I Europe we use self-adhesive 2x2's. Helps to avoid this problem. Never had an issue with them. Leuchtturm makes them, I believe.
Thank you again, Hoky. I only have the photos to go by at the moment, and I am not seeing the doubling. I will take better ones as soon as I can.
Thank you, Hoky! Here is another photo of the date - hopefully a little better... I do not see the repunching on the 4, at least not clearly. By...
Nice '64-L Hoky77! This is mine. If I may ask, is this one of the recognised varieties? (cost about $25-$30 a long time ago). Thanks! [ATTACH]...
Thank you for clarifying, baseball21. An interesting point of view this person has I must say...
I usually do not follow these discussions, but this comment attracted my attention: Is the argument here that this person is unhappy that a group...
The 3 cent piece was about $25. May have been cleaned, though as it is a bit light in color. The 1886 Nickel I think I paid about 20$, (give or...
I was very fortunate to obtain this Rhea Silvia as for a (very) low price - it came from a gentleman who dispersed his collection of over 45...
The base of the 2 is much the same as other 1825's. The actual diagnostics for JR-1 are a repunched A in STATES and star 8 that almost touches the...
The latest addition to my Capped Bust Dime collection: 1825, variety JR-1, one of the scarce varieties for the year at R-4. 75 to 175 are known...
Really like the Buffalo nickels. Great design, along with the FE cent. This is one of my examples. Sorry about the poor picture. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
By the way, this is my consolation Nero Legionary denarius while I wait for an example to replace the broken one: main consolation - it was very...
I am surprised any of you really thought I meant this seriously:). This is a no-no whether in the US or EU. However, I would like to see the...
I thought I would show you this rare denarius of the Civil War 68-69 (Minted in Gaul, Jupiter Capitolinus) which I returned to the seller not long...
Thank you:)! it is a dream coin for me too. It has everything I look for - historical and numismatic significance. I paid $800 for it back 30...
This thread on CU discusses the topic, including a compilation of the varieties contained in the collector's accumulation of 1794 halves....
Examine you coins carefully when you buy them - carefully inspect them for fine cracks that extend well into the coin, and if you see them,...
I have had this denarius for about 20 years. A few months ago I noticed for the first time the very fine crack seen on top of the head. Curious...
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1849 Large Cent - variety N16. A very scarce variety at R-5. Attribution points are: Chips under chin, tiny spurs under "N" in ONE, and crumbling...
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