@COINWILD ... (1) How old are you, and (2) what type of work do you do for a living? For example, I am 46 and I teach history in a high school. I...
Would love to see what displays at shows look like. Thanks. ~Joe Cronin
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Broadstrikes actually don't erase evidence of that. Looking at the edge can also help make that determination. As for what the label says, I...
1945 Lincoln Cent. Broadstruck on a Type 1 Blank. Very few of these exist but are not that expensive as demand is low. Maybe because few actually...
How do I block a member?
No minor die chips, die cracks, or filled dies.
OP = Original poster (that being you)
Did a match up...it IS the 9
Actually, that circle area is too far away to be the 9, and too close to be the 6. Maybe part of the 3??? But then maybe it is the 9. Notice the...
It is always cool when you can make out the design and even some of the lettering and date on the side that split off. You can see a fuzzy LIBERTY...
The OP's coin is a strike through, not a grease filled die
Well, a dropped letter is possible. But i agree this is a case of pareidolia
@Fred Weinberg is correct. It is a slight die crack that is only visible at the angle shown. Your knowledge and experience never ceases to amaze me!
A staple scratch - light or deep - is the worst defect on a coin, in my opinion. Worse than fingerprints, hairlines from improper cleaning,...
If that is a "gouge" or an indentation from an object, I do not consider that significant. The placement of it also, again if it is an...
I am just hoping that isn't a staple scratch on his face that goes horizontally and instead is on the holder. If so, I will have to return it. I...
I think I might block you just for that!
That is a doozy!
Can we please stay on topic here? I hate when obscure, inside conversations start taking over a thread. Anyway, has anyone used San Marzano...
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