There is too much light on the critical area that requires examination. Cell phones may have many advantages, but taking good photos of coins is...
At least now you know what to look for. Chris
Your image is overexposed which makes it difficult to examine the areas of damage. Chris
The image is too blurry for me to tell. If it is just a scratch or gouge on the coin, there would be some evidence of coin metal pushed up along...
The first coin in an interior die break progression should show a slight depression because the die break forms below the surface. Go back and...
NP quarters? NP quarters? I had to read down to @gronnh20 post to find out what the heck they are! Chris
C'mon guys! Can't we dispense with the acronyms. Before you know it, there will be a black & yellow book called "Acronyms for Dummies". Chris
There is no way in Hades that the '84 would grade high. At best, it would be MS65 on a good day. Chris
@MCPark82 They would have to grade at least MS68 to make it worthwhile. Do you really think they would? Chris
What? There aren't enough already on Etsy and BoobTube? Chris:hilarious:
@Skyman The Denver is pretty! Chris
Can I help it if you posted this ridiculous coin without performing the slightest bit of research? edited - you know better ! Chris
It would be a waste of money to submit it for grading and attribution. Chris
Dan Carr is a member of CT who designs and makes his own coins. Though he is often the subject of some controversy, I don't think there is any...
NO! PLEASE DON'T SEARCH THE PENNIES! We already get plenty of people showing us their pennies because they think they've found the pot of gold at...
The OP should take a break looking at her pocket change and spend more time reading some of the 14 gazillion threads that have discussed this same...
Sometimes, people give their "oddities" names just because they think it will help to sell them for more money. They probably flunked out of...
But Larry, these people don't want to learn about numismatics. They just want to find the pot at the end of the rainbow. Don't discourage them....
[ATTACH] You have to learn how to grade, but you're not going to find coins worthy of submitting for grading in circulation. Chris
I've said this over and over again to many different people. "If you don't have a thorough understanding of the coin & die making process, how do...
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