Oh! Okay! Thanks @Kentucky ! Chris
Ditto! Chris
This coin is so beat-up and mangled and you expect that the "5" wasn't damaged in the same way? Come on! Chris
I believe the problem was due to an improper rinse that had nothing to do with the manganese content in the coins. Chris
I found it in a $100 Mixed P&D bag. The Mint released these bags in 2004 and sold them for $135. So, I paid 68c for the coin. NGC slabbed it as...
Light hitting the surface has nothing to do with it, and some planchets just happen to be rolled slightly thinner (or slightly thicker) than...
Thanks! Chris
I don't know, either. A couple of people have already asked him to clarify his comment, but he has not responded. Chris
It is my understanding that TPG's like NGC and PCGS will not attribute varieties unless they have already been authenticated by a known service....
I wish that Variety Vista had provided a comparison of the different mintmark styles that were used for Denver. Chris
PhotoScape is a free download you can use to edit your images. In this case, @Amos 811 has used it to rotate your images....
What, exactly, is the normal standard for mechanical doubling? Please enlighten us. Chris
I thought the grainy appearance of a Woodie is much finer. This looks too coarse. Chris
Without photos, you're not likely to get much help other than speculation. It sounds to me like it is post-mint damage (PMD). Chris
I don't see anything out of the ordinary. Chris
First, welcome to the neighborhood! There is no question in my mind that it is damage. You can see the coin metal that has been pushed out of the...
It looks like a Philly to me! Chris
I still don't see anything out of the ordinary. What variety were you expecting to have attributed? Let's say that PCGS did attribute the variety...
It's my understanding that Mike Mezack will be serving beer & wings to everyone in line, and he will even hold your ticket while you are eating....
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