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It's ok to think what you want. In hand you wouldn't think that. Quite a few 82's cracked in this same area.
Nice FBL @Skyman
Not a plating defects Leuds, you are entitled to your opinion though.
Well, I am not getting a great photo. But both are definitely die cracks, I can see though with the couple of well-placed plating blisters on the...
It's definetly a crack, actually runs up to the 2. with a little IDB, then from the 2 up and over the center of the 8. I will get a better photo.
I had forgot about this one, nice revival @Log Potato MS63DMPL [IMG] [IMG]
A few little die cracks on this one. One going from the 2 to the rim. And one running between the I and N to and along the lower cornice. Also, a...
I think that is exactly why fingerprinted coins recieve an MS grade. Technically they are a sign of circulation. The print has altered the...
Ya know every coin will eventually tone due to the environment. I completely agree that fingerprints on most coins are a straight up negative....
I like it!
This one showed up in my pocket the other day. It has an interesting enough look and tone to be a keeper. Maybe even a paper envelope. Do you find...
Two different dies should mean that there should be two different MM placements. As the MM were hand punched into the working dies before being...
I look at it this way, prices are going to go up across the board. With everyday necessities costing more, it is going to be crunch time for a lot...
Nice early die stage FS-501 Die stage A with a bit of circulation....
The doubling surrounds the devices, this doesn't happen with MD. MD is a shift to one side of the divices, flat and shelf like. DDD deforms the...
Let's keep this thread on topic, with Zlincoln RPM's. They are the most difficult to find. Between the copper plating, split plating and plating...
It seems you got the answer. MM were still hand punched into the die in 89.
I am trying to imagine your garage/ home office. Bunson burners, beakers, test tubes.
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