Had I not seen the reverse, I would say it's a strike through. But, taking everything into consideration, I'm wondering if it's not a retained...
Not since they discontinued their auction site. :)
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@hotwheelsearl @Stork: I'd like to see some more pics and details of the setup you guys use to take those pics (lights, stands, software, etc).
I live 15 minutes from an Ikea, and their return policy is pretty liberal as well. :)
I guess it's time for me to break down and buy a couple Jansjo lights from Ikea. :P
Why wouldn't it be allowed to post a direct link to a coin-related site?
Looks like the ancients version of a Jack Beymer price list (warning, 288KB, 66 page PDF).
I look at the edge when possible, and, when necessary, use the reeds as landmarks to check the alignment of things on the face of the coin. I've...
What $30 scope are these from?
I thought there was one glass Lincoln known, but it was broken. This would be the first known intact one.
Yeah, I agree. I would not submit this coin for attribution. What I would do is beg, borrow, or buy a stereo microscope and take a better look...
It's gonna be tough to pass the Post Mint Damage Error forum. :P
I don't own any plate coins, but I feel the same way about my couple of PCGS Coinfacts coins.
I never get tired of seeing this coin. :) You can post that in any of my threads, even if it's unrelated. :P Wow, what an amazingly rare coin...
Apparently, someone does. :)
Theoretically, yes. It depends on the price and whether the design has any appeal. I haven't come across any yet, unfortunately.
Look at sixbid.com and numisbids.com. Both are auction aggregators, and frequently have good stuff.
The toning isn't hiding anything. This coin is polished, or, at least, very harshly cleaned. You can get a legit UNC for around that.
Undoubtedly post mint damage. BTW, whenever you're posting a possible error coin, it is very helpful to see both the obverse and the reverse of...
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