Hi, As always, knowledge is the key to succesful roll searching. I have had several occasions to pick up coins from a bank that were alredy...
Hi, I'm not the one who found the first 1992 Close AM variety, but I sure would like to find the next one. It should also be noted that there...
Hi, It has all the earmarks of having been plated outside the Mint. I looked more closely at alarger picture of the coin and it is definitely...
Hi All, I know this wont be a popular thought but :-) I checked the shape of a 3 on the 1943 dated Winged-Liberty "dimes" The shape of what...
Hi, It might be an RPM. The only thing to be mentioned is that I dont think I've ever seen a 1979 D that didnt look like this one. So it is not...
Hi, It is machine doubling, (mechanical doubling) . It is not a coin struck by doubled dies. Thanks, Bill
Hi, I'm looking at a pic in the Cherrypickers' Guide. Neither has the seam. Maybe that appears on some dies. I'm not sure though, it might bear...
Hi, To answer part of the question. There are doubled dies galore ! Some of the dates included on Memorial cents (that I can think of off the...
Hi, Thats the Large Date variety. Another help in identifying which is which is the word LIBERTY. On the large date variety, the LIBERTY is...
Good Luck, let me know if anything turns up!!
Hi, One way to know if the coin is indeed one struck on an incomplete planchet is to look for what is known as the "Blakesley" effect. Go To:...
Hi, About $2.00 give or take :-) Have Fun, Bill
Hi, Some banks don't want their tellers getting involved with a transaction that will take time when it may be a busy part of the day. Some may...
Hi, Need you ask? I actually figure out ways to get more change when I spend so that I have more to look through :-) Have Fun, Bill
Hi, Actually, the 1998, 1999 and 2000 Wide AM varieties are mentioned and priced in the Small cent section of the 2006 "Red Book". For...
Hi, I would want to know a few things. One is what is the number of Proof 70 pieces certified by NGC versus other slabbers like PCGS. A 70 is...
Hi All, As you know, I've been at this a long time. I have found that If I make a phone call to a bank before I show up, they are happy to help....
Hi, It's better to buy Mint sewn bags , if you can. One example I can give is finding a bunch of 1983 DDO cents that were a brand new variety....
Hi, Glad to help. They are fairly collectible and do show up during searches of coin rolls. Have Fun, Bill
Hi All, I am posting a pic of the word TRUST from a 1974 D DDO Kennedy Half. There is similar doubling to be found on 1964, 1964 D, 1965, 1966,...
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