I took a look at what I had in my phone. This was a pickled nickel event. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
I would rather pickle a nickel than use acid/nic-a-date. The burnt spot and lack of uniformity detract from appearance in my opinion. 50/50 white...
Here are some ideas for picture taking. Note that lighting and background are important for setting off the coin details. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]...
Indeed. Here’s my thinking on a revived thread: If it’s to answer the original poster, they should probably pass If it’s to expand on information...
How did the search go?
I kind of assumed it was created by turning the knob on a coin operated 'candy' machine. You'll note that this damage appears only on older coins...
I agree. This was a fun thread!!
This was the one that got away from me. Not exactly a proof, but… [ATTACH]
I was pondering this: I estimate that 95+% of my doubled dies are from CRH events and pocket change. I have a few hundred ranging from fairly...
Here’s my oldest - [ATTACH]
No need for the markers. That’s an obvious DDR! Nice one Larry!!
Backing is important as you probably know. Lighter for darker specimens, darker for lighter specimens. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
The photos look pretty good. But I see what you are saying. Are you reflecting light onto the specimen using a 45°?
To expand on Kentucky’s explanation, MD happens during the strike due to some sloppiness in the tooling/equipment. Deterioration happens as the...
Probably. One potential improvement to CT would be to create 'key' forums (titles) which better direct members to post too. One glaring item to...
Welcome to CT! To learn about doubled dies, visit Wexler’s site at doubleddie.com. Read both sections on true doubling and worthless doubling....
Most forums ask members to avoid text abbreviations/shorthand made popular when flip phones were a thing. Better to write things out.
Important and noble work, Willy.
Washing machine victim.
That’s MD unfortunately.
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