The first few years, the "S" was above the ribbon and it varied in shape. It did not look like this from 1856-1860.
Let me explain the difference. See that 1863 IHC I posted on this page? The variety is nothing special. There are no misplaced dates, repunched...
I know the attribution, as I was watching that one! I will not be giving it away, however - let’s give the others a chance. Congrats on winning...
Not every VAM collector goes after micro VAMs, and I certainly don’t. I find late date large cents easier to attribute, and that’s saying a lot....
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] This coin will probably get its own thread. Most of the 1080000 mintage was destroyed during WWII. Not bad for a 25¢ junk bin...
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] You’ve probably seen this one before. 11 die cracks! 1863 Shattered Reverse Poliquin-27c $8
[IMG] Looks pretty similar to me.
Well, looks like it's not ancient or medieval at all. It's a Tu Duc Thong Bao cast in Vietnam in brass in the 19th century.
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] This is a coin I bought at one point for 20 cents out of the world coin junk bin. The inscription intrigues me - I can’t seem...
I agree that modern collecting is too centric on the number on a label. I am jealous of those who collected before grading services - they know...
Looks like it was an AU, possibly even UNC coin when it was dropped. Amazing find!
The toning has natural progression, it has no trace of wear (VF, really?), the luster is strong, and the strike is good. I brought this coin up...
It’s an R-3 so I don’t think it commands a premium. It’s a Large O.
There was an old cleaning at some point, but the halo effect on this coin is not very strong, so I think the coin is market acceptable. I see a...
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] This comes close enough to yours. It’s an 1868 Snow-13 Hub Through in solid AG (the reverse scratches are exaggerated by the...
https://legendauctions.hibid.com/lot/43537837/50c-1958-pcgs-ms67--fbl-cac/?q=&ref=watch-list [ATTACH] Now let’s look a little closer......
Very nice coin, almost makes F-12 IMO. There are no major surface issues and the eye appeal is great for a circulated coin, especially for an EAC.
Let me try this: The lettered edge is S-75 R-3. The plain edge is S-76b R-1. Awesome coins, and thank you for sharing. Was I right?
Bustchaser stated that many variety collectors do not collect by die state, which is correct. The ones that do don't go absolutely wild over them...
I don’t think any full red coins EXIST for some of those earlier types, particularly the Liberty Caps and Flowing Hairs...
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