I checked Cherrypicker’s and the 3 1/2 leg varieties are 1927 D and 1936 D.
If I recall correctly, there is an in between stage where the abrasion reduced the outline but did not remove it. I think that it is referred to...
Neat specimen. The obverse die looks like it was paired with a newer reverse die. Strike looks good, especially the reverse details. Obverse...
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This surprises me. As you see in my pickled nickel collection above, I’ve found many semikey Buffalo from my CRH events. I’ve duplicates of many...
It happens. Non business strike coins usually find there way into circulation by chance. For instance, a collector dies and the family is unaware....
It happens. My only Mercury dime found during a CRH event was in a customer wrapped roll. PS - I don't search dimes.
I agree with Ed’s input. I’ll add that the coin appears to be environmentally impacted as well. Stick with it and take in the input from the...
Location, location, location!! You’re in a sweet spot for sure!!
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] Note: the 50/50 mix will take minutes to reveal a date or mint mark. Depends on the level of wear. Using this method you will...
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I would rather pickle a nickel than use acid/nic-a-date. The burnt spot and lack of uniformity detract from appearance in my opinion. 50/50 white...
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Indeed. Here’s my thinking on a revived thread: If it’s to answer the original poster, they should probably pass If it’s to expand on information...
How did the search go?
I kind of assumed it was created by turning the knob on a coin operated 'candy' machine. You'll note that this damage appears only on older coins...
I agree. This was a fun thread!!
This was the one that got away from me. Not exactly a proof, but… [ATTACH]
I was pondering this: I estimate that 95+% of my doubled dies are from CRH events and pocket change. I have a few hundred ranging from fairly...
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