Since the process was the same from denomination to denomination, there's no doubt the conversation would be the same as well. I see no...
The die has to be in late die state before die deterioration becomes an issue, and this die is in EDS to MDS. It's not die deterioration...
Bubble mailers and flips would take a lot less time and would cost less.
Well, there's a big difference between viewing a coin in hand and seeing photographs that were taken through a slab with poor lighting for the...
That's a die crack, and they are somewhat common on 2 cent coins. Although neat, it doesn't warrant premium value.
It appears to be the victim of a commercial dryer. Not 100% on that, but I am 100% sure it's not a mint error.
It would actually be 'machine doubling' - 'mechanical doubling' is not really the overall accepted term... and what's on this coin is die...
I run a forum of my own, and created a new section just a few days ago for trails dies. I figured there were enough posts about them that they...
Actually there is ALWAYS something you can use to identify a coin to a die. It's just a matter of how closely you look and how well you can pay...
This is a struck through error. Not sure what it was struck through, looks like a clump of crud from grease, metal filings, etc. I would...
Very nice. I can't wait to get my bike back out of the shop so I can go eat some bugs...I miss the protein and the feel of the wind blowing...
I didn't want to go that far with my request - baby steps... But I do agree. I would prefer to not go through the error posts to get to the...
I had trouble reading the description...the font was too small :bigeyes:
jessash - I got my first pocket knife for my birthday the year you were born. The marathon at the Montreal olympics was on TV that day. Some...
Well, here are a few pointers then... 1. If you are interested in keeping what eyesight you have left, get a stereo-optical or 'binocular'...
Well, I've only been posting here for a few days, so stick around...you might get something useful out of me yet.
Justafarmer - Add to your list the 'plumb' of the mintmark punch to the die. Not only do many mintmarks sit slightly rotated CW or CCW, but they...
Hontonai - Only ten pluses and ten minuses per post, please... :desk: Save Louisiana? Although I agree it's a very nice and interesting state,...
2. Alaska 24 (+1) 3. Arizona 16 4. Arkansas 4 5. California 13 (+1) 6. Colorado 22 (+1) 7. Connecticut 19 (+1) 8. Delaware 7 9. Florida 8...
Hey Kim, Sometimes grumpy old men just ramble on...you gotta excuse us sometimes. Your 1969 cent is damaged. Sorry, but that's about all it...
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