The pealing of the bell began the process of peeling away the upper layer of the bell.
This is just an ugly old coin that doesn't fit. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] There should be a raised area (from die sinking) where this has a protected...
It was even properly attributed by the seller. I was actually glad a couple of guys sniped it or it would have gone for $32. I love bargains, but...
All my recent purchases seem to be coming from the Northeast and Washington in particular. I just won the final piece of the 1798 Reverse of 96...
The edge is certainly the nicest side of this coin: [ATTACH]
I undertand the difference, but not everybody does.
I love the clash marks on both sides. I've seen "cabinet friction" of this type ignored and called MS before and XF by old timers. It's in the...
I just reread the post and forgot to mention that Reverse of 96 is simply any Reverse of 94 or 95 loop punch on coins dated 1796 or later.
OK. I'm now in debt to Paypal till 2030. JK. But I'm rolling the dice on the S-18? I never got an answer on the edge shot. I did see a Fr. 2 that...
I think it definitely indicates it can't be ruled out as S-18, but the break from known die progression makes it hard to rule it in. That's why...
There are a couple of interesting coins this morning that intrigue me. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] I believe this is an S-18, but with no edge shot, I...
After seeing a Reverse of 97 called a Reverse of 96 for the umpteenth time, I decided to make a composite showing the difference. [ATTACH]...
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I know it's on the scarce side and has good surfaces. I'm just not sure how much to discount it for the hole. I'm apparently more forgiving than...
Back from Delta now. At least the cable came back when the electricity did. If you like, try the attribution on this one. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] The...
I have to stop feeding the beast. [ATTACH]
I purchased this and have been having fun learning about the many Attribution lists currently in use. FS, MD, FS Revised and VP. The closest I can...
I was responding to the O-118 for the same reasons you mentioned. Earlier use of the Obverse and a different reverse.
This is a great site. The engraver's scratch is missing, but that could be post mint. I passed this up thinking 50 was barely left of this...
This could easily be the earlier die state of the obverse before stars lapp into the dentils, but the reverse is still wrong
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