I just informed another seller that his 1799 Large Cent is a 1798 S-187. The obverse is worn beyond identification, but the reverse is well known...
I've done this frequently with attribution errors and usually sellers are grateful. But occasionally they become hostile. I normally take the time...
FYI, It's a S-258 in case you were wondering. Marshall
I find that the light source makes a huge difference. The bright detail using the LED with a digital microscope is great for detail, but also...
Concrete plus weight. I think you could get that from stepping on it while on a sidewalk. Copper is so soft and scratched so easy. But I like the...
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There is certainly glue which is the focus. But look at this part: [ATTACH] This looks like a CUD to me. Also, possible doubling at NITE, but...
It's been a tough year and a half.
ps Besides the lockdowns, heart stent, two hurricanes, Actually getting COVID and pneumonia and then a DEEP FREEZE that Iced me in for four days....
The case for 1797 Reverse S: [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Here are my S-142s in lower grades: [ATTACH][ATTACH][ATTACH] I sometimes see NC-7 on the third...
As unlikely as it seems, it appears that Reverse S of 1797 is the best match for the Reverse. The left stem is short and high. The numerator is...
The one thing I can tell for certain is that is is NOT a Liberty Cap because they all used either Reverse of 94 or Reverse of 95. Any hint of a...
After looking at reversed from 1800-1808 in the half cent series of Draped Bust Half Cents, I believe the punch they used was too small in...
Maybe. Maybe not. But you have dealt with them far more than I have, so I will yield to your expertise and experience. If I had a question about...
I'm not familiar with all the half cent reverses, but his has a reverse of 97 ribbon loop punch introduced on Draped Bust Large Cents in 1796. It...
It looks like a mini souvenir coin. Have you seen it in person or next to something of known size?
It has to start with a good strike with a fairly new unworn die to leave the mint with Full Steps.Everything after it leaves the mint can only...
TPGs just have to give out enough to keep people submitting without overwhelming the market and taking the financial incentive away to submit....
And yet he is complaining that none of the nine coins submitted passed the test...this time. He may eventually get the designation he seeks, but...
But the "Standards" used by each TPG fluctuate from submission to submission. Which pretty much means they have no standard, just a lottery.
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