This is not an error and doesn't add any premium... except apparently in your case. This is super common during that time period and I find...
it's 95% copper, PCGS graded and in MS62 to top it off. Here's mine. I got it for about $13 on ebay.
maybe you can still remove the finger prints on those proofs :S they are removable for a limited time only so... good luck! :)
I will say that it is plated because the lettering and numbers are too correct to have been the result of a counterfiet die, everything looks too...
Nice! Will you resubmit for attribution? Or perhaps just stick a colored sticker on the slab with your own notation :whistle: Very nice proof...
180 degree reverse die rotation. why isn't it labeled as such?
Cool! Sounds like something I'd try once, anyway! :)
Awesome that you got his info to use in the future. Well played! Your method is a much slower (and safer :) ) one than mine. I will probably...
Well I would certainly hope a dealer wouldn't "send me away" over a difference of opinion. Ruben asked for opinions, and I gave mine. I wouldn't...
Not quite sure what you mean. :scratch: Yes, it is too bad to essentially have to 'restart' the NT process. As far as this particular coin goes...
These fine folks explain things much better. http://www.cointalk.com/t13902/
ok. sorry my answer in the other thread wasn't worded the best :) there is no premium for coins with 'strike doubling' and though they can look...
Please post only one thread per topic. Like it says in the rules. Ten threads won't get you 10x the answers....
the doubling looks strike-ish to me... as in, strike doubling. :) Good job with the pics though! They clearly show that the doubled part is...
how does something like this even happen? http://stacksbowers.com/auctions/AuctionLot.aspx?LotID=367791 were these made intentionally by an...
looks polished to me....
Lol, the date is on the obverse.... :goofer: The date is visible, just on the less mutilated (and less interesting) side. Here's both...
Overpriced for the unattractive toning. I'll really fan the flames here and say that if I were to negotiate a more reasonable price I would have a...
flat-cinch staplers still do not flatten the staples completely. Even they leave enough to scratch a coin. Try searching "flat-cinch stapler"...
use pliers to flatten the staples or they will damage other coins in a stack.
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