200 or so years ago there were privy marks on countermarked dollars. Countermarked dollars were used in trade to overcome the lack of silver...
I have read through and been following this post. My personal opinion is this. When the working hub jumps or twists during striking of the die it...
I guess, if your (my) luck is in, they will be luster breaks and not many bag marks.
Very nice acquisition, an eclectic mix and some good examples. I am with @Hiddendragon and like the Algerian. I came across one about two years...
I might be wrong but it appears to be a 5 Satang from 1950. Aluminum/bronze composition
Thanks for the offer. I e-mailed him about 30 mins ago to say I was interested. He is actually coming to our office on Saturday morning with the...
Yes, the two I inherited are going nowhere while I am still here. Thanks for your opinion
I have been offered an 1883-CC Vam5 Morgan dollar. It is in the original GSA holder and packaging with COA. The price would be 250 Euros ($270),...
That appears to be split plate (no added value) doubling on the mintmark. It is because of the poor production of plating a solid zinc core with a...
A helpful hint for future searching. Up to 1990 the mintmark was hand punched into the created die. Therefore, if you see similar "doubling" on...
A definite improvement
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