The presses used in the mid 90's produced error types not seen before or since (at least, to my knowledge). I'm speaking specifically of ram...
I think it's a fair, and good, question. jwt708 has listed important items. I might add that the digital scale should be accurate to .01 grams...
I've actually bought a couple. I think extreme examples are rather scarce. In all honesty, I've never really understood the exclusion of...
You guys can "buy" what you want, but there are collectors capable of thinking for themselves and find SOME MDs collectible. That's a fact!
From what I can tell, MD's with nice eye appeal are bringing a premium. In some cases, rather nice premiums. I'm not talking about uninformed...
The new version is terrible. I quit using it.
Vic, I don't think you did badly here. Fragments are tough to value. I do think PCGS did you no favors with the description. The "from detached...
I don't buy coins as an investment, but like most of us, I assume, you hope you don't get killed when the time to sell comes. When I bought this...
Really interesting stuff fellers. Thanks for participating.
I once heard it said, that the opportunity to buy a coin is frequently rarer than the coin. Once in a while, something comes along that fits so...
As I build my error type set, I try to have a good certified example of each type. Obviously, it does not make sense for me to send in low value...
Another good reason to have a small scale. A dime on copper core should be slightly less than 1.5 grams.
It's a hole in my type set. I've passed on a couple of small collar cracks, but never had the opportunity at a worthwhile specimen.
Cool coin(s), with an interesting history. How many coins are there?
Unfortunately, I've got several, but my two biggest are a transitional (e.g. 1965 dime on silver planchet) and a clad coin struck on a copper core.
The saddle strike is impressive by itself. Add to that the chain strike set and you've got a seriously impressive mated pair!
One of the great nicknames!
What a great set. Chain strike pairs are in the top level of cool errors, in my opinion. Unfortunately, for me, you've just created a new hole in...
I ran into this coin today: [ATTACH] which is a die chip/crack shaped like a "j" and the coin became known as the San Jose Mint Mark. I got to...
Nice coin and appears to be in great shape. I would guess $50 to $75. Cuds seem to be hot right now. Unrequested advice - You might consider...
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