I remember when you needed both the red book and the blue book to see the difference between buying and selling prices. It was an eye opener.
If a die state/stage develops after it's use as a proof while being used as a business strike, then it would be possible to make a distinction...
While there is some variation due to strike, the shape does limit it to the device punch of the Reverse of 94 (Sheldon reverses S, U and V) or (95...
This is a nicer example of what I think it is.[ATTACH]
[ATTACH] These are the points I am seeing. [ATTACH] This is the reverse from my collection that I think is a match.
I believe the key to attributing this is the reverse with the position of the lowest inner leaf stem even to slightly above the top of the right...
I just purchased this. It's a reach due to wear, but I believe it's attributable. I believe it is my third of this particular variety. [ATTACH]...
ps It has to be a new post since editing won't allow you to upload a photo.
I could easily see EAC net 6. But commercial slabbers have much more modest criteria. I suspect either a genuine label or a details grade with...
Breen's Encyclopedia. Penny Whimsy and photographs pf the Holmes collection supplemented by photos from Heritage archives, ANS and elsewhere as I...
This is a step by step guide of MY attribution process. It may not work for everyone. Whenever possible, I like to attribute the dies rather than...
I suppose that's possible since some blanks have been described as pieces of bituminous coal.
The reverse is a rock solid Sheldon DD with the fallen (drooping) berry at C(ENT). The obverse should have the characteristic breaks in the...
This Dime is outstanding. The lack of bag marks makes me think Proof, but the inner circle makes me think not.
I thought all the 1800 overdates were considered 1800/1798 and not just the Style/Type 1 hair overdate. The style/type 2 hair was the eliminator...
This is my own Photo and a comp from the Holmes sale of 2009: [ATTACH]
I picked this up this morning. Someone else also figured out it was a S-150 R5 variety. But the attribution points are stronger than on many high...
60 years in much easier to remember than 60 second at this point.
I just purchased this for $34.05. I believe it is the 15th known, and worst example of the NC-2. But I need somebody else to also come up with...
Just post it when you have a chance. I'm looking forward to seeing it.
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