IMHO, this is not die doubling. It is strike, machine or deterioration doubling...Spark
I agree with Slipperysocks...tell us where you see doubling. Also, as a minimum, you should post the entire obverse and reverse along with a...
That's a really well done design...nice! ...Spark
The '14-D is borderline because of its rarity/scarcity...imo, yes to that one...but others you would have to determine on a case-by-case basis....
The dime has a crooked mint mark, too. Counterstamp experts need to weigh in on this, and might recognize the pattern used, alas, I have no...
(this thread is 8 years old)...but I agree she is wrong... @MD Sharif bhuaiyan ...the thread was answered in post #7 ( 8 years ago)...Spark
Anyone know what the black stuff on the coin is? Could it be 120 year old grime and would a water, alcohol, acetone sequence help the coin?...Spark
I concur. @Joey Coins ...better to use a solid color for backgrounds for photos, white will bounce light back into the lens, neutral gray will...
Just did some research...NGC lists the OP coin at G4/97.50. It has been suggested earlier in this thread that it may be an AG03= maybe $75 worn...
It may be the cheapest, but also the worst CC Morgan condition I've ever seen. There may be worse out there somewhere, but I don't want to see...
Exactly what I wanted to see...I have 12 steels but none MS to compare the edge...now I know! @Kentucky ...desertgem has provided the edge shot,...
Do you need a haircut and have you ever been in the Air Force...?...Spark
Very nice, Kentucky...nice to see a true original steel, great condition and the toning sells it. When you get the chance, would you post a shot...
Thread is almost 5 months old...top/redder coin is small date...brown is large. For me the date is skinny looking on the small and a blockier 4...
...And we roll back around to when one becomes a numismatist and not just a accumulator or collector. I learned very quickly in the early 60's...
The important thing is...you answered the call to arms. @capthank @medoraman ...and all vets and those currently serving: THANK YOU FOR YOUR...
...dreaming I was eating a giant marshmallow and when I awoke my pillow was gone...Spark
@Lauramcjk ...the NGC listing is currently $190.00 for a G4, but yours is damaged and not a full G4 grade. Keep it for a collection, but don't be...
Fred, yes to cleaned. By the look of the pink color, it was cleaned with Tarn-X or ketchup... How do I know? Let's just say I made mistakes...
Extreme MAD is collectible, but I think they call those "off center", unless I am mistaken and are produced differently. My understanding for...
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