A dropped element is a dislodged filled device. this does not make it a variety, it does fit into the error category. That dislodged die fill more...
Nice 64 @Collecting Nut They are pretty regular here in my neighborhood. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
When I started there seemed to be know it all's around here. I learned a lot, it wasn't just know it all's, it was informed and educated...
Sure looks like a star to me, maybe a dropped element? Not sure, Interesting though.
Sorry for the dark photo. It is a dark coin. The mark is noticeable but not as distracting as I originally photo'd it. Not to mention the same...
I have some german zinc, they still hve some remaining luster. The problem is the solution that removes the copper plate destroys the luster.
From the photos the lines do not seem to run over the devices. But with these mirrored fields I suspect they do. Hard for me to guess a grade from...
Nice notching on the N in IN. The oval O in GOD and still a few separation lines in the G D and W.
Yes that is left over planchet roughness, definitely not a bag mark.
@Jaelus I understand your thinking, but why use MS grades to describe an AU coin? Why not restructure the grades that actually define what the...
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I looked at all the photos the one I posted in full size tells the whole story. why don't you send it to wexler. He will look at it for 5 bucks.
[IMG] Doubled dies add to the size of the details they don't detract from them. MD.
So yeah, I will be adding another coin to this series. Except it will be a type 1 original design. Here is an 84P to give your opinion. [ATTACH]...
Keeping a system that draws hard lines always gives the market a chance to correct itself, I think it is over due. Look back to the days that a...
So are you saying that coins can't be picked from lower end slabs. I have picked many a coin in these slabs, do you think the guy/gal pulled them...
I wouldn't call that quality, a light wisp of contact is all that separates MS from AU. The slightest amount of contact can easily disappear to...
I had to look that up. Full Step Nickel Club. There is a dealer that sells at local shows. He used this method. I always thought the 5.5 was a...
There are many reasons ANACS gave the 5.5 designation. One reason was if the ding or slight break did not bridge another step. These dings that...
I would not argue the fact that the coin has an increased VALUE. As far as the word quality. Quality is subjective to the ever changing market.
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