Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't 2017 the first and only year that the Philly mintmark will be on the Lincoln cent?
First, welcome to the neighborhood, Elmer! You do realize that this thread is more than 16 years old, don't you? It might be best if you start...
First, welcome to the neighborhood, Nathan! You should have read Paul's Post #11.
Maybe @Insider can answer this for you since he has worked (and still does!) for some of the grading services.
I agree with what Eddie says. I'd even consider submitting it for attribution since it is in such beautiful condition. I'd keep it, too!
She was a riveter in WWII!
Maybe yes, maybe no! You don't own the rights to the design. Why do you think that some change their design from time to time?
Yes, but what has the "1" got to do with it when there is the "7" between the "1" and "9". :banghead::banghead::banghead::banghead::banghead:
Please explain to this old dummy what the heck is the "horseshoe curl of Obverse 19".
I think it's a little more complicated than that.
If the bag had been opened and searched, you can examine the stitches with a magnifying glass or loupe to see if it had been re-sewn. All the...
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I understand perfectly. I just don't think metal detecting lingo should be the standard for Coin Talk.
I think that would fall under the realm of "privileged information". There are counterfeiters that make fake slabs!
It's small but it's interesting.
Take it from the voice of experience. I learned the hard way. I still have some medals graded by NGC that I wished I had provided (or requested)...
Thanks, Jason! My typing sucks, so it would have taken me a lot longer than you.;)
First, welcome to the neighborhood! There is no way that it could've been struck twice. We would expect to see part of the legend, motto, date...
I don't think we should reprimand anyone for using the term "Rosie" for a clad Roosevelt dime. After all, we still have many people who...
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