Why does it bother me? Let me tell you! I believe it's important that CT gives accurate information to new collectors. They hear one thing from...
Are you serious? You don't always have to post the first answer. You need to post the correct answer. [IMG]
While it’s always a good idea to keep an open mind, at some point you need to look at reality. How could this occur during the minting process?...
It appears to have the dates 1915 and 1917, so there is a possibility that it could be an example of WWI "Trench Art" as @Bill in Burl said. If...
A D/S over mintmark (or OMM), would likely show on the outside of the D, not just the center. Just because you see some diagonal stray lines,...
Look for an EXACT match on www.doubleddie.com www.varietyvista.com They have comprehensive lists of RPMs as well as doubled dies. FYI: Have...
@Scott White If you don't have the following site bookmarked, check out: http://www.doubleddie.com/144801.html John Wexler does a good job of...
There are people who collect elements. My background is ceramics/material science and I've picked up a few element samples over the years...
I'm also leaning towards die deterioration doubling, but as Sal said, it really doesn't mater if it's MD or DDD. Neither are considered errors...
The edges were messed with When the coin is struck, it expands into the collar slightly, which makes the reeding. A coin struck without the...
It looks like a minor die gouge. Cool that you found multiple examples. They probably have minimal if any additional value, but I would put them...
@SensibleSal66 A "Floating roof" is just a polished die that has a few details missing. Notice that the part of the roof that goes missing is...
The 40% silver coins use outer clad layers that are 80% silver and 20% copper. The core is 21% silver and 79% copper (not 100% copper)....
You can check for PVC by doing a Beilstein test. Very simple to do http://cameo.mfa.org/wiki/Beilstein_test
If anything, a MAD on an ultra high grade may be detrimental to the value. I don't see anything on the other 2 coins. Just nice album fillers...
I agree with @Martha Lynn It looks like the zinc is corroding next to the mm. Split plating is common in the early Zincoln's, especially around...
It looks like it’s a sharp cut that has circulated. A sharp cut will generate some displaced metal which is raised. During circulation, the...
I didn't see any 1984-D doubled ear listed on any of the following sites. Do you have any references to where they list a doubled ear....
I don't think @eddiespin measures up to the challenge
It's a misaligned die, not an off center. The centered reverse tells you it's a MAD
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