To come back and say "Hey guys I figured it out on my own" would have been one thing but to insult everyone for not helping you quick enough is...
CONGRATULATIONS!!! With this one thread you have managed to insult virtually everyone that might be willing to help you in the future. you are...
correct, this is definately NOT a doubled die. I was just setting the record straight for two newbie members rather than having misinformation out...
Actually doubleD die has nothing to do with the strike of the coin. During the creating of the die, before they went to the single press type of...
I didn't read it, I have observed it on several occasions and have asked the people involved what they were doing. In the case of the scout...
Its not a body thats the issue. there are many people that will bury something near their loved ones just to say "I was thinking of you". I know a...
Before you buy that look at this thread. The price on that unit is too high since you can order the same one from the link in this thread for...
my 1982 DDR discovery coin
the coin was found in 2007 from a box of rolls bought at the local bank. Since then only 2 others have been reported. Richard
Here is the one I bought but it was a show special at $100...
This is the certificate for 2nd place [ATTACH] This is the obverse of the medal. it is the same as the obverse of the medal that the ANA was...
Treashunt The unit cost $100 Richard
Here's a quick image of an entire cent. I need to work on lighting and make a secure stand so that I can focus better but this gives an idea of...
Brokage or capped die strike would both be proper terms for this coin. A brokage is a coin that appears to have the same image on both sides due...
I received a certificate and a silver medal which I will post later
I think everyone missed the part where I mentioned "three ARMED treasury agents" :}:}:}
Max magnification is 200x and this is pretty close to that. Richard
I bought myself a new toy at the ANA show, a USB microscope, that I have been trying to get used to. Here's my latest attempts 1956d-1mm-001...
I like the new one on both. I just wish I could afford to buy either of the old ones from you, they are all beautiful coins. Richard
The gold case belongs to the ANA. The reason I was given second instead of first is that the judges felt that the case was crowded and that I...
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