Philippines 50 centavos 1947 [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
$3.67 in the return slot yesterday, with a 45 Merc dime.
Just so everyone knows the Satin (Special strike) and proof coins were struck in 95% copper and 5% tin and zinc.
Dang, I thought that PCGS might give it the FS.
You do realize that all these are PMD. It is impossible to mint a one sided coin at the US mint.
Whats the weight? Looks like it could be a split planchet.
If there is any value doing that will no doubt devalue them. A soak in acetone or xylene (well ventilated area) could help with maybe a roll of a...
Can't really tell Pam. It looks like a stain. If it is recessed into the surface, that could be different.
Stingy on that one.
I get a few of those every now and then that are BU.
Fantastic piece of history Loong Siew.
There isn't any doubling on the obverse. Anything that you see is from the lighting. The reverse though shows abrasion doubling thru United and...
I hadn't heard of the rotated PA. I have always looked for the rotated Utah though. Nice find Jeffery!
found this one in an old Dansco. First photos. What kind of doubling do you see? [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Both sides.
Stolen/pilfered I agree. Finder's keepers though. As long as I have permission to dig it, you can study it, as long as you know that it is mine....
Cool note. The only thing better would be an MO 00333111 M. Yeah I don't have a clue what I am talking about. Carry on.
Esophageal, you can die from just reading the word. Your neck swells up and explodes.
What year is it?
No, I want to find more errors and variety's O' am jealous of the DDO's that Amberlarry Quarter finds. LOL
I wouldn't doubt @BadThad Philly produces many more varieties and errors than Denver. It has always been that way, Or does Denver just have...
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