Seems silver Rosies are all over the place these days. I got two of them in change on two separate occasions this past week. Before these, I don't...
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My WAG is that maybe the planchet was sitting partially on top of the collar on the first strike and a thin part of the planchet was sheared off....
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Probably, just make sure you stay on your side of the border.:D I still haven't found a '98 much less a '99.:(
For my money, this is the best internet resource for Lincoln varieties. http://www.coppercoins.com/advsearch.php For any particular date or mint...
If the ones you don't want are gemmy examples I'll bet you could get better than face value for them. Hint hint.;)
I really like that design. It reminds you of the buff nickel and the gold indian heads.
I'm straining my eyes to see something and I don't even see any machine doubling. Maybe if you pointed out a specific area to look at it might...
Those are the normal reverses for those years. I figured you had them reversed in your first post.
Nope, not possible, those are four different dies. I don't think your coin is either of the four.
I like them. Cherrypicking?
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Let me add my welcome also. Your enthusiasm is good to see. It's never too late to start into the hobby, many of us didn't get into it unill well...
No problem. Keep lookin, and askin, you're bound to find something good. :thumb:
You do have to submit it under the variety tier or they will just grade it as a regular coin. Also the mint has a 15 degree tolerance on die...
:thumb: It's amazing what you find floating around out there in change. Doesn't anybody look at their coins?:(
It's also like the joke about how many people of a certain ethnic persuation does it take to change a lightbulb.
Good item! Did you find it in change? Roll searching?
banana, banana, banana..............orange you glad I didn't say banana again:D Not my guess. doublebar doublebar cherry bell
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