It is a Freemasons' symbol and I do sometimes see them on eBay going for a few dollars. I find it fun to find counterstamped coins, especially in...
Are you referring to the D mintmark? If so, then yes it is a problem with the plating.
Those are neat coins. I had not heard of the story of Heracles and the Nemean lion until now! Very neat to see the stories of mythology take place...
That is an interesting mark. I would probably see if I could compare it to the reeds of reeded U.S. coinage and see if any match up. It is hard to...
Nice wood-grained improper alloy mixture!
I agree with no Full Bell Lines. Sometimes I find these hard to determine, but that thread linked looks good and comprehensive. I will have to...
It might be a strike through, but it looks more like post-mint damage to me. Can you see displaced metal?
Clicked on the link to see this, since I was just curious. Turns out after 76 bids it sold for $3,300 with free shipping. I wonder if a coin like...
I have definitely done this a few times, especially recently when I really just can't tell. I don't ever think it's a bad idea either. Sometimes I...
Absolutely! I hope you find that site just as interesting as I do. Also, your note about your detector's final "wekekekekewwkkwkwkwkkdjfblahhhhh"...
It's true. It really does look like a split serif. Maybe it's a different doubled die? In fact, there does seem to be some noticeable separation...
That's a really beautiful steel cent! That line inside the C of CENT looks like a clash mark from a die clash. It looks to be Lincoln's back. It...
Thank you and everyone else for letting me enter! And thanks @lordmarcovan for hosting! It was fun!
Awesome find! I feel like I have noticed something like that before too!
I've seen those medals but never knew what they were! Thanks for teaching me a little something!
I am confused by this thread, I won't lie. Are you aware of why these coins were graded lower than they seem or is this just a general discussion...
That is tricky. The right leg is split, but is that splitting from doubling or from a little nick (damage).
Interested to hear more from this thread. I would send it in for grading. I agree that anyone looking to buy a matte proof Lincoln would rather...
I had trouble early on too, but eventually figured it out. If you figure it out, feel free to post them here!
That was kind of you.
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