1 question is there a quicker way to scan nickels? Obviously the buffalo would stand out but as for the pre-1960's? I went 1 by 1 looking at...
Struck through grease. No premium on that.
Die wear and pmd
I haven't seen a zinc 1982 die clash yet
Zinc is softer material, so I imagine that the strike pressure who need to be adjusted lower. Softer material, less pressure, less die wear etc.....
I find alot of them. My theory is the mint either changed coin press machines or reset the strike pressure to compensate for the new planchets,...
Need a better and CLOSE CLOSE CLOSE pic of the date. Looks like you just cropped the original pic.
A little help here people!!! Whenever you guys need a sarcastic comment in a thread, I'm there for you!!! Scratch my back!!! lol
Yes. Sometimes the wear is on one side (rather than around the entire letter or device) creating what looks like a doubled die.
I always questioned some steels I received in one of my first lots I purchased from a collector. Thought maybe some were replated, but after...
Thanks C-B-D
Cool! Any history or importance of this design?
Can someone tell me anything about my 53 cent? I received it from a co worker. I never saw chapter pennies before, they look cool.
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normal 92 reverse
Yes. That's the site I saw.
My girlfriend's like to be spooned too.
Glue/epoxy
Boy. That rim was hungry!!!
I'm sorry Chris, I should have been more clear about that statement. I was talking about the 57d that I thought I discovered a new rpm.
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