As far as the dime goes it is all Die Deterioration Doubling. This happens when the die pairing is used beyond life expectancy. The Denver mint...
LOL, the first 2 years were an accident, the last year was intentional. Same position as @KBBPLL
Looks like an early stage IDB. [IMG] http://cuds-on-coins.com/lincoln-cent-idb-1959-2008/
I would just like to add that a coin starts toning the minute it was struck. A 100 year old blast white coin is not natural.
Pam after double checking the weight of a clad Half dollar. These are supposed to weigh 11.34 grams with a tolerance of 0.454 grams. Try the...
Yep, linear plating blister.
Here is how the tissue test will look. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] The Silver will show noticeably lighter.
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Wow that is a play on words, I wonder how many folks paid 500 for the box. Well, this early in the morning it is.
Here is a shot of the coin when I bought it. January 2018. It had more toning than I thought when I put it in the window sill. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
I will look and see if I have them.
Oh, yeah, the Jalep's are a nice added touch. Grew a bunch of Peppers in the garden last year. Here ya go. Foodies, gather here... | Page 172 |...
Great coin Evan. I would leave it as already said. The tones are nice, and it would probably garner a little profit from a soap box collector.
So, here is the Morgan. Tell me what you think. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Lets see em! We do have a thread for food.
Ah yes the 97P SMS It is a satin nickel that came in the set. I have the prestige set with the Botanical Gardens dollar. Mine also has a little...
Cool Jeff on a cent planchet. I didn't even get the chance to GTG.
Are there any light or diffusing setting on the Stereoscope? I have never used one before so may not be able to help in that area. I am sure that...
@Seattlite86 those are some very clear pics. I didn't find anything on VV that matched.
How is that? The split serifs are a dead giveaway and don't need much magnification to see.
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