Must have been an interesting melt, mix, and cool cycle for that ingot. It would be interesting...
As others have said, they are collectable but since they are worn, it may be difficult to find someone who will pay a few dollar premium.
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