That is normal preservation for an automobile paint job, where as it is not for coins. Otherwise an acrylic plastic coating would do even better...
The facts of optics work whether the lens is 1/4 inch or 6 inches. If it is a single lens, it is just a large magnifying glass with the distortion...
Yes, it is MD. Besides the flat shelf like "doubling" on the mintmark, also notice it onthe top of the 9 and very close to the same direction....
I do not think it is a dropped number, as there is no "6" anyplace else on the coin/die to drop, and it doesn't appear as the size and the shape...
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Yes, the "6" is an area of discoloration or beginning of corrosion. When we are looking so hard, it is common to see things like that. Good eyes...
Sammy, Welcome to the forum. Your photo doesn't show. The link leads to AOL sign-in. Click on the "picture frame" icon on the top of the reply box...
You should really still check the 60-Ds carefully as the change from small date to a new design large date came during the year when damage...
Here: http://www.lincolncentresource.com/smalldates/1970Ssmalldate.html
Most people don't have the equipment to readily determine if it is a tungsten fake or not, not even a SP.GR. device, so the key will be how good...
I don't know if it was proven true by anyone, but PCGS does offer special labeling on bulk submissions by an approved PCGS dealer, and the OP is a...
The other incongruity is that if it was put up as collateral on a loan, the current owner would be an idiot if he didn't research the coin before...
Now Snickers I would really miss.
The twinkie tests I did over the last decade ( didn't mean to, just forgot them in the back of the can storage) is that they will spoil in about...
If you think back to the more drastic situations of the depression era, tokens weren't as common as printed script, and that is probably what...
The 1931-D is more valuable inthe higher MS conditions because of the "S" being saved. Many overlook nice '31-D coins.
Unfortunately, most proofs found in pocket change would be graded as impaired. Even if in a pocket with no other coins, there are usually "wear"...
I guess they will have to decide whether to offer more for the submission, reduce the fee, raise the fee, or convince the public that the can slab...
Well my warning wasn't well received. Thread closed.
Ok, the thread is tottering on the line of political comment beyond the numismatic value. So steer away from this direction. Jim
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