German Empire 5 pfennigs. The detail on these small coins is astonishing. [IMG] [IMG] [IMG] [IMG] [IMG] [IMG] [IMG] [IMG] [IMG] [IMG] [IMG] [IMG]
Yeah Gonzo, that is probably it. Good call. I was always looking in the focal points.
You're welcome enochian. Here are the mintage figures for the short set (41-47) 1941 P 24,207,412 1941 D 11,248,400 1941 S 8,098,000 1942...
Well, I am on the other side of the state. But, the best place, in my opinion, is The Coin Cove in Eastpointe. It's 258 miles from Ludington. :)...
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8,904,000
Wooley...Why do you deny us the reverse's?
It certainly looks familiar :) I couldn't find the scratch even when I had it in hand. Here is older shot of it I found. Maybe across the ear?...
Beauty!
I can't help you with the type, but $3 is a fair deal. You can usually pickup the entire proof set for $5-$8, but if you are just buying the half,...
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I will pay a premium for toned beauties. However, this one just doesn't have the color patterns I like. Is it a $200 coin? Maybe. :)
I got a few this week including a missing package of 1/2 Marks from Romania that was finally found! That's another story for another time.. Here...
Wow.
"In 1972, the the Type 2 high-relief design made it to the 1972-S uncirculated in addition to the 1972-S proofs."
Beautiful. Not sure it can get much better than that! No doubt it takes some time to master it. I can't even count how many times I have...
Some of my favorites. Some for design, some for color, and some for both. [IMG] [IMG] [IMG] [IMG]
The basics: (Your canon digitial will be fine) Two light sources (I use desk lamps) 10 an 2 o'clock positions, or 9 and 3 Macro setting on flash...
Yeah, sorry Paul. They way I said that came off wrong. I didn't mean to imply anything negative about your photo skills...or lack thereof. :)
Also, here is the difference between the 3 images taken of the same coin, by the three owners: Lehighs: [IMG] TMoney: [IMG] Mine. (not very...
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