Might have been used to shim a chair or table. Damaged though.
Thanks for the extra photo. The base of the P looks interesting, but I don't think it's an RPM. Did you think it aligned with something you saw...
I think it's the Open 3. Looking at the 1, it appears more tilted than the Closed 3 and the bottom bar thicker. But the photo is a little blurry...
Photos (closeups) are too pixelated for me and the full shots a smidgeon out of focus. Quite possible though. Try taking photos of the mint mark...
004 would be an incredible find. I think that someone found one in another forum a few years back. Lighting can strike!! Be ready!!
This is a great point, Tommy. Dealers can't tie up capital waiting for a niche buyer. Minor varieties don't have the proper ROI.
Although a book probably could be written on the highs and lows of Variety Collecting, I’ll leave that for another author. I will offer this...
Thanks for the note on the planchet void. I know that the Obverse generally sets the grade, but that Reverse looks strong. I'm with Publius on...
I believe you. I did take a browse of Wexler's listings and see that there are a number of die stages on record (for the 003 especially). More...
I think that LIBERTY looks like the 003, but the TRUST looks like the 006. I would think that the die gouge on the rim by the D in GOD (006)...
Here is the VV listing for the profile doubling: http://varietyvista.com/04a%20JN%20DD%20Vol%201/1938PDDO008.htm
Photos are a little out of focus but have a look at DDO 004 here: https://www2.briansvarietycoins.com/listings/view/336 Try to match the markers....
Try 006. Hers a link: http://coppercoins.com/lincoln/diestate.php?date=1972&die_id=1972p1do006&die_state=eds Nice find!
Few get rich, James, but as long as we are having fun, we'll keep search our change.
You're headed for the funny farm...we'll see you when you get here!! Keep in mind that your learning curve is different than another's. Just...
That's correct. Collecting varieties in different die states is 'a thing'. I have the 2004P DDO in stages B, C, and D. Not A, oddly enough....
It might be a minor DDR that isn't listed yet. Or die wash. Hang onto it and wait a while to see if it is ever listed. Only costs you a dime.
I think you've got it right; deterioration. The flow lines are heavy and the devices are misshapen and thicker/thinner. It gets pretty difficult...
Your estimate seems pretty good Gary (30 hours). I would do a box in about 2 weeks putting in a couple hours a day. I don't mind the process...
Hooray!! 1943D...my nemesis coin for a long time as well. I think that I've only ever found 2 or 3 during all my CRH events. It's a tough find...
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