Actually, looking closer, the other right side one has a completed path to the rim. Very light, but it is there. [ATTACH]
I was trying to show what I thought could be an early stage. I never tried to claim it as a pre-cud. Everything has to start someplace, even a...
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What did you mean with the :hilarious: hilarious comment?
I'm thinking the same thing.
Very nice. Are those fingerprints on the coin or the holder?
Wow, fine specimen.
I realize that it is only a "Die Crack". But, I thought it might be interesting to see an earlier stage.
You are correct. I coined the term "early pre cud" because if you look at the pre cuds for 1958 D you will see every attribute except the closing...
Going through a roll of 1958 D tonight I found 3 that are in the very early stages of becoming a pre cud which, of course, could then become a...
I would add that the mint is like any other manufacturer. They produce in advance of sales. They have been known to mint in September for release...
Not even the US Mint can identify a "first strike". The designation is a gimmick used by snake oil salesmen pretending to be coin dealers. Don't...
There was one in this roll that looks like it has a vertical die crack on the skull. I've never seen that before. I will look closer and post it...
@furham you were faster on the draw.
Seller says it is a copy.
There were at least 11 in this one roll. I posted one time with one die crack to the head, but, now I see that there are 2 identical cracks on the...
I am still reviewing all the stuff I have. I will look closer. Thanks for the feedback. I'm about to post some 1960 P LMC's with 2 identical die...
Yes, there are numerous polish lines that are the same on each coin. I've had this roll since 1959, along with many others. I have found...
Yes, sounds like fun. Keep us posted.
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