[ATTACH] The A is close to the right stem, but not touching it. This helps eliminate many 96s and some others. It also shows the right stem...
Here's a little old school attribution investigation process. I picked this up because of my recent interest in counterstrikes. It is an incused...
This is a bargain. I found a lost collection I purchased about 15 years ago and this is in it. I see there were several special sets, but this one...
It may also be another Large cent, thought head is a little high. But there were numerous examples of off strike coins with these early issues.
It just arrived and I've photographed it for my collection. [ATTACH]
As process Identification, it appears that these can be grouped as follows: Scratch - A sharp object is used to scratch a letter or image into...
I decided a good New Years Resolution is to capture Images of all my coins including those who haven't been enjoyed lately. I've made it through...
I am an Addict, spending money I don't have for little pieces of copper. I borrow money to feed my habit. This is actually an upgrade. [ATTACH]...
You certainly have gotten me to the right grouping and seeing the M which doesn't cross in the same style leads me to conclude it is probably...
Thanks for your input. I'm not even sure which way it's oriented. Is it Leaning 8 M or W Leaning 8? And the crossing style you mention suggests...
I purchase it because it is a late Die State S-255. The stamps show up on five of my coins, but only the J. Stapleton on the 1793 S-5 has been...
I just picked this up off eBay and it has a countermark/counterstamp that looks more like a ranch brand than advertising. Could it be a jewelers...
I think my reverse would tie CC27 or even be ahead, but the obverse has to make it CC28. There's just too much gone at LIBERTY. But it's top 30....
Here you go Bruce. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Marshall
Thank you for the information. I've obtained several Large Cents with Countermarks/Counterstamps this year. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]...
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Personally, I'd slide it into the #3 slot. Even with the great obverse detail of #3, the discoloration bothers me too much and the reverse shows...
I always love seeing your Large Cents. I checked through Noyes and didn't see your coin, though there is one listed without a photo in the 5-7...
I have to say the top two came in the last month. But the top has to be this: [ATTACH] But this was purchased just earlier this month and is a...
PCGS is trusted by many, particularly those who do not have or make the time to become knowledgeable themselves. I suppose if you're a...
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