Nothing more than a minor filled die. No different than if any other letter was missing. At one time, these were hyped to make them seem...
Sorry, just another scratch. You can see the displaced metal on the efges
No mistake. Just offering some general advice that's applicable in this case as well as many other scenarios
Always better to go with a straight grade rather than a problem coin unless it has ugly toning or some other defect that affects eye appeal (in...
PMD The line goes through the 7 which is a recessed area of the die, but is not present in the fields adjacent to the 7 which is the high point...
No one size fits all answer It depends on how the artificial patina was applied. Maybe water, maybe solvents such as acetone or xylene, maybe...
You must skip your coffee a lot :facepalm: :hilarious: :D
Becoming proficient at grading ultra high end coins is a skill that requires studying many existing examples. Spotting the small marks and...
@Cheech9712 Not sure if there is a good answer. Even the example on error-ref looks boring http://www.error-ref.com/collar-clash/
Notice how the areas are flat. That's a characteristic of mechanical (machine) doubling. This is not the same as hub doubling and rarely...
You can check the following sites for known doubled dies. They are also good to bookmark as references. https://www.doubleddie.com/...
Looks like a gouge. There is some raised, displaced metal visible. PMD
There is a known example of a damaged die that vaguely resembles a 5 on the cheek. Error expert Fred Weinberg has said it was was damaged by a...
Darn electrons. They're always so negative. :banghead: :facepalm:
If you're going to comment, please take the time to read the entire thread. In post # 88, A renowned error expert classified this as a lint mark...
Doug gave an excellent summary. Here is a worthwhile organization that supports ancient coin collectors https://accguild.org/ No one will argue...
I'm waiting for the OP to work in a legal citation. :hilarious: :banghead:
I don't think it's wise to suggest that this member skip over your post. He offers a tremendous amount of knowledge and a willingness to share....
If you're looking for doubled did varieties, it's important to know the characteristics of mechanical doubling and die deterioration. There are...
It's damaged, not an error. Some sort of abrasion. Your coin did not leave the mint like in that condition
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