I see two laminations, the ones on the reverse you mentioned, along with a subtle, small one at the center of the coin, between Lincoln's jawline...
detached lamination :)
You can't sal!! you gotta pick someone else, silly goober :)
WOW! This was an exciting find. 1917 D. If only it was a year older!
Incredible, I've actually never owned a half cent. Just haven't found one to my tastes... and when I've looked for one, I usually end up spending...
Very lovely! You seem to have good luck at your LCS. I might need to move down there soon.
I will enter for @Matthew Kruse - who has grown a lot as a collector since we both joined in 2019. Best of luck, Matt. As much as I like that...
I offered him $5 in messages.
It's a 'beauty mark'... :) Yes, F details exists. Shame about that damage, otherwise, it appears to be a very solid coin.
Proof coins are struck 'at least twice' according to the US Mint I would be more confidence saying this doubling is due to the two strikes,...
I want in!! I think I would pick coin B, but no promises :eek: :) I like those German states coins, so many to collect and enjoy!
I thought the same.
I didn't expect to win, I just happened to check my email and saw that I won it two days ago and had to pay Not bad by any means :)
@BlackberryPie what do you think about it? this is out of my realm :)
https://www.ebay.com/itm/325573166902?nma=true&si=tH%252BD%252BYyCgx0AF4HBpC5IWXN4gQM%253D&orig_cvip=true&nordt=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557...
Mountain man is one of the very best we have. he is a fixture here and is absolutely delightful to work with. I think he gave me a few gifts back...
Yes, a little bonus coin is great - I used to do that myself when I was doing a lot of swaps and it created a lot of repeat customers. It shows...
Sorry, someone decided to use a punch on it like the one shown above. No added value
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