I'm new at learning to grade, but I would think that technically die flaws should stop a coin from rising above a certain level. I have seen...
Thanks Doug. I didn't think about it maybe being a chip. So technically though, if it were a contact mark, one that large should stop it from...
Sunflower- In 1989 the mint started using a new reverse. Some 1988's were struck with this reverse but they are rare. The initials is where to...
In 2009 an MS-64 1958 DDO sold for $150,000.00. Are you sure you'd rather have the '55? I'll trade ya!:goofer:
Thanks RLM. I thought a contact mark that large should prevent a 67, but I wanted to make sure.
Ditto. Got any pictures?
Dayriser- Many of the members here are already members of Heritage, so I didn't think they would mind logging in and taking a look. I would...
I was hoping others wouldn't mind taking a look at this one from a previous auction and telling me if they misgraded it, or if a mark like the one...
As someone who examines usually hundreds of Lincolns a day, I can tell you that die polish lines do not only show up in the fields. That's where...
Tex- I think you should get of the hobby altogether and send me your collection. :D Welcome back.
Still very difficult to tell from these images, but here is what appears to be a contact mark behind the head that exibits the same effect....
This will ruin the coin.
I've heard people mention that with copper and I know anything acidic will turn them pink, but I've never had this happen with Acetone. Maybe I...
From my experience, I don't think Acetone is going to clean that up, but it certainly will not hurt it as long as you use the 100% stuff, so I'd...
Mike, Can you crop in on that image of the coin in the holder? Just tight enough that we can see the entire obverse of the coin but not anything...
I agree with Abe. We really need to see a close up of the entire obverse to determine. I also agree, and I say this knowing I could be wrong,...
If it only occurs on one side of the coin it is not an off-center strike, but rather a misaligned die.
Carlos- Thanks for taking time to post the outstanding photos. I don't see any doubling of the ear.
WTH? Symbols?
Aregelds are pretty cool too. :D
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