Fun finds!!
Indeed, Randy. Those are some fine specimens!! Enjoy those folks!!
I found my Ducat in a nickel roll. It's the only gold I have.
It is a possibility. I considered that when looking at the E in STATES. The E is fully formed into the void. But the L in PLURIBUS is not fully...
Thanks for this, Joe. It's worth knowing especially when a hobbyist is on the fence about a conservation. The gamble to improve appearances...
This type of effect occurs when there is play in the equipment and tools used to coin the cent. The 'wobble' that occurs at the end of the die...
MS66. I think that the toning on the obverse is nice and even. A little distracting on the reverse, but better there I suppose. If it didn't...
Looks like a struck through candidate. Fun find!
I agree with our fellow enthusiasts. Struck through grease. I have a die cap that is similar, but the face of the coin is wavy and the...
Yes, this is an obvious one.
I'm not in the hobby for the money either. And my moving away from the minor varieties is largely the result of time. And that a good many of...
The point is that when folks overmagnify something, they begin to 'see something'. It's often a delusion. This happens a lot when folks are...
Yours looks to be in nicer condition! Nice find!!
It only costs you one cent to hold. Maybe you find another that is significantly higher. Then keep that one.
Safe coattails!
Nice picks guys! Solid purchases.
Then none of us have an excuse Larry.
Yes, @potty dollar 1878, and I probably should have stated that it looks like a witness mark from a collar clash (die affected but I imagine it...
Caught in today’s change - [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Tilt sounds about right. And some damage to the collar too.
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