Actually, conder101 is exactly right. The mint marks were punched at Philly and sent out to the branch mints. I have tried to find reference to...
This is a perfect example of you not having the facts straight. The Philadelphia Mint made the dies. They were sent to the Denver Mint where the...
Here's the problem. I didn't get it from just people, I got it from books. lots and lots of books.
I get it... you don't believe me. That's been really plain. The question is, can you prove that I'm wrong? No. Because I am not.
THAT'S a D sorry I told you KoinJester was good, didn't I?
No misinterpretation. 1 punch. Yes. Finally, some common sense. This is exactly how we know that there was only one punch. The D Mintmark used...
The 3 doesn't look correct.
and you're right. I did mis-read his original post. His assessment was accurate. I think I had OP's post on the brain.
There was only 1 punch used at Denver Mint from 1914-1932. That's a fact. There's no misunderstanding it. Is there any limit to your arrogance...
and yet you continue to waste your time chasing the dragon. I'll tell you this, insider, many times I will say "IIRC" or "If I'm not mistaken",...
There are people who actively search for low-end certified coins (including proofs). They are generally referred to as "everyman sets".
that may well be true, but a proof coin that has signs of wear is graded PF-50, not AU
I know... I agree with you. just setting the record straight on diminished proofs.
IIRC, all of the coin dies were made at Philadelphia at the time, and punched with the Mint Mark at the branch Mint.
Wear does NOT disqualify the coin as a proof. Proof is a method of manufacture, not a condition. There are many proof coins with wear, they just...
you're paranoid... but that's got a place in this hobby. The major TPGs are trustworthy.
It doesn't look like a proof to me, but the best way to tell is to look at the rims. They should be squared off, not rounded.
if it passes all of the usual tests: magnet, weight, and specific gravity, I would send it in, but let it be known, I'd try every test I could...
Hard to nail it down to one coin, but if I had to... https://coins.www.collectors-society.com/WCM/CoinView.aspx?PeopleSetCoinID=1303777
Good luck. I can't wait to see which it actually is!
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