Come to think of it, "double die" would only make sense if there were two different dies used, like a doubled denomination coin.
This one... :wideyed: That is all.
Thanks, well noted.
So it could be an unreported / undiscovered 1908/8?
Despite the context of the modern definition of a proof, I'd think that an "ideal die" would still apply to each method of coinage (e.g. press,...
I do. If, say, I need to spend $20-25* on a new 128 GB SD card, I actively think of the opportunity cost of a nice .999 silver coin I could buy...
That may be a neat one to get. Is it all or mostly in color, and is there a hardbound version? I can't seem to find one in hardbound.
I won't be able to for this coin for now... and I'm unable to post any pictures at the moment since my SD card is fried.
The online resources are nice, but I do prefer to physically thumb through the pages for most readings. It's a fair price for the 2017 pre-order,...
But if, say, a Roman emperor ordered the Mint to present a new coin to honor his legacy and approve it for circulation, wouldn't that presentation...
Older versions are excellent as-is, and the publication is very refined and one of the best guides / references to coins I've seen. I'm sure that...
[ATTACH] To the left of the 8 on this Great Britain Trade Dollar, there appears to be a slight impression of an 8. It doesn't look to be MD. It's...
Yeah probably. Hoards of copper pennies were a nice byproduct when I did some CRH for fun, as I never actually intended to invest in copper that...
Yes, perhaps not now, but as it is the speculative nature of an investment, if copper soars in value, it would be worth it to hoard pre-1984 US...
I thought it was implied to refine the copper pennies... and, true, if it was small quantities, it wouldn't be cost effective. If someone gave you...
If you have the time, you can get boxes of copper at the bank for 71.4% of spot by coin roll hunting pennies. It's like a fun little treasure hunt...
And even in general, income inequality of ancient societies was far greater than modern societies. Not to mention the relative scarcity of gold...
I can imagine chestfuls of high quality tribute coins being presented to the likes of Genghis Khan, Alexander the Great, etc. If the tributes...
Then wouldn't ancient first strikes with immaculate dies whereby the utmost care and intent went into producing the finest specimens meant as...
But haven't special proof dies been reused / recycled for business strikes? Then wouldn't the use of special dies for circulating coins make...
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